Tell Me

Beautiful girl,

When your smile falters
And your eyes avert,
I notice the hesitation
As you work
Your way
Through the words
You really don't mean.

You should know better
'Cause I know you,
And you sure as hell know me;

I won't serenade you with phrases
I know you won't believe,

So I need you to quit your stalling
And tell me what you need.

When In Doubt

10/28/10

She's the fire that burns
The bridges to my sanity,
Leaving me at sea
With my scattering thoughts.

They rush through the winds
Like balloons finding pleasure
In the tears of a child
Who is sad at the loss
Of the things that slip
Through his tiny, little fingers--

Not knowing when to hold on
And when to let go.