Meet Me in the Middle
The night went on
I could not sleep
Thinking of being with you
I looked across the room
And saw you sleeping
Wishing I was holding you
Things have changed
Yet they remain the same
I love you with all my heart
I must hide these feelings
For they’re not what you want
Friends, but so much more
Interfering with school and friends
Your worry about our relationship
I wish you could understand
I don’t want to interfere
For I love you too much
And I can’t stop my lover for you
A happier median
Is what I’m hoping for
Meet me in the middle.
8/88
Forced Poetry
Days have I waited
Nights have I longed
To hold someone close to me
Searching in the light
Lost in the dark
Wandering around aimlessly
Living my life like forced poetry
Reaching for words, scratching for rhyme
One day my search will end
Life is flowing with the words of love,
Words inspired by you
If you were to leave
My life would dead end
No feelings would flow
Through my forced poetry
7/88
Always Your Friend
Remember the past
Dream of tomorrow
Live for today
For I will always be your friend
In the past my actions
Have not always been the best
Hanging on too much to
Things since lost
My future dreams may not
Be yours
Hoping for a chance
That may not come again
But for today I will
Hold to the promise I made
Friends we shall be
Friends and no more
Don’t let my dreams
Interfere with our friendship
As a man of honor I know
I must keep my promise
Our friendship is deeper
Than the deepest sea
Stronger than the strongest metal
Our friendship will ever be
Losing you as a friend
Is the worst thing for me
I never want to lose you
And you’ll never lose me
We will always be friends
This much is true
True friends til the end
For now and forever
12/85
What are you Dreaming Of?
Sleeping so soundly
Looking so beautiful
Wishing I could hold you
And be in your dreams
Tired and worn
Moving, work and me
Wearing you down
Losing your steam
Dreaming of a life
Where things are better
Than they have been so far
Watching you sleep
Wondering what you’re dreaming of
Wishing it was me.
Watching and Waiting
You continue to grow
Getting stronger and sure
Wanting to get it right
So you can endure
Cold as ice at times
Yet your heart warms through
Life’s struggles are
Still hard on you
Through work and through play
You are in control
Changing your life
Hardening your soul
You say you’re a survivor now
Needing to keep yourself secure
From the pain in the world
Your sanity to insure
Taking charge of your life
Decisions are now your own
Doing what YOU want
Together or alone
Before you make yourself
Too callous and cold
Remember the wonders
HE has made to behold
Friends and family stand firm
To help ease your aching
With loving eyes we are
Watching and waiting
8/13/08