When We Listen

There's a door over there no one uses any more. Some have forgotten it even exists. The locks were changed.  Dust moved in. Not even a strong wind could get you in. The keeper cries occasionally. For once she shared the beauty that was within. Till she learned it must be hidden. Now, she waits! No tears to shed, no laughter to hear. Everything good is gathered ~ in there. No one knows what she waits for. Maybe, not even she. Maybe a day when she might find, courage to open the door, and leave the key behind? Maybe someone good will see. All that she was meant to be. But, till then she guards the door. Never asking for anything more. Who is strong enough to see, The girl who hides behind a golden key?

Whisper to me a sweet melody Wrap me within your strong loving arms Stay close, so not even the sun can sneak between us. Let us sway together within and against the wind Gently trace the lines on my face Kiss my lips briefly Say you will never leave me. As I open my eyes I look to the sky A tear runs down my cheek I rock on the porch, in our swing built for two, and wonder why you left? Our lazy cat gently brushes her tail against my face The blanket wrapped around me once warmed you too Your scent fills my senses I lean back, close my eyes, and pray for you Come to me Dance with me Make me smile again You are the man of my dreams I wait for sleep to help me escape Happiness is finding you Again.

The fire is out The room is cold There are no windows No light to see Just what had become of you and me I search for embers There is only ash No water needed The fire is out This room is cold Too cold to stay I need a way out I have to leave ~ today I can not stand to be here any more The warmth that was once here Is now no more No place to rebuild a fire No windows to bring in some light It's an empty room It's an empty life I leave the room and close the door It disappears Another room ~ lost Another fire ~ gone Life is about moving forward Moving on Another door will open soon Another fire ~ in another room There is no looking back No bad thoughts to have Just lost memories How sad A light will shine A fire will burn Life will bloom Love ~ will find a way.