When We Listen

I am Lovable I live within a darkened room deep below a well guarded castle.  Outside my door stands Vulnerable. Vulnerable carries a long sharp sword he has named it pain. Pain is the key~to everything. No one has yet been able to get close to me if they try Pain is who they meet. Beyond the room where Vulnerable resides   a spiral staircase is seen We call her Love. Miles and miles in length she is and at the top outside her door ~Lies, resides. Lies covers the floor ready to grab anyone untrue Anyone who has managed to get past the gate. The gate we call Trust. Trust isn't easy to get past. Trust is strong, runs deep, and holds true. Trust stands behind desire. Knowing Desire needs to be watched. Desire is our drawbridge she keeps all of us held tight within these walls determined to keep us safe. Trying to keep others out. Desire has weaknesses she knows about. Passion is the moat that circles t...

Park bench built for two How odd I sit and wait for you. I know you won't come You never do But, I'll sit and wait and hope today is the day, you do. Sounds silly when I say it out loud "Just once,  I'd like to not look for your face in a crowd." I can envision you anywhere I can envision you with anyone. It's seeing you with me ~ That's the key! I hear laughter and I have to look Sadly, it's no longer you. I smell your cologne and follow the scent It leads me someone, but not you. I read a sign that reminds me of you Crazy, everything brings me to you ~ but you. Did you have to go? I've wished you back a million times Then I read the note that I've held onto for so long ~ "Taken too soon but never forgotten" That's still as far as I've gotten.