Why

Since I was young
You were never there
Growing up
I thought you didn't care
You always came
To tuck me in at night
But where were you
When I couldn't fight?
I waited
Thinking you would come back for me
But then you went far away
Now I can barely see
I never thought I'd say this
After all the tears I'd shed
But ever since you went away
A piece of my soul has died
You made me think
You didn't care
I've been forced
To construct an intangible fortress
And pretend to be safe within
But why in my time of need
You were never there
I can't forget what you have done
But I also can't forget you

sometimes

In the twilight of a powerful red and orange
The rods flicker in the strong breeze

Buttons topped up and up

Standing on a row of planks above water

Patiently waiting for their dinner

What stars that shine with a wavering light

Crosses formed between each shimmer

Arm in arm they lay

In moments of mere bliss

A bliss that rings with rarity

Peers under the night sky

On their pier

The great escape

I'm gonna buy this gun and start a war
If you can tell me something worth fighting for

Transitions in life

When life appears to mirror aimless floating of the sea

The shores of comfort never move

Fate will never deny our desire or ambition

It's orchestration of natural tides will push

With a coercive force not to spite the core of our being

Or discomfort the exterior of our make up

Nor does it push with any intent to limit our liberty

But to merely steer us away from that hopeless state of mind

Which so easily finds it's way to dwell

Within our vulnerable souls.