Poetry for people who could use a little kindness
(For the Rosato Family)
Sit right down, there's plenty of room You'll see happiness and joy bloom Squeeze in if you have to, we're all family here There's more than just us, we're far and near It's fine if you don't know everyone's name You're part of the family all the same
When the darkness sets in and you don't know where to go Close your eyes and focus There's more to this, you must know
(For Mardy)
You held the torch aloft Showing people to the other end Guiding them through the tunnel Over every hill and every bend
Alarms sound and I snap awake my head fills with ideas ready to make their way into words on a page they flow freely out of their cage oh, the worlds I see distant lands that could never be waiting to make the journey from thoughts to a tale to a story
I'm here when you fall asleep And again when you wake up I'll stay here by your side I'll keep you safe always
I watch you while you sleep Infecting your dreams You can't run away from me I'm always waiting for you
In the grand scheme of our world we're all pieces of a chain linked together with trust to do our part and pass it on again
Lost in a story I don't care I need not but water and air
Your hand in mine brings me comfort Even though I can't feel it
Your smile brightens my day Even though no one else can see it
You're my piece of home that I can take anywhere
You're not really there But you're real enough to me
I thought I felt your hand in mine, but it was only sand, falling through my fingers
You were such a beautiful dream that I woke up in tears I cried harder when I realized it was over, that it wasn't real
Even though I see your face everywhere, and can't get your voice out of my head
You were never real I was only dreaming