lovenlosses

Falling, free falling
So far from me
Totally abandoned
Detached, lost at sea.

Your head on my pillow
My hand in yours
Longing to hold you
How can they be sure?

Slipping away
What can I do?
Nothing to say
What’s happened to you?

Running from me
Too far from home
Anxious and scared
Scared of being alone.

Out of control
Breathless and weak
Unable to hear
Unable to speak.

Follow the light
Look toward the sun
How could this be over
Over and done?

Falling, free falling
Taken from me
Feeling abandoned
Detached, lost at sea.

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Peanut butter
And jelly toast
Chips and crackers
I love the most.

Games and toys
Bikes and cars
Around the block
A bit too far.

Into the water
Out on a limb
Under the table
Looking for him.

Where could he be?
Inside or out
Hopping around
Always about.

That fluffy white tail
Those big floppy ears
Where has he gone?
He’s suppose to be here.

Out in the yard
Under the tree
Oh, there he is
Waiting for me.

Torn apart
Scattered, unglued
I’ll never get over
Over losing you.

Too many memories
So many good times
Shared with our family
Yours became mine.

Spit on a griddle
With your hair on fire
Running around
Filled with desire.

Up on the roof
Or out on a limb
There you would be
With that childish grin.

Fun and games
Always a smile
Always prepared
To go that extra mile.

No one quite like you
Not even close
Everyone loved you
But, I loved you the most.

Torn apart
Scattered, unglued
Life won’t be the same
The same without you.

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Heading down the highway
At mach five or ten
I can see you in your Mustang
Coming fast around the bend.

No match for men …. half your age
Always  left them in the dust
No waiting round for hours
For things to turn to rust.

Thoughtful, kind, so generous
Always there to help
Putting everyone ahead
Ahead of you…. yourself.

Screwdrivers and hammers
Some pliers or a crowbar
Tools you always carried
In your pocket or your car.

You’d offer to help anyone
Fix their TV or their floor
Their lawnmower or picket fence
Their table or screen door.

No job too big or too small
You’d always find the time
You’d help your friends or family
Never asking for a dime.

Most of all…. you loved your trains
A well respected Engineer
Whether driving or repairing
Your devotion was quite clear.

That’s how you’ll be remembered
The red scarf, blue overalls
Manning the locomotive
Your true purpose and your call.

Down the tracks straight ahead
There across the railroad bridge
The whistle blows, to let us know
You made it, yes you did.

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Photo by Patty Richardson.
With love to Richie Maggs!

Run down
Slow down
Always so conflicted.

Boxed out
Shut out
Ignored and so constricted.

Another day in Paradise.
Another uphill climb
Like sand within the hour glass
You’re running out of time.

Show up
Man up
It’s all up to you.

Uptight
Downright
Feeling black and blue.

Another day in Paradise.
Another uphill climb
Gotta find your Mojo
Before you lose your mind.

Sweep up
Clean up
Get your files in order.

Count down
Rebound
Gotta try a little harder.

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Stepping down, out for yourself
Can see it works for you
Taking care of number one
Is what you plan to do.

Pulling out, no surprise
I knew… you’d get your way
After all is said and done
You’d up and walk away.

Anxious now…. off you go
You found somebody new
It’s okay, it will work
Work out great for you.

Before you go, don’t forget
Forget my broken heart
A souvenir you took from me
Was yours right from the start.

Late night calls, the lies, deceit
Guess I’ve always known
No surprise or second thoughts
You’d leave me here alone.

Out for yourself
It’s all about you
Nothing left
Nothing more I can do.

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Pulled the cord,
Pulled  it twice
So easily
You were enticed.

Windy skies
Cold as ice
No rescue, though
No not tonight.

Wish I could
Have changed your mind.
But we ran out
Ran out of time.

An open door
You let her in
You told her that
We were… just friends.

No parachute
I’m losing you
No safety net
What can I do?

Tandem jump
One on one
Just like that
Complete. It’s done.

Hanging on
Spinning round
In record time
We hit the ground.

No parachute
I’m losing you
There’s no chance
No ….. not with you.

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All the times you lied…. you cheated
Left me in the cold
All the needless, empty promises
The stories that you told.

Watching you both there… together
Walking hand in hand
Having to hold my head up high
Too much for me to stand.

Too hot for me to handle
Now tarnished, turned to rust
Before you met her … so shiny new
Before I lost all trust.

The tears, the pain, consumed with sorrow
Overtaken, filled with grief
No way to  explain what I feel
The wound too grave… too deep.

Crushed, forlorn, purely devastated
Paralyzed … unable  to move
Standing here looking on
As she walks in with you.

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Walking through a landmine
Is how I feel…. each time
Each time I’m talking to you
Wish I could change your mind.

Trying to get through to you
But, you make so little sense
You close your eyes, you close your mind
You’ve built a weak defense.

From down below the rabbit hole
You’ve managed to emerge
Clothed in broad delusions
Of theories you have heard.

I’m looking for a reason
To convince me I should stay
But your beliefs and reasons
Are scaring me away.

The grievous accusations
Swirling in your mind
The lies, the machinations
The truth gets left behind.

The line’s been drawn in earnest
You’ve opted to take sides
You stand behind the scolds and thieves
Their fear and menacing lies.

Denouncing honest virtue
Such rage you feel inside
Makes me feel such sorrow
Makes me want to cry.

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Didn’t listen, tried to tell you
It’s not always about you
I was in it for the long-haul
Now we’re done, now we’re through.

The late night talks, the romance
Never thinking this would end
The secrets that you told me
All your deep and wicked sins.

All the whispers in the darkness
It was my turn to confess
I trusted you to be there
Felt so safe in your caress.

The feelings, the emotions
Guilt and pleasure intertwined
I trusted you, I loved you
But, oh those tell tale  signs.

Working late again tonight
No doubt you’re not alone
I won’t be made a fool of
I’ll be gone… when you get home.

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