sapling

.The quiet of afternoon naps

Collecting thoughts, collecting memories

Looking forward, looking back

Life as we know it

Life will soon be gone

Moving back, moving forward

Life is love

Love will soon come

Diversity keeps apart, diversity brings together

Community is a beating heart

Introspection keeps me humble

Learning keeps me alive

Breathe in, breathe out

Closed eyes

Sweet slumber.

i'm going north

I think I'm over it and then my heart drags me back to the crime scene. Happens everytime.

you call me back.
i turn and smile.
"nevermind," you say.
"oh," i pout.
i turn and begin to walk again.
it starts to rain.
i pull out my umbrella.
my feet trudge through the mud puddles.
after days of walking, the rain slows.
then stops.
i see the rainbow.
then i see you.
you smile gingerly at me.
i give you a hug.
you look to the floor.
"i just wanted to say goodbye."
my heart crashes from its ledge.
you walk away, i cry.
will you ever be back?

the rain starts up again...