Refresh

and with a word
you brought me back again,
to the laughter shared
the memories tended,
suspended.
all these months and years

your voice
moves me still
your touch remains
across the miles,
and for a brief moment
a silly smile,
you are here once more
and all is like it was

there is a place for you
how could there not,
without a doubt
won't you?

11.6.10/ajs

Ice Land

I would have waited forever
if you asked me to
alas,
the words never came near

I could have learned to be patient
if you wanted me to
sadly,
the winds grew cold and everything else blew away

instant depression
remains
guess its not so instant
now

forever, I wonder
in this realm of ever after
inside this hell of never happen.
here,
without you...

11.4.10/ajs

Betrayal

when did the caring part become unnecessary
who changed the rules without telling me?
thrown away like yesterday's news
kicked to the sidewalk
tossed aside and forgotten,
witnessed by everyone
but no one saw anything,
except for the falling rain
good for nothing,
worth saying
at this time

says who,
you?

you, with the sweet voice
we all loved to hear
and listen to,
not now, however
as
your truth is revealed at long last
smooth as slime

not a pretty sight.

or you, with the frenzy of a thousand mad men
raging beyond belief
and all because,
why?

who changed the rules without telling me
when did the caring part become unnecessary?
maybe in your world,
never in mine...


(9.19.10/ajs)

Windows

I strolled by a window
and took a chance,
peered.
a glimpse did I see,
watching those fragments
from yesterdays gone
but not forgotten,
memories taunt
appearing only to tease

there were those faces
still stuck
with
anger.
raging beyond the land
of never after

there was a time
when laughter reigned,
oh! where did those carefree days go?

I am left with a handful of something
noteworthy nudgings
sometimes the awareness lasts too long
so strong

a thought
gives

if only
the dream continues
to live...

(ajs/9.15.10)

Thoughts

we look up at the same sky
on the same night,
a million miles apart
and yet,
as close as a thought
you are

as sweet as cupcakes
tasty,
delicious

the signs in the night
let me know,
forever is your touch
upon my soul,
how could I forget?

impossible...

(9.7.10/ajs)

Night Song

in the quietness of my evening sun
when the winds have calmed
and all is serene

there is a place
for you,
still.
as no one else
will do

if I could fly
I'd be there,
right by your side
for as long as you wanted
for as long as you needed,
me...

8.23.10/ajs

To Be Continued

last night I dreamt of you
again,
skin to skin
how could I resist?
your words, your voice
your presence
drove me to my knees,
endless reverie.
we suspended time
glorious,
made our way
taunting ecstasy,
notorious and yet
it seemed so real,
so believable.

tell me
you felt it, too

6.19.10/ajs

Always You

in those many ways of yesterday
I pull them close
and hug
tight,
certain ones to be sure
the ones that counted,
mattered.
that
stood the test
above the rest those memories rise,
regardless.
in spite of

the rattle rings
for one more shake
reminding of the time at hand,
listen...

and if I could, I would
bring you close
closer than you've ever been,
if you only knew.
maybe you do
and maybe I wish too hard

in the quiet of my silent dream
you are there.


(3.5.10/ajs)

The Knowing

these days have a way of lingering now
hours taunting mere minutes
tapping,
as the seconds do stretch.
it's almost too much to remember
and yet,
I can't wait

every thought
brings us closer,
every smile
reminds.
anticipation growing,
the future
is ours to find...

(3.3.10/ajs)