~Change~

The same rushing water thunders through the trees

A brilliant orange fills the sky with the tiring sun

A scene so familiar, yet so much has changed

One year ago I sat with a paper and a pen

Writing words of emotions foreign and new

Proclaiming freedom so full of hope

But that was then and I have learned change

Feeling lost in a constantly spinning world

Drowning in an ever-rising ocean

Losing my way, I cannot breathe

How did one year get so far away?

I long for those feelings again

Reading with hope of restoration

But for now I am empty and alone

~Return~

A recurring dream seeping back into mind.

Echoes of what was and hopes of what will.

Somehow I thought you were gone.

A faded memory of heart's first wound,

But that is merely a wish.

Not faded, not gone, but buried.

Hiding away as oceans peel layers back.

Uncovering the depths of the soul.

Breathing air to a dying wish.

Small glimpse of light breaking through,

And I am back to the start.

This time with a broken heart.

~Overtake~

The poison conquers your brain.
We stand suffering silent pain.
A darkened lie so true.
All along somewhere we knew.
Behind the stone wall you hide.
Standing guard over ridiculous pride.
It's not you, we are aware.
Even so, It's just not fair.
Angry words meet angry tones,
Beating us down with heavy stones.
Hopeful we wait for an end.
Knowing all too well the beginning trend.
Pain and frustration breed heavy tears,
Weighing down in tired years.
Bad endings, good endings both in sight.
Your choice, is it worth the fight?

~Karen's Heart~

Your heart so big and full of love,
Has left us now for heaven above.
The stories and jokes we will miss,
But with happy thoughts we reminisce.
You left a legacy so proud and true.
What was right, you always knew.
Leading with love and caring with heart,
Your example got us off on the right start.
Always a happy face and a kind word,
And a vibrant laugh that will forever be heard.
The memories and good times will live on,
Even though it’s hard to admit that you’re gone.
It’s a comfort to know the angels directed your way,
And that we’ll be seeing you again someday.
Our hearts will always hold your memory tight,
And promise to help us here in this earthly fight.
I miss you, I love you, and thank you so much!
Your heart beats within the lives you touch.

I Didn't Know Him

I didn't know him that well,

But somehow I feel connected.

The words he wrote, the pain he felt,

Are familiar on my mind.

I didn't know him that well,

But thoughts of him still make me cry.

He seemed so normal, full of life.

An act, I can relate.

I didn't know him that well,

But he lives in me.

Our thoughts, fears and pains are as one.

We would understand each other, but he is gone.

I didn't know him that well,

But maybe I know more than I thought.

His words are my words.

We just wanted someone to care, someone to love.

I understand him so well.

His story is a tragic tale.

My story's content, so similar.

How will it end?

I fear the end.

I fear being like him.

I fear the pain.

I fear the hurt.

I fear the loneliness.

I fear being misunderstood.

I fear his words.

I fear my words.

I fear the end.

I fear being like him.