The crystal liquid was tinted by the blue moon
Autumn leaves chimed love that went too soon.
Silver circles etched in blue would grow-
grow upon the water- then fade and go.
Ten years have come and gone
but prints of you and bluemoon linger on.
Two shadows on blue tinted water that night
blended as one, long shadows painted by light.
I come here alone with the blue moon to think,
sitting upon old Emaline's bank.
I watch blue tinted silver circles shine
like the night of bluemoon when you were mine.
I feel in the palm of my hand,
cold pressure of a golden wedding band.
Into liquid flowing crystal, tinted blue, I fling
memories-- and the golden circled ring.
The seed of love
you've planted
in my heart....
Where I thought
none could survive.
Tiny roots spring forth,
surging, searching
for nourishment.
Breaking apart
the hardness there.
With tender care
you water it....
and watch it grow.
The long, strong stem
bursts upward
Fighting for life, and
finding your light.
A bud, so fragile,
so determined
Swells into fullness
filling my breast.
Green healing leaves
reach out,
Unfolding one by one
erasing our sadness.
Soft, pink petals
as loving as you..
Envelope my heart
finding completion.
Glowing moon and stars
dim in comparison
To the blossom
created by our love.
I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there's always two sides.
I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I've learned that it's a lot easier to react than it is to stop and think.
I've learned that you either control your attitude or it controls you.
I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had, and what you've learned from them, than how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned that it isn't enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you just have to learn how to forgive yourself.
I've learned that no matter how badly your heart is broken, the world won't stop for you.
I've learned that backgrounds and circumstances might have influenced who you are, but we are responsible for the people we become.
I've learned that you can't make somebody love you, all you can do is be somebody who can be loved.
I've learned that the word 'love' has many meanings, but it loses value when over-used and most importantly,
I've learned that no matter how old or wise you think you are, life never stops teaching.