The Outstretched Tree

Reaching hearts in ball and chain
Walking through life weighing down
Holding back the greatness of He
Pushing back the outstretched tree

Lonely, dying, crying for one
Balling up in padded corners
Knowing what a price to be
Pushing back the outstretched tree

Loving once and knowing best
Turning round to walk away
Tossing, turning seeking rest
Pushing back the outstretched tree

Reaching out to those in pain
Arms open wide to finger tip
Sin on shoulders forgiveness still
Pushing back the outstretched tree

Elegance and Suave

Bottled emotions kept deep inside
Unable to release the feelings there
Stuttered words and trembling hands
Trying for elegance and suave

Deep inside you fill the void
A space of emptiness dark and deep
Never knowing nothings there
Until one’s made so complete

Loosely used the word of love
Flows so cheaply and thrown about
But replace it I can’t, there is no other
Said with truth and tested with time

On a day like today, one to remember
Love flows freely thru things that fade
Wilt and wither love does neither
True love today continues growing tomorrow

Bottled emotions I’m letting out
Trying to express my feelings here
My voice stutters and hands tremble
Seeking elegance and suave

To my Valentine, Kimberly.
I love you.