At crossroads, paths diverge in morning light,

Each promising a future yet unknown.

One well-worn, comfort in its beaten stone,

The other wild, a challenge and delight.

To choose is human, fraught with hope and fear,

We weigh the risks against potential gain.

Our hearts may whisper, logic might explain,

But only time reveals the path most dear....

I often think of nights I spent alone,

Shedding tears in darkness, without a home.

And when I touch the scars left on my skin,

It takes me back to places I have been.

But then I get down on my knees and pray,

Thank God for his eternal love and Grace.

If i’d never given my life to him,

I’d still be on the streets living in sin....

dear _____,

I wrote this poem for you. I hope you like it.

you are the only guy that makes me feel

so warm inside, like I ate buttlerflies

when I see you I want to kick and squeal

it’s weird, there’s just something about your eyes.

and now, after a lot of pondering

I think I’ll give it a shot, why not try?

anyways, I was only wondering

well, will you maybe be my valentine?

xoxo

me...

and when the time comes to choose the next path,

let your mind wander to run thoughts all through.

when i wanted to believe in the wrath

i should’ve smoked my memories of you.

times of change change when everyone is proud

of the work they needed to reach up for.

but when stress takes on a new role aloud

only the dust off my shoes could choose more....

We found out early enough to leave you,

Which was something we didn’t want to do.

So confused, yet hopeful we’d make it through.

Diagnosis not confirmed; yet, we knew.

How many parents make the different choice?

In a different time I almost did too

How many precious children lost their voice?

I am so grateful that I still have you....

Atlas had the world upon his shoulders

Diana roamed the forest with her bow

Aphrodite had her cautions with love

And love is something that I do not know

Neptune took charge of the blue roaring sea

Gaia gives life on the earth where we live

Athenas wisdom was mighty for all

So tell me Athena,when will I fall?...

The lights are all aglow around my home

The smells wafting from the other houses

Fireplaces roaring, as the snow falls

Kids running around in fuzzy, warm coats

Santa’s on his way to town to bring gifts

Makes sure to double check his list two times

Spreading his joy amongst our relatives

On Christmas morn we will wake to loved ones...

holding your hand all morning had melted

precious picture remained in my eyes

charming prisoner I kept close for years

I dreaded when you left me whole yet tense

reaching for you every single night still

memories still complete my impulses

waking to such a dazzling sunrise

I forever dream when you will be home...

Night time:

Right now

A smoke outside:

Exhale

Missing your presence:

Everyday and Night

Realizing Tonight:

I only feel alone

The words said:

All a lie

But what I said:

All the truth

Goodbye:

You were not worth it...

Looking to the sky, I often wonder

Wondering what you are thinking about

Do you look to the dark sky and ponder

In your hazed mind do you think of my shout

Look to the sunset and think of your life

The beautiful colors fading to black

Turing your back not considering strife

Care only for yourself, leaving no tracks

Tessa🦋...