A quiet house
A vacant space
A restless  mind
A silent yearning
Begging to be filled

Can I say I’m sorry
For the pain that I caused
I never realized who I hurt
It wasn’t my goal
To threaten your peace
I never realized what you lost
I sit where you were
Alone as you must have felt
I just realized what I did

At first there was only silence
My life had just begun
Then you stepped in 
on a roaring wind
You said you were the one

It seemed a bit like magic
From air a symphony sprung
You took my hand
to be my man
And so began our song

You found the rhythm of my soul
The melodies racing through my mind
You took them all, made them your own
You are the music of my life

Originally written November 14, 2008

A slow intake
Refreshing the spirit 
You flow through
My very soul
Deeply absorbed
My body renewed
Exhaling softly
Again. 

The whispered words
Barely restrained
Hands drew me close
The frenzied kiss
Hungrily shared
Breath on our skin
The raging heat
Completely scorched
Bodies in an embrace
The quiet goodnight
Softly welcomed
Lips as if in a dream

I really don’t think
I can do this again
Will I be your lover?
Or perhaps just a friend?
Should I stay right here
Or try to walk away?
Maybe block you out
Or hear what you say
I want you to be there
But it’s getting too hard
Maybe I will have to
Be friends from afar

The strong one
Who doesn’t need help
Who gets the job done
Who supports you
Who lends a hand
Is struggling, is scared
And needs someone strong

A simple thought
Triggers the flood
Opens the gates
Of my eyes
The salty stream
Clouds my sight
Mars the face
Of my heart
This quiet eruption
Brings no release
Drains the life
Of my soul

I’m being torn apart
By  internal collisions 
Conflicts of constructs
Messing with my head
Things I should do
Against what I need
Words left unsaid
Screaming out inside
Wanting to reach out
Or protecting myself
Knowing what I feel
While questioning all
Holding it together
While falling apart
My insides are messy
My head hates my heart

A soloist begins a journey
The simple sweet melody
Standing alone

Another  voice rises beneath
Creating a harmony
Voices in tune

Improvising together, the duet
Performs in celebration
Music is love