In digging through the huge piles of letters, pictures, and notebooks that I hoarded during my childhood, I stumbled upon some poetry that I had written. These range from 1994-1999 when I was 10-15. I have no recollection of the inspiration for any of them.
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"Dinner"
a hot mist floats around the serving table
my heart lies open. dig in.
take a shot, rip it out if you're able.
i've nothing left to lose. let it begin.
fear bites at my ankles.
i've run as far as i can.
have i lost the thing that is me
do i try. am i a man.
'i love you' said enough.
live it up. take a ride.
you tell me it's tough
but there's nowhere to hide.
"A Grand Affair"
softly you speak
a gentle wind fills the space
too many have gone before
never to speak again.
once so tall, now something small
A Grand Affair, now not one will care.
you built it so strong, now it's all gone.
"Bring Me In"
she entered the room and i heard it sing.
a hole in this life now filled?
drink it up. down now.
spit it out. she's still there.
i pushed. i tried.
i fell. i lied.
searching for grace.
falling on my face.
hold me up, hold me close.
Bring Me In.
let it begin.
