In the Middle of My Memory of You

An oriel lands softly

on a branch just out of view.

You play a game of

Hide and seek

(OR …. is it Peek-a-boo?)

I spy orange stripes,

black feathers

against sky blue.

Pain catches us in

the middle of things,

in the middle of my

memory of you.

Has it been that long

since we talked,

Gathered pine cones

in the park?

Since we held eachother,

and morning

chased away the dark?

I spy orange stripes,

black feathers

against sky blue.

Pain catches us in

the middle of things,

in the middle of my

memory of you.

I still sense you near

(Oh, those memories of you)

Turn around and you’re not there

(yes, those memories of you)

Had to be so hot and cold?

(It’s those memories of you)

My heart was bought and sold.

(oh those memories of you).

An oriel lands softly

on a branch just out of view.

You play a game of

Hide and seek

OR …. is it Peek-a-boo?

Seem to think it’s win or lose,

but it’s not up to you.

I spy orange stripes,

black feathers

against sky blue.

Pain catches us in

the middle of things,

in the middle of my

memory of you.

Aaaah my..

pain catches us in

the middle of things,

in the middle of my

memory of you.

Ahhh ahhh ahhh.

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You Already Knew

Remind me what you said Just before the sky broke. New white sandals, Cuffed shorts Embroidered and hemmed Just above the knee Every inch exploring Braids twisted in hope, Nothing is missing, But everything is gone. Unwinding. I speak… listen. I fly… walk. I move… still. But, you already knew. In the park, children playing Through the haze, sunbeams swaying Trees whisper their ancient lore And the world turns, evermore In each face, a story to find In each heart, a piece of time Unwinding. I speak… listen. I fly… walk. I move… still. But, you already knew. Unwinding. I speak… listen. I fly… walk. I move… still. But, you already knew. Remind me what you said, just before the sky broke. (C) 2024 BMI.

Six Years Old

The first time I broke I was 6 years old and my aunt told me My daddy was gone. I brought him cards I looked outside too, I checked his room, But, daddy I couldn’t Find you. Before you left, did grandpa say: “I will take care of them for the rest of my days?” Before you left, Did grandpa say: “I give you my word, it will be okay?” “You have permission to fall away.” The next time I broke, 5 weeks had gone by And mama told me that Good men die. Grandpa was so strong, It was just a test. Then one dose, two dose, cardiac arrest. I didn’t bring him cards I didn’t check his room, Because grandpa It was just too soon. The first time I broke in half I was 6 years old and… And my innocence was gone. Oh my innocence was gone. God my innocence was gone. My innocence was gone. Oh my innocence was gone. (C) 2024 BMI

Grief Next Door

Departures Always going away, Footprints in grey carpet lift and fade. Night is charged, ripples with displeasure. The neighbor on the phone says a big storm is comin in. Back from rehab four weeks, he knows storms. And shame. You come And go With the wind, Forgive us our Sins, I reach back for you, And nothing’s there But air. (There’s Nothing but air there.) He’s been home too much. I've started to look for Brown paper Bags in his hands. He takes the Trash out, heavy Bags with bottles That clink and Rattle when he Walks. Oooh. You come And go With the wind, Forgive us our Sins, I reach back for you. Nothing’s there But air. Always going away, Footprints in grey carpet lift and fade. (C) 2024 BMI

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