Sugar

I want only to discover you
To divine your secret self
And spend the hours, weeks, and years
In the corners of your soul
I require nothing of you
But the will to allow me that

I Didn't Know

I didn't know your face
when you were small
when you were bold enough to see beauty
Though I can imagine it

I didn't know your heart
when it was whole
when it was hot and full of grace
Though I can hear it beating

I didn't know your back
when it was unbowed
when the weight of keeping faith didn't compress it
Though I see its strength

I didn't know your eyes
when they were free of tears
when there was hope
Until now...

ITAP of Laura

ITAP of Ian before Prom

29 Things

I hate lists. I have, therefore, compiled one.

Here are 29 things. Do with them what you will.

Cheer other people’s victories.
Spend time with the right people.
Notice the beauty in moments.
Focus on the possibility of positive outcomes.
Enjoy the things you already have.
Be more open about how you feel.
Give your ideas and dreams a chance.
Take full responsibility for your own life.
Enter new relationships for the right reasons.
Create your own happiness.
Value the lessons your mistakes teach you.
Actively nurture your most important relationship.
Be more polite to yourself.
Listen to your inner voice.
Be honest with yourself about everything.
Forgive yourself and others.
Face your problems head on.
Be aware of your stress level.
Look for the silver lining in all situations.
Make your own happiness a priority.
Concentrate on the things you can control.
Notice and live in the moment.
Give new people a chance.
Work toward your goals.
Believe that you’re ready for the next step.
Be yourself, genuinely and proudly.
Allow things to be less than perfect.
Help those around you.
Notice how wealthy you are.

Angela

you have not yet
been set to music

you're not an oil painting
or old master’s sketch

still...

you remind me
of some sweet spring

you are my home
the only Eden I can name

your shine
could take me anywhere

I call it loving you

Still

Succor staid
Silence

Sudden song
Stained

Succulent sinew
Savaged

Sentient sorrow
Sings

Still