Stunned Sun

The stunned sun

perches up in the sky

and barks a ray of light

onto the little mice of people

before winter’s rage.

My Fault

I’m sorry because
my father’s temper has gone.
I’m sorry because
my mother’s dream has gone.
I’m sorry because
my brother’s mind is gone.
I’m sorry because
my sister’s courage is gone.
I’m sorry because
I made them disappear…

Drive Me Home

I’d like a ride home,

if you don’t mind,

in your car;

I’m still learning to drive.

Could we turn the radio on?

Let me choose the station.

Yes, I like this one;

it reminds me of you.

You don’t have to drive fast;

there’s no rush

for me

to get home.

There’s no need to take

any shortcuts;

I actually prefer

the long way around.

 

Would you mind if I

slipped my hand into yours?

Would you mind if I

leaned my head on your shoulder?

Can you see the pale moon

through the windshield?

Yes, it’s so beautiful;

I can see your face there.

Let’s talk about ourselves,

the hates we have towards life

and the likes,

but there is only one love.

I enjoying sitting by your side

as you push the accelerator

because you’re nervous

yet hungry for more.

Just as you stop

when we reach my house,

you wave a sad goodbye

but I’ll leave you with a kiss

because I want you to know

that I’m thankful

for everything you’ve given to me-

for all your love-

and that next time

when you drive me home

we won’t stop

until we’re lost in the night.

Barren Land of Death

sometimes i feel
like there's nothing left
just a dark barren land
at my feet

i walk on by
scraps of clothing
stained with fresh blood
blowing in the icy wind

pieces of wood
and stone
torn parts
of what was home

the sun refuses to
rise here
so hard
so cold

blinding dust
blowing like mist
sticking and burying
what remains

it's as if
a storm
swept the land
to promise death

no living creature
stirs but i
no sound
but that of my aching heart

no food
but the corpses
of the dead
of family

no water
but the sorrowful
tears i cry
in wake and sleep

my body withers
as each red light shines
in the sky
but no sun

the terrifying
icy chill
in the wind
unforgiving

many have died
the brave and frightened
the strong and weak
all now lay beneath the sand

there is no cry
like that from i
as i wail
when all light fades

no one to hear
no one to sing
with me
this melodious song

i am alone
i shall always be
until my body and soul perish
in this empty place

Her First One

June 11, 2012

a first tooth lost

      it has ended; another has begun

             two dollars, not one, from the little fairy

                      god bless!