Sleep

I started dozing off with my sandals on while thinking of you.
Couldn't picture your face clearly, just some parts
and perhaps your eyes
but I've only seen you twice in my life so I didn't expect much.

Two beautiful days in a far off land stand as a fading memory in time and space
just the moment you left....s l o w l y escaping this heart that felt so much.

I reach out to grab a hold of it but within each attempt
slipsthroughmyhand
through every finger
straight into nothing.
Filed away
into my collection of false hopes and feelings.

I'm trying to recall why I thought you were the one, but can't.
The computer and telephone won't help me much either.

Frustration settles in as I then realize I am my own enemy.
So I fling off my sandals and fall asleep.

Searching

I make my way into the forest to find You
Behind all crevices and up into the trees
I'm searching for You, I know You're here.
Maybe within the rustling of the leaves
Or inside of this cave
I'll hear you speak to me loud and clear.
...Just blow the trumpets
Shout in my ear!
Wave a red flag in my face
Do what it takes because sometimes I'm blind
And I don't listen very well.
Send me the smallest love letter in the shape of a star,
Blaze it across the night sky and illuminate my heart.
The radiance would have to be concealed with a veil
Like Moses wore after he caught a glimpse of Your glory.
Then, as I stop and stand still
I listen to Your creation buzzing and spinning around me
And am satisfied whether I see You or not
Because I know You love me.

2007