Shining Thru

The Butterfly floats to and fro

Fluttering from here to there

Happily enjoying the solitude of the moment

Entering the new life alone and flying on alone

Enjoy the sunshine but looking for more

Looking for something to share with another

The brightly colored insect flutters along the short journey given

The world an overwhelming undertaking as it is released from its restraints

But still it flies on, happy and carefree, enjoying all along the way

Always believing that whatever is missing will be found in this vast world

Leaving others behind and envious of its faith in true happiness that will be found

Found in another when the moment is right and they are both free of restraints

Moving forwards together from the cocoon and into the world to find the rest of life together

Can’t take it personally, can’t let hope take over because of loneliness

Can’t keep crying through the days and nights, waiting and waiting

Hoping for a chance, but knowing you come second…

It’s the situation you agreed to and live in every day

Today is no different except you let your feelings take over for reason

The logic has left you which makes for a tear stained pillow

A soggy blanket that you held close because it’s all you had

Knowing your love is there but not feeling the gentle touch, not hearing the loving voice

It’s hard to get through a day of Love without experiencing it thoroughly.

Lost and confused in the whirling winds of the crowd

Lost in thoughts and conversation with all of those around

Swirling through the madness of the confusion of others

Surrounded by the every day happenings that come your way

Never knowing what will be done or said

Moving along trying to make sense of it all

Blind to what emotions may be in play, you’re left to guess

False Assumptions that lead to false conclusions

Stumbling through the day, transferring from one thing to the next

Trying to understand what will come next when there is no way of telling

No way of seeing the pattern through the mist, never knowing what’s approaching

Just keep looking and moving through the confusion of people and life

Hear the rumble in the distance….flashing across the horizon

As the wind begins to blow…a moist freshness in the air

You can smell the fresh scent of the rain drops that will soon be falling

Free falling down gently upon all of the awaiting visitors of earth

As the peacefulness sound of the calming nature all around you

The light rustling of the grass up against the quieting of the birds

As you feel the strength building as the storm sweeps across the land coming head on

You stare it down challenging it’s greatness and feeling the excitement

The strength and power overwhelm you as you become a pawn in the middle of the down pour

The black and gray above you swirls as the drops get heavy and splash down on you

The wind sweeps up to carry the drops from their original destination without question

Surround by a peaceful strength that leaves you amazed.

Missing you in the darkness is the loneliness I’ve ever felt

Laying awake cold and undisturbed, huddled alone the bed feels like an ocean swallowing me up

Waiting for you to return and stay, waiting for the whispered “I love you, Good Night”

The passionate love never fading, always strong and burning bright

My heart feels your closeness and my body moistens with the thoughts

Feeling you enter and draw near, softly and passionately

Feeling you enter in the small hole left for you to fill

My heart is bleeding with a vast mixture of emotions

Loving you is my joy as the sweat mixes with the affection

Creating pure ecstasy as our bodies and hearts become one

So glad you’re here now to stay and sleep in the serenity of our gratification

Holding you close knowing that the love was not only for that instant but that it continues on

Knowing that missing you did not weaken the bond, but may have strengthened our joy in this moment

Knowing that I love you, I sigh and go to sleep in your arms

Looking into her vacant eyes

Seeing the disappoint of her life

The pain and suffering trials

As the sun goes down the lights go out

Too hurt, dirty, and poor to get attention and help

Ignored as she sufferes in silence

You can see but don’t know how to approach

She pretends to read the book trying to gain an escape

Dreading the bus trip home but not as much as the arrival

The cold, dark, damp, and empty welcome that comes each day

Stomach rumbling as she closes the door

Going to bed under the thin ragged covers

Afraid to complain, and not knowing anything different

Living sad and lonely, dreams of breaking free

Reaching out with an encouraging smile, and gentle touch

You see her there but no plan of action

No right to intervene

No right to care, but can’t resist

The urge to hold and comfort someone so young yet so full of affliction

Not able to compare your own life of comfort to the one you see in front of you

So lost and lonely, with no link to everyone around her

Feeling the weight of her differences with no way to hid them

She remains in the back corner alone

Swimming through an ocean of blurred images

Lost in a peaceful world of new exploration

Bright colors and softened images float by

Only seeing the surface reflection of the outside chaos

Staying in the surrounding warmth

Something so vast can feel so comforting as it encloses you

Welcoming you into the new world

Not being rushed or judged, simply accepted

The amazing feeling of unhindered relaxation

Continued exploration with no hurry to resurface

You stay in a world that welcomes you as you are

Swirling of the soul suddenly stops

Mirrored images of fairies and princesses fade away with the laughter and smiles

Disappearing and growing into reality

Escape of books and imagination becoming a distant memory

As you watch the little girl rise into womanhood through the trials of life

Facts of existence becoming authentic as the woman develops within

Seeing the new reflection of the eyes staring back at you, you realize

New feelings and emotions suppressing the old

Now and forever having to show the validity of the adult

No longer free to spin, dance, and play

No longer free to relax into a tea party or sing without shame

Having to let go of the carefree existence you once knew as reality

Can’t continue to converse with the good friends that dolls and teddy bears become

Sitting alone on the shelf as you wallpaper and paint over the kittens and bows

Not only the walls of the room changing but the inside of the girl

Looking into a world no longer full of innocence, no longer a peaceful sight

Only able to appreciate the occasional break in the clouds

To see the sun and remember the days that the princess was alive and well

When magical fairies were able to roam around the yard as you put on a show of delight for all of those around

Delight in the smile and laughing eyes of the innocent and true joy

The small moments of passion and love that take you back to a feeling of bliss unhindered by life’s existence

Good for the soul

As it rings out clear and true

From the heart

Shining through the eyes

As the smile turns into a joyful sound

Feeling sad, it lifts the spirits

Of you and those around you

Hearing the simply sound has a magic to it

One that can’t be replaced in the heart

And can heal many ailments

Something you need in life

Even the sternest of souls have to crack

Everyone has their point

You laugh so you don’t cry

You laugh to be heard

You laugh to be happy

Stirring the heart, the fluttering returns

Pressing on the chest so that it is hard to breathe

Your dreams and reality collide together in overwhelming passion

Coming together for a few moments of peace found in the intimacy

The love and desire filling any gaps in the heart

Soft and warm, held in the adoring arms of the one you are connected to

Feeling free and fluttering off in thought and dreams

Happiness and Joy filling your eyes as you can’t prevent the smile shinning through