I wish I could strike up the band
and have them play
that same sweet melody
as when we met that day.
But, I know deep down,
it would just not be the same
since the notes now fall flat
and the band is not to blame.
Month: October 2016
#tbt
You were in my dream again
and in the morning when I woke
I felt a loss unknown to me
as inside my sheltered heart broke.
–
Your presence lingered longer
even as my slumber faded.
As I realized you were not here
my distant heart grew jaded.
–
I knew without a doubt
I would not see you again
as you were gone forever
there is no if and when.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Submission
Night falls quietly,
smothering the last of day
into submission.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Addiction
It’s not just sex
of this I am sure
for what pulls me to you
there is no cure;
not that I would take it
even if there were
since my addiction is strong
and my drug, so pure.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Legacy
I long to write the words
that are so pure and true
and move just a single soul
as only words can do.
If only they could flow
freely from my pen
and save a lonely soul
from something it has been.
A hero I would be
yet I would never know
but the life that carries on
could help another soul.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Domestic
For many years,
man has claimed
cat is not wild,
they can be tamed.
Man may not know this,
but it is all a great big lie
we put on a good show
and here is the reason why:
for many years,
cat has known
man can be tamed
for cat to own.
Traffic Jam
Sleep has not arrived
as traffic has it stuck
so tonight lingers on
I am just outta’ luck.
–
The pileup is of you
and all my errant thoughts
that block this road from passage
and leave my stomach tied in knots.
–
Why won’t you go away
and leave my memories be?
Let sleep through tonight
so finally I am free.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Smoke
Smoke obscures your eyes
and burns my lungs,
but still I can’t resist.
–
The power of your stare
pulls me closer
with every intent of being kissed.
© Autumn Siders 2016
#tbt
Sam used to be Samantha
until he discovered who he was
and when he finally felt fine
life took over as it does.
So then he met Daniel
and thought he found a friend
until Dan discovered Samantha
and brought Sam to an end.
© Autumn Siders 2016
Half-Closed
Tired eyes half-closed
stare deeply into my soul
healing from within.
