I’ll choose this side.

It’s quiet.

No one around. ...

The key to my heart.

Old.

Guarded. ...

When you look at me,

Quietly,

With trusting eyes, ...

There are many of you.

I know.

But you’re different. ...

Running…

Through an early morning mist.

Arms waving wildly. ...

Thunder on the horizon.

Darkness above.

A peaceful calm in between, ...

Summer’s long gone.

Dried slopes,

Now green. ...

You’re colorful,

Delicate,

Beautiful. ...

Some days,

I feel closed.

Door shut tight ...

Alone – “sour, bitter, acidic.”

Together – “delicious.”

Ironic, ...

Words I don’t understand.

Messages that feel heavy.

Weighing me down. ...

“Where were you?”

When I gazed out.

Felt the sun. ...

Why so hazy?

I try to see,

Blink, ...

I can’t see you.

Too many tears.

Wish you’d waited....

Scribbled on.

Stared at.

A reflection, ...

"I’m coming..."

Around the bend.

Past the trees. ...

These days,

I smile at strangers,

When out for a walk. ...

“To be with you…”

I see the softness,

Gentle sparkle, ...