Catalyst

Check out this equation
The end product is a lesson
But I'm stuck in a steady state
And I'm dying for a catalyst.
Friends see me crying for a reaction.
They long to help me by.
Can't start bubbling like this
Sorry, take that thing away.
Add no heat in this solution
And I've already been stirred up.
Holding me still
Freeze me, melt me,
In this stationary beaker
All I want is a little catalyst.
In the end I won't be elemental.
Mix it up,
Drop in friends,
Live my life while I change.
I can't speed this simple process
stuck without my lovely catalyst
To heat me up
Stir me up
I'm bubbling up.
Such a simple elixir
To bring me simple joys.

For a Moment

You wrap arms around me while I wrap you up
And for a moment we're ready.
Almost never
Ready
When its time for this.

You pull me to you while pulling me down
And for a moment we're sure.
Never more
Sure
Have my feelings been.

You move in to me while moving me out
And for a moment we're together
At last we're
Together
I've been waiting so long.

You breathe out while I'm breathing you in.
And for a moment we're one
I'm finally
One
With you like this.

You come to me while I'm coming with you.
And for a moment we're alone.
Maybe someday
Alone
For the first time.

And I am in Love Again

I try to blind myself to your sight
Somehow forget your beauty's depth
I lose sight of you inside a crowd
I open my eyes and think I'm free...
But then I see you next to me
And your smile is my only star
It shoots deep into my heart
And I am in love again.

I try to tune out your voice
Somehow forget those words you speak
I lose your voice in crowd of words
I sigh and think I'm free...
But then you whisper in my ear
And I hear the quiver of damselfly wings
They fly deep into my core
And I am in love again.

I try to evade your scent
Somehow forget the smell of you
I lose your trace in a crowd of aromas
I inhale deep and think I'm free...
But then you breathe upon my neck
And I get high from your scent
It lifts my spirit to the clouds
And I am in love again.

I try to stop thinking about how you feel
Somehow forget your hands on me
I wipe my fingertips' memory clean
I relax and think I'm free...
But then you touch my lower back
And lightening bolts strike the earth
They electrify my very being
And I am in love again.

I try to disregard your taste
Somehow forget your lips on mine
I speak words to give them strength
My last chance to let go and be free...
But then you kiss me hard and strong
And words of passion, now, resound
They echo though my soul
And I am in love again.

Wet Paint

You see the sign that says wet paint

I am.

A work in progress

Almost dry

But not

Quite

Yet.

You see the sign that says wet paint

I am.

You long to touch

Leave your mark

But I

Can fix

the smudge.

You see the sign that says wet paint

I am.

Anymore

These are the last lines I'll write for you.
I've said all the words
Given all I can
They aren't enough
They aren't what I mean anymore.

These are the last tears I cry for you.
I've seen it through
Grown to know
You aren't as perfect
You aren't what I need anymore.

These are the last nights I dream of you.
It's just not the same
Gotten away
I'm free
I'm not in love with you anymore...

A Place in Your Heart II

I'll hang up my red ribbon
Still your favorite color is blue
History repeating
I ran my race for the finish
I trained all year
But when she hits the pavement
Effortlessly
I struggle.
My lungs inhale fire.
My heart pounds jungle drums.
My feet hold lead.
She cruises the course
Effortlessly
I struggle.
Second place is not a place to you
Maybe I didn't want it enough
At least I wanted it at all
I watch her run ahead
Effortlessly
I struggle.
Just to keep her insight.
She steals your heart whole
I struggle.
Just to place.

Remember, remember this

Think of your wish.
Remember, remember this.
See nature at your doorstep
With a hunger to ask for more.
Know that sunrises are more precious
when you tend to wake-up late.
Believe that belly-laughs are powerful
Enough to break down walls.
Embrace your large family tightly.
All are brothers, summer sisters now.
Understand that love is never waning
as you give it free as breath.
Hold on to this in those dark nights,
Being so far from this home.
When the questions seal your lips
Think of your wish.
Remember, remember this.