poetry

POETRY by TANYA

An Understanding
Of all the precious things you have given me,
your understanding is the one most cherished.
Watching over me day by day from afar.
understanding my faults, my weaknesses, my fears.

An understanding that will determine my future,
of faith alone, that only you can provide.
The need to give me most of all,
my hopes, my dreams, my wishes.

Your understanding, that is not judge-mental,
Standing before you with only one heart to give.
for you take me as I am,
my needs, my wants, my love.

I welcome and embrace your understanding,
for without it, I am barren and alone.
Thank you for this precious gift,
of tenderness, strength, and courage.

Presence of Time
Clouds rolling in from the past,
wishing that time would always last.
Even the bad times with you were grand,
holding on tight, grasping them in my hand.
We were together, just you and I,
never would I trade it that's no lie.
Searching for a rainbow, the future can tell,
Throwing a coin in a wishing well.
Closing my eyes and reaching out,
knowing you will be there without a doubt.
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is in reach,
clinging to the past, only it can teach.

Life's Many Choices
Am I making a mistake now,
shunning the present and giving destiny a bow.
How can I know,
when I'm feeling so down and low.
What do I do,
is it him, or is it you.
Can I choose,
pick him, then you will I loose.
And if I don't,
always wondering, was he my real want.
Closing my eyes,
heaving and giving a big sigh.
Facing this for a long time,
feeling ashamed that love is such a crime.

Just Another Day
Same ole thing, same ole way,
only today, it's Valentine's Day.
Same ole situation, same time zone,
but today, can you hear it in my tone?
Same ole life, same hair to fix,
only now, I'm gonna get my kicks.
Same ole sun, same moon at night,
grasping hold and holding on tight.
Same ole face, same rate of pay,
only today, it's Valentine's Day.

Twilight Zone
Since when did things go so bad,
leaving me lost, lonely and sad.
craving the thing you love so much,
an addiction of affection and such.
From whence thou came, I ask,
hiding behind a fearless mask.
Your strength is in your name,
always believing in that constant flame.
Looking into the future, nothing I can tell,
Finally, I'll wake up by the ringing of the bell.

A Link in Time
Just another link in time,
being together like sugar and lime.
Bittersweet to the taste,
not a single moment to waste.
Just like mixing love and hate,
but isn't that just my fate.
Being together, hating when it's time to go,
where will it end, I'll never know.
Just another link in time,
you get the jukebox, I'll get the dime.

Waiting for You
Waiting for you to come to me,
ready, willing and able I will be.
Everything that you want,
these dark halls I do haunt.
Patience running thin,
the mile I will go, I will win.
Watching the clock, feeling time pass,
tic toc, tic toc, giving me it's sass.
Pacing the floor one step at a time,
hanging on til that fateful hour chimes.
Unable to keep still,
all my hopes to full fill.
Looking at the clock again,
only seconds passed has it been.
Raising my eyes skyward with a sigh,
with wings to you, I would fly.
Then I realize, time can only come,
when fate decides to bring it home.

My Shadow
My shadow is always a step behind,
I turn around to find.
An empty space where it used to be,
a blackened replica of me.
Out of the corner of my eye,
I catch a glimpse and sigh.
That upon this truth can reveal,
never will it be real.

Nightmare
Shadows on the wall, dancing,
glowing, pulsing with blood.
I run out into the hall,
Hiding in the circle of light,
til day chases the shadows away.
Knowing that in the dead of night,
the shadows will consume me.
Feeling the pure evil that it beheld,
wanting me to join it or set it free.
Needing me to glow, pulse with the blood,
fearing the night and what it holds.
Forevermore sleeping in the circle of light,
can I hold on or give up the fight.
Holding my breath til dawn over takes me,
sensing myself not in control anymore.

A Dream
Soft as the dew on the leaves,
feeling a summer wind that breathes.
Reaching out I touch your face,
delicately as a china vase.
What we have is magic,
declining it would be tragic.
I watch and see you smile,
knowing I'll go the last mile.
Peaceful and loving til the end,
My strength and soul you can depend.
Look into my eyes and take my hand,
this life together will be grand.

In the Night
Feeling so lost and blue,
tell me what I'm going to do.
First came the heartache,
this I could not fake.
Then came the anger and pain,
wondering what there was to gain.
Sensing the loneliness from the dark,
baring my teeth and leaving my mark.
Closing my eyes, dreading the night,
grabbing my pillow and holding on tight.
Touching my cheeks, feeling the sorrow,
hoping soon it will be the morrow.
That in the light of day,
the nightmares will pass on their way.
Thinking to myself, am I insane,
heart so heavy, tears like rain.
Sleep finally overtakes me,
only to be awakened back to reality.
What is my lonelimess, what is my fear,
hoping my destiny is near.
In the void of it all,
needing someone, but who do I call.
No one can understand what is in my mind,
trying to loosen up and unwind.
Only to be pulled back down,
sensing in my thoughts as I drown.
An unheard message I send,
will this night never end.

I'd Miss You
I'd miss you,
like a camel would miss his hump,
unhappy, sitting down in a slump.
like the dawn missing the dew,
sensing the loss without a clue.

I'd be anxious without you,
as a turtle without his shell,
uttering a sigh, not being able to tell.
as the sky without a cloud,
leaving it naked, barren and unproud.

I'd be lonely if not for you,
like an owl without the night,
hooting in the day just wouldn't be right.
like the winter without the snow,
never having it's magical glow.

I'd long for you,
as a bear wanting his honey,
never seeming happy and sunny.
as the beach yearns for the tide,
lost and alone it must abide.

I'd hate being without you,
like a fish dying in a shollow stream,
fighting for life it would seem.
like the earth without the moon,
left crying, hoping the end would come soon.

I'd miss you.

So In Love
When you wouldn't give me the time of day,
I felt my heart go astray.
So in love...So in love...

When you were early and I was late,
I felt the hurt of that sad fate.
So in love...So in love...

Love raging through the tears,
Hate blazing through the fears,
Of lovin' you...

When we were bad, we were good,
but no one else understood.
So in love...So in love...
with you.

A Chance
A want, that is so strong,
a need to feel and belong.
With a song in my heart,
and an ocean apart.
Time can only tell,
by the chimming of a bell.
When our bodies will unite,
and out vows we will recite.
My love for you runs deep,
my heart you doeth keep.
A longing that can't wait,
a kiss will seal our fate.
Moment to moment I think of you,
wishing the months will end their due.

Something about the Future
About the future, I can not tell,
I know it will turn out well.
I always look on the bright side,
Always told you the truth, never lied.
When we get to our meeting place,
I'll rush into your arms,
and kiss your sweet face.
I can't wait for that day to come,
I want you all, not just some.

A Little Help
Father Time,
Please help me til all hurt is gone.
Lead me to a sunny and wamth day.
Where I can laugh and sing again.

Mother Nature,
Help me live with all the colors in the sky
and all the beautiful wonders on the earth.
Teach me comfort and sorrow of yesterday.

Ancient History,
Help me to relive all the glory and honor you are,
Never let me see the confusion and sorrow of yesterday.

Mind's Eye,
Help me to see all dangers that would befall my soul,
Keep me happy and safe til all is won.

Something from my Heart
I knew I had magic this bright morn,
when my hair got in my eyes,
and my knees turned weak,
a burning flame not yet lit.
I felt a touch deep inside,
it reached down and touched my soul.
A fantasy of which I had been told,
came to life and filling a raw need.
As my mind flew and my heart raced,
I had found magic like I had never seen.

I knew I had seen magic this great morn,
your love was unselfish given freely to me.
Unborn emotions you did reveal,
closing my eyes on the dawn of the day,
You gave me freedom, meaning and a dream.
Climbing back down with a tingling inside,
my love had grown til it burst, spraying my face
I touched my cheeks and noticd the tears.
i knew then I had touched magic, just once,
in this life.

Nature Talk
When I awoke this morning, I looked out the window
and saw what a wonderful day it was going to be.
I went outside and called, "Good Morning Mr. Sun,"
he gave me a little twinkle back.
I noticed the pine standing close to me. I went over
and rubbed her bark.
"Good Morning Mrs. Pine," I proclaimed, giving her a low
bow and in return she gave me a light nod from her
tallest branch.
Sister Rose that I had planted just a few short moonths ago
was awake, so I whispered a, "Good Morning" to her as well.
Being grateful to be alive, she smiled at me with
folded petals.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a blanket of grass
wave my way.
"Oh! I'm sorry Brother Grass, I didn't mean to over-look
you. Well... here's the very best 'Good Morning' to you"
as I turned to go inside, I thanked God for all my friends.

Merciful Misery
My life is a tale of smiles and woe,
I've had my share of friends and foe.

Without love, it's a tragic end,
Only with hope could it ever mend.

Time is the reason for being so poor,
Happiness alone is the single best lure.

It won't be long til I find my rainbow,
Then, from there, sorrow will go.

Some comforting thoughts I will send,
A helping hand, I will lend.

Tomorrow is coming with a glare,
but still not ever getting there.

Hope, strength and courage are my weapons.

Reflections
Reflections in the mirror
of fragrance and wild life are free to roam
in the forest of flowing lines disappearing
once the image is gone.

Reflections in the window
hide the wonderful beauty of flightless wisdom
from surrounding virtues of the day and night
changing with seasonal speed.

Reflections on the water
transfigure all life into blissfulness, beyond
the sky of forgiveness through the fountain of
of wonder and nothingness.

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