You Were in My Dream

You showed up in my dreams last night
I was taken back this time.
What happened was unexpected
Yet I woke up feeling more than fine.

I was talking with my family
While lounging on the couch,
When my dad came in carrying
For each of us a pouch.

We opened them up one by one
With me being last
Each gift had a precious ring
But mine was just as mask.

I put the ring on my finger
But the ring was too big to fit
I laughed inside thinking
"This has to be a slip."

But then I heard a voice
One I had heard so many times before
A voice I thought I recognized
But I couldn't be for sure.

Then a line of my friends
Came pouring from the kitchen
I felt so confused
There was something I was missin.

But then you walked out
In front of my family
In your very best suit
And got down on one knee.

I couldn't believe my eyes
My mouth dropped as I looked at you
You began to speak
And I knew my dreams were coming true.

I woke up before I answered
Maybe wishing it was real
But my heart was pumping fast
Trying not to explode with zeal

I thought of this dream many times today
Wondering what my answer would have been
But guess we will have to wait
Until you ask again.

Tye Dyed

The swirls of colors distract me

Making my head twirl

My eyes burn

I have lost all since of time

Can't tell up from down

I need help, ASAP

Like a giggly little girl

And now its my turn

I'm stuck in this crime

I feel lost in this town

Please call a referee

Who just found a pearl

To show what I have learned

Like a boxed up mime

I'm an unwanted clown

To keep me unlocked and free

With such a beautiful swirl

Will the favor be returned

Trying to earn a dime

Trying not to frown

Reality Check

The little bunny lay under the chair
Collecting, perfecting and shaping his hair
The gray ball resting soundly on the floor
Feared for his life as people came through the door.

No one knew how fast he grew
Or that his eyes had a hint of blue
The bunny was content and free
Lost in his own reality

He thought he finally found his home
A place where he could be alone
Until the day he was swept away
For he was made of dust and in the way.

Natural Beauty

The sweet smell floated from the petals
Engulfing the room in a beautiful fragrance
Placing the inhabitants in a comatose trance.

The beauty of the plant no one can deny
Greens brighter than ever, yellow shining as the sun
Nestled in its antique pot, which was hand spun

So many are intrigued by its presence
And move in for a closer look to take
Only to be disappointed to find out the plant's fake.

His Eyes

I could stare at them all my life
And find something new each moment
Their deep color leaves me questioning
What have they gone through
Seeing so many trials, so much strife

As I sit here staring
My world seems to pass away
Time flees as I think about the truth
During this time of deep reflection
I realize my true reasons for caring

Staying here is my heart's desire
Because while I'm lost and contemplating
They become wide and brighter
I can't tear myself away
From the eyes of the man I admire

My Life Behind Bars

At times there is no where I can go
I'm locked up with guards running my life
My hands are tied about what to do
Chained to my feet so I can't flee

I keep trying to get out of this place
But the guns around me keep me trapped
Being myself is out of the question
This orange jump suit reminds me of the life I live

For what I've done there is only regret
My bail is too much to be paid
I can only hope for the ultimate forgiveness
"Oh Judge, please have mercy on my soul."

Locked Away

I'll never forget the time I spent,
stuck behind those bars.
Only the moon providing light,
with a clear view of the stars.

The noises around all seemed new,
as car horns sound and lights pass by.
Women yelling through the bars,
reminds me of how slow time can fly.

The cops are called, the gate opens,
that woman quiets down.
Finally I'm let out of that storage unit,
laughing on my way to town.

A Little Bit Crazy

I am a little bit crazy
It's how I'm made
Head to toe a part of me
And this I won't trade

I enjoy this life I'm living
Even the crazy things I've done
I might be fighting a loosing battle
But in my mind I've already won

Without crazy I'd be bored
Never daring to step out
On a limb of the unknown
And find out what life is about

Dream

I saw you in my dream last night
We were talking on the phone
I don't remember the conversation
But you were gone and I was home

We were about to hang up
When you said three little words
I remember stuttering "good-bye"
and my emotions were stirred

Am I ready to say these back,
Is this how I really feel
In real life if you said it to me
Would I have felt this zeal

You did not pressure me to say it back
Although I wanted to deep down
All I said was "goodbye, alright"
Which I bet left you with a frown

I felt excited, overwhelmed
When I hung up finally
Wishing you would call back
So I could hear it again more slowly

I woke up the next morning
With a huge grin on my face
It was only a dream
But what I wouldn't give for your embrace

The Secret

Open your ears and listen
To all I have to say
Are you sure you are ready
It may take all day

What I am about to say
Comes straight from the heart
I'm completely serious
I'm not making up this part

Once I have your full attention
I'll tell you a little secret
But you have to promise me
That you'll be able to keep it

No I'm not stalling
Just making sure it's clear
That this is something
You really need to hear

Now close your eyes
Let me prepare
To send this message
Through the air

Hear it comes
As I promised too,
The secret is
"I Love You!"

Give Me a Break

One toilet is over flowing, the sink has a clog,
The alarm clock is broken, I missed my morning jog.
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My breakfast is burning, my left shoe is chewed,
If I’m late to work this morning, I am screwed.
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Coffee down my white shirt, the dog won’t come inside.
Is today really necessary, I just want to hide.
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I have no idea what’s happened to my keys
I’m about to give up and fall to my knees.
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Finally in my car, but the low fuel light is on,
I need to leave, before my sanity is gone.
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Traffic is horrible as I inch down the road,
Got stuck behind a truck carrying a wide load.
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I see my work building, standing there ahead,
Usually I’d be nervous, luckily my watch is dead.
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The parking lot is empty, I’m not too late,
Maybe I made it here before it turned eight.
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Every desk is empty, I search with all my might
My stomach feels queasy, this isn’t right.
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I call my secretary, and dread to hear her say,
“Didn’t you get the memo, today’s a holiday.”
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