Peace is hazy unclear untrue
A dream I had an unspoken truth
Water slip-dripping through my fingers
Wrinkled hands hunt pearls at the shore
Always grasp-gripping at nothing
Where is the peace I yearn for?
Together at last
Relief floods through
Open blinds
We made
Our own little corner
Carved it out just so
I hope you never forget
My room is your home
Watch the highway race by
Music booms on the radio
You turn to me asking:
“Where do you wanna go?”
Your words breathe youth
Bring the light of summer back again
Lying on my mattress thinking:
“Can’t wait to go out again”
Summer washes away
Yet it remains in my pocket
Carried
On clipped
Backpack keychains
Cherished
Drawings you left
In the margins
Of my notebook
Trading time like it doesn’t fade
Our lives
Intertwined
On some random day
The times we had to share
The times we chose to give
Trading pieces of ourselves before we leave
My memory of you brings me such
This is so beautiful, Madison. Finding peace when you are with another person proves that there is such a strong emotional connection between the two of you. My favorite part of your work would be “Our lives Intertwined On some random day” because it shows how rare this tranquil connection is. Having a person like this that you can relate to and…read more
Your very lucky to find a person that you can feel adventurous and safe at the same time. Home when you’re away. I can feel the warmth and excitement you feel when you’re with this person and on your adventures. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren