begging for reason with rhyme

feeling broken and empty, longing to be filled.
defeated and locked up with unrelenting fears,
this solemn heart now weeded and carelessly tilled.
a broken soul remains parched from endless tears.

oceans of wonder, truth, love and life to give,
a sponge purged, squeezed and thirsting for hydration.
now thrown back into the sea of fish forced to sieve,
reaching for a heart that can deliver me from damnation.

october

fading sun, glittering frost

heightened feverish colors

fiery reds, brilliant yellows

climbing limbs for apple pie

carving holes, baking seeds

illuminated heads on stoops

playoffs and football sundays

candy and costumed laughter

parading through the city

sweaters, scarfs, pumpkin beer

crackling dry leaves that chatter

crisp autumn air that romances