Sunday 17 February 2013

Waves Wash Over Me

Waves Wash Over Me

A million ocean's depths turquoise blue,

their piercing brilliantness catches me,

drenching me in love, passionate, and true,

resistance futile, trapped never to be free.


Romance blossomed as rich red roses grew,

each scarlet coloured petal, more unique,

each precious bud gave my heart something new,

until a new love you began to seek.


Now I'm alone, exposed as a coastline,

thoughts cascade like waves on wet sand,

making fossils out this heart of mine,

my teardrops beat to the own marching band.



How much erosion must take place – before

I find love to hold, cherish, and adore.

Saturday 16 February 2013

In the witness of God

In the witness of God
     
A million ocean’s turquoise depths danced,

brilliant piercing coolness catches me,

drenching me in love, passionate and wild,

resistance futile, trapped, never to be free.

Romance blossomed as rich red roses grew,

each scarlet coloured petal, more unique,

each precious bud gave my heart something new,

and then a new dawn you began to seek.

Now I’m alone, love’s lacklustre storm dart

striking thunderbolts and lightening through

the jagged pieces of my broken heart,

ripped further by my memories of you.

Marriage is a sacred religious vow.

How could we even consider it now?