Her eyelids
Gently open
Her dark eyes
Focus
On me
Taken aback
In a split second
I know
She can handle
The full me
I gaze back
Not looking away
Taking in
The deep reservoir
Represented
As I see my
Reflection
In her
We connect
On a level
A dangerous
Exhilarating level
Wanting to know
This creature
To explore
And frolic
Childlike
As we laugh
Tickle
And play
Rick Ellsmore
1.21.19
No control Is being smashed Deep inside Crushing decades Of corrosiveness What can I control? Is haunting question From within I can control no one I can control no one’s thoughts I can control no one’s actions I can’t control People’s dislike of me Nor their hate for me If they love me If they…
Their brown eyes Met That split second Is all it took Realizing he would Love and protect This little one For her eternity He instantly knew He would… Walk over flaming coals Swim an icy ocean Step in front of a speeding bullet Climb the tallest mountain And walk way From his job Heaven would…
Puzzle pieces Fitting together In unimaginable ways Have you seen it? Felt it? Witnessed firsthand Something that Can’t be denied? Trees Our ancient guardians Rugged and pure Erect magical beings Habitating our space Our home Our earth Giants among humanity Growing from Tiny seeds Into gigantic warriors Enchanted beans Universally spread Offering freshness And shade…
Strolling in Mudrocks name Rolling around Promising myself I would give This a chance Understanding Blind dates are hard As if I was cold-calling On someone’s door The unknown Of what’s on the Other side Causing edgy emotions They were sitting Three people In a booth Anticipating my entrance Needing a fourth To complete the…
Don’t you Be afraid I’m with you I’ve been with you From the moment You sucked in Your first tiny breath I was in that breath Flooding your system With Me I was that air You breathed I was in the Loving arms Who wrapped around you Those were my Strong arms I’ve surrounded you…
Part I: I am learning My instincts Are valid Almost always Right My “gut” Speaking Internally Audibly I’m listening In a way Like never Before An earthly Almost animalistic Movement Meaning Flowing through me A voice Quieted Far too long Bringing joy Living in this Moment Learning I am courageous Tenacious Enough to Follow my…
