bright lights,

busy streets,

bar fights,

city beats,

big sights,

strange feats,

tall heights,

yummy treats,

long nights,

packed seats,

bright lights,

busy streets

© Autumn Siders 2016

I have been lost in those eyes

since the moment they laid claim

to this battered heart of mine

that had gotten used to pain.

I’d stay forever if you’ll let me

wander the far reaches of your soul

since getting lost with you

is my favorite midnight stroll.

© Autumn Siders 2016

The sun slowly breaks

through the clouds above

and the rays bleed down

gripping land like a glove.

The ominous clouds

sail on their way

and the darkness is chased

to lands far, far away.

For just one moment,

all is calm and right

but the next storm is coming,

so hang on to the light.

© Autumn Siders 2016

This mask I wear,

I wear it with pride

so you’ll never know

the secrets I hide.

You don’t know who I am

even if you think you do,

so don’t presume to know me

when you haven’t got a clue.

© Autumn Siders 2016

“I’ll remember of course,”

says my vibrant young brain

since memories are forever,

more permanent than pain.

But the years attack fiercely

as I heard they would

and pain is what remains;

I’d remember you if I could.

© Autumn Siders 2016

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.

© Autumn Siders 2016