Stars shift throughout a weary night
puzzled imperfections again highlighted
by flowing thoughts drowning below
bridges broken with words misspoken
Dreams drift to distant destinations
where trouble's travels are restricted
lost along with an old black tourister
and those daily mundane affairs
Spirits lift with another Antiguan smile
distilling demons to the way side
creating a slanted image of the sky
letting stars sparkle in clouded eyes
Sunrise gifts garner respectful homage
carrying penetrating rays of hope in tow
where a fleeting soul remains holding
on to the last threads of a leaving heart
I loved the rain and the memories she bring
Reminds me of past conquest and all those evil things
The cold breeze soothed my bones making me feel human
Bringing me down from my lofty throne as I smiled and moan
Wetting my appetite for greater days to come
And giving visions of all moves left undone
But then my Antiguan sunshine shone through
You did well my dear yes you
Now I feel new thrills
Waiting to be sick on you and made better with love pills
Never worrying about mishaps and spills
Thanks for the light I'm seeing good now
Close by please stay true somehow
Do me right you will, do me so I'll never forget
And I'll return it threefold, with love you'll never regret
J.R. Thomas
Copyright August 15, 2007
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