Daydreams afloat

April 10, 2015April 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

A gentle summer zephyr carries my wishes away Swirling and dancing on tiny eddies of air Rising towards the warming sun Tickling my fingertips, ruffling my hair Daydreams lift me higher Buoying my spirit Afloat above the maddening fray

Indulge me

April 7, 2015April 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Indulge me Tell me that you love me Even if it’s a lie Hold me Tell me you’ll never leave Even while you’re walking out the door Kiss me Whisper sweet words in my ear Even if it’s her name you breathe Dance with me Close in your warm embrace Even if I’m not the … Continue reading Indulge me

It’s all a blur

clear pool of rainwater in upturned leaf

April 4, 2015April 4, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

My days seem so out of focus As I stumble along, lost and confused Landmarks and mile markers Point in the wrong direction Fog rolls in, blurring my vision Pitfalls and hidden obstacles Make my path treacherous Then I see it… A point of light A single spot of clear focus A moment of clarity. Enough … Continue reading It’s all a blur

The quickening pollen

March 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

As spring pollen clogs rivers and streams, Floating on hot, thick air, So too your vicious secrets Choke the life from me, Clinging to the heart on my sleeve, Gritty and bitter, souring our love. As much as I try to brush it away, It finds every open wound in my devotion, Seeping into cracks … Continue reading The quickening pollen

Death loses His way

March 17, 2015February 24, 2017 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

Death got lost on His way to a collection Being male, He refused to ask for direction Relying only on His GPS An error message stalled progress Allowing His prey time for resurrection * In remembrance of Sir Terry Pratchett, author and creator of Discworld; died March 12, 2015.