blocking my view
all that I see
something brand new
in front of me
chasing a high
excitement’s rush
makes me just fly
everything hush
time is a blur
gone in a blink
watch my brain whir
yet I can’t think
focused on this
lost in the drive
what did i miss
feeling alive
I close my eyes
And something dies
Reality doesn’t match these lies
I speak with sighs
My heart won’t rise
Held down with hidden ties
I’m not awake
I cannot break
Can’t let go for your sake
Is it fake
This choice I make
To give and give and never take
I love you so
I hope you know
I pray you never meet my inner foe
I want you to grow
To shine and glow
To be who you are and let it show
She climbs the stairs, she reaches high
So many new words to try
Her baby lips are asking why
Her eyes are watching everything
Never missing anything
The whole world is her plaything
No grasping here, she’s no Macbeth
She has no concept of death
Adventure calls with each new breath
When innocence is driving you
No guile in what you do
Is hope enough to see you through?
Moments mapped on skin
Wrinkled, sun-kissed, thin
Years of hopes and dreams
Bursting at the seams
Wisdom in her eyes
Wistful tired sighs
As I reminisce
How can I say this
Silent, I sit here
Choking back a tear
So much is unsaid
Swirling in my head
Looking at her face
My heart trapped in place
Her arms were my nest
When I was distressed
She was always there
Strong and full of care
Is this our last hug
Quiet, safe, and snug
Not ready to grieve
I don’t want to leave
Maybe if I hide
Very deep inside
Time will stop and wait
Before it’s too late
Heat map of moments
That took her breath away
Chronicle of choices
When it was wrong to stay
So many reasons
At the end of the day
Whispers of memories
What a price to pay
The Wisdom of Gavroche 