The Future

The future
Is always on my mind.
How can it not be?
I'm balancing on the knife edge
Between childhood
And adulthood.
I'm debating colleges,
Thinking over careers,
And falling in love.
Every little decision,
Every little mistake,
Matters.
So when I let go,
I always come crashing back.
It's so hard
To relinquish things you don't know,
Don't understand,
Into the hands of God.

Back to School

It's back to school.
Back to learning.
No more sleeping in.
Easier to connect with friends
But less time to do so.
New classes?
Maybe.
New fun?
Most assuredly.

New Years

New Year wishes
To all of you.
To the whole world.
Live life well.
Don't be afraid to fall
Because there is Some One
Who can pick you up
If you let Him.
Spend time with friends
This new year,
Cultivate relationships.
Improve yourself,
Improve your life.
This is a new year.
And if it need be,
A new you.
2011,
Here I come.

Snow Patrol in my Head

"I find the map and draw a straight line."
Do you know how much
I love you?
I'm singing all these songs,
They all makes senses,
"If there is a rocket,
Tie me to it."
But honestly,
Please,
If I make a mistake,
Let me know.
Please.
"All this feels strange,
And untrue.
And I won't waste a minute
Without you."

Christmas

I'm settling into bed,
After a long day.
But the lights shining
In family eyes
As the gifts I pondered over
For so long
Bring them happiness
Or fill a need
Give me joy.
I am most content,
With my new fluffy blanket
Most content to remember
Why.
Because once upon a time,
Many, many years ago
A Child was born.

Communication

Words,
Words,
Nothing but words.
I'm drowning in them.
And...
Shyness.
I'm new to this
Dating
Thing.
So,
I don't know what step
Comes next.

I can,
However,
With this poem,
Give you a hint.

When I suggest we get together,
And then you ask me
What did I have in mind,
And I respond:
"I don't know,"
Usually,
I have several ideas in my head.
But I want to see what you
Come up with.
I want to see what you'd like to do.
I want you to lead,
I want you to take intiative.
Give me the reins and
I'll run with them.
But I don't want to lead.

Surprise me
With something that you'd like to do
And I'm pretty sure
That I'll love it too.

Words,
Words,
Nothing but words.
Can I get some action?
This communication breakdown
Is scaring me.

Time Gone

Time is up.
I'm scribbling this poem
Desperately before I must sleep.
Time is gone.
No more talking.
Good night,
My love,
Good night.
Perhaps I shall see you tomorrow.
But,
I think I shall
Stick a spoon under my pillow tonight.
I love you.

Time is up.