Baltimore

She left her heart in Baltimore.
The raven screamed out, Nevermore!
The future came rapping at her door,
As she searched for something more.

The grace of seraphim lit her eyes,
Came bounding towards those lonely cries,
Lifted her up toward blessed skies -
Saved her ship; it would not capsize.

This sea breeze set her soul to flame,
Carried her throughout long days.
Supported wings with endless praise,
And eased her into skies once gray.

This strong and powerful wind blew,
Left her heart beating anew.
Reminded her of what is true:
Love mans this ship - an astute crew.

Resuscitate Me

Stab a pitchfork through my heart!
Just don't let it fall apart.
Hurry up and reinflate,
Need somehow to resuscitate.
Get the blood flowing again,
Make it pump with a strong hand.
Solid's all you have to be,
Not a distant memory,
Stuck up deep inside my brain.
I try to hide away my pain,
The hurt, the sadness keeps me tough,
Reminds me of old nasty stuff.
Anything I feel right now,
Is nothing close to having drowned,
Deep within the storm wrought sea -
But I'll risk the possibility,
If it keeps me digging by the shore,
For the treasure, for the cure.

Brilliant Sun

I see the good in everyone.
But there's something about you,
Brilliant Sun.
You make my heart feel light, at ease.
These long days pass like a warm
summer breeze.
Kiss of your lips is intense -
powerful ocean captures, leaves me
happily drenched.
Folded in your strong, calm arms,
I know sure as the sunrise I'll stay
safe, unharmed.
Those eyes, deep and honest, draw me in.
Dazzling blue leaves me breathless, lost
on a whim.
You evoke that within me I cannot undo.
Why is it so damn hard just to say:
I love you!