Hidden Dreams


I lie awake at night with shining stars,
Apart from the world that lives outside my room
The world where all life rests in subtle silence.
The stillness takes my thoughts and leads them slowly,
Revealing dreams and wonders only true to night.

And in this darkness dreams can come alive,
For then can I allow my heart to lead,
To take control of every thought and action;
Yet knowing once the tender night has left,
Again I'll face the mocking world alone.

With him by me, I see the night so clearly-
The lake that lies outside, it's shimmering,
The moon that rests above is dazzling;
In his embrace, I feel such wondrous joy-
Such joy that never lives when I'm awake.

The evening light unveils his strong appeal:
His glowing eyes reflect the light from mine
And shine as blue as never-ending skies;
His sparkling smile can even light the darkness,
The dusky night which lets these dreams come true.

But during endless days amidst the crowds,
He walks past me without a glance, a word;
Forgetting what we share on all those nights,
The tender holds, the many loving words,
Unknowing of the love I need in him.

The days pass by without his love, so I
Return each night to a darkened room alone,
And back to shining stars which light my dreams,
With only the glistening moon as hope
That dreams, with time, can live as untold love...

5-11-97





Stars


On a brisk, darkened night,
They shine with vigor;
On a warm, summer evening,
They burn-
Through the vastness,
We see their fire,
The golden shadows in the sky-
But they are far away,
Never touching...
A shooting star comes closest,
Dares to bring its fire near,
Strives to unite,
But never ventures far enough-
You are the earth,
And I am the stars above,
Watching you through the vastness,
Through the darkness and the light,
Longing to reach out,
To hold you in my grasp,
But never truly touching you-
For you are endless miles away;
My closest friend,
The one I love,
But never close enough-
A tear slips,
Rain falls;
I cry for you,
For me...
I've tried to love you,
Tried to be a part of you;
But I can't...
I am the stars.

6-25-98


{Back}