Is it possible to grow out of it?
Is it possible
To be big enough for favourite meals
And snack trips?
The taste never changes,
No, In fact it grows sweeter…
Is it possible
To be serious enough
To not chuckle at jokes
Which were silly yet hilarious
With nothing but
The sound of laughter to compete?
Is it possible
To be bold enough
To forget the eyes
That held yours when
All your worries came spilling out
No matter how shy you were
When you met them the first time?
Is it possible
To forget
The coffee meets
That turned into lunches
And walks —
Into all aspects of life
Despite being in a time crunch,
Waving it off like it was no big deal?
Is it possible
To grow out of
The very feeling you called home
Which were mostly hearts
Of the wonderful people
You had known once
But lost a little
Every passing day?
Is it possible to grow out of (that) yourself
Without the agony of losing
The never lost?
Before the dawn has painted sky or land,
My heart awakens, calling out your name,
And every quiet movement of your hand
Is light that puts my darkest fears to shame.
You are the gentle breath inside my chest,
The sacred altar where my troubles fall,
The only shore where wandering thoughts can rest,
My quiet sanctuary through it all.
I trace the tender lines upon your brow,
And thank the heavens that our paths have crossed;
To hold you in the stillness of the now
Is finding life where everything was lost.
No worldly treasure, fortune, title, power,
Could ever match the devotion that I feel;
With every passing day and fleeting hour,
My love grows only deeper, pure and real.
If I am granted all my remaining days,
I vow to give my life to honor yours,
To hold your heart in reverence and praise
As long as breath remains and spirit endures.
Act I
I saw the fairest of maidens besides her safest haven
Buried beneath the sands of Father time–Her father's presence
Across the stone-cold cross, her beauty caught my stare
Before I knew it I was there
Shedding her share of tears
I felt a great debt of satisfaction
Fill my nerves apart
The pitch of peers that pressured
satisfaction
Finally depart
I've played my part – a part of masculation
A part of me still numb
So I thought loving her would ease the tension
Fill a drying heart
Act II
With every passing day with haste we bed
for pleasure till' we're dead
A streak of bleaker weeks grew weaker
Bicker twists to bitter sex
The verge of virgin walls that flooded
Numb from numbers of contractions
Act III
Having her haven taken
I Hurt her Wholeheartedly
Every breath from her taken-
The hollers, the hollow pleas
For pleasure I had forsaken
Her, Bound her to only me
It's time I give us our break and
Forever let ourselves be
Nightmares claw and my heart skips a beat, Feeling so vulnerable I weep, Tears fall like rain with no sound, Endless fear just wraps around, Crying out for it to end, But the dawn light seems worlds away again, Unspoken pain I'm finding my way, Hiding the tears I fight every day, Will I learn to breathe with this heavy weight, Or is this my life forever my fait, Forever trapped in this dark and lonely place, Every passing day I can't bare to face, Maybe freedoms not the absence of pain, But learning to dance in shadows again, I'll find my voice and my heart will mend, Hopefully it won't feel like I have hit a dead end, Will the scars fade or hide, It's a battle I face through a high tide, What noone knows is that I'm petrified, smiling and hiding is my only disguise, A dark and heavy cloud of triggers that creep, into my nightmares and into my sleep, Will I ever live in this world without pain or fear, with only happiness in every drop of tear, All I can do is hope and pray, That one day the dreams and pain will just go away.
Empty Road Signs
Time takes on
a dimension
only time can understand
It’s a long long way
from being lost
to anywhere
The present stays
uncharted
like the fulcrum of a dream
Tomorrow
an empty road sign
— its message to portend
***
Turning The Latch
Is anything more prescient
than a window
open wide
Awaiting sun
or moonlight
and the wind that blows outside
Its latch when turned
inviting
unlocked it puts in play
The ingress
and the egress
— of every passing day
***
We All Share
There’s a comfort
in dying
that death can’t provide
Assured
of an ending
where conflict subsides
We all share
in common
the end of the road
Where time
has no meaning
— pain left to implode
(Dreamsleep: May, 2026)
You are the moon, and I am the sun.
I feel so good knowing that we are together in the sky.
I stretched my beams of light around and warmed everyone and helped us grow.
You called me and love me with your beautiful moonlight and read me stories and rhymes.
You changed shapes with every passing day and changed our moods and our ways.
Every day and night, I was happy to be by your side and live out our life side-by-side.
You are the moon, and I am the sun, together we shine like one.
Thank you, God, today and always.
Ask your heart, is it love or lust
For it’s your heart that you should trust
The heart that pitter patters with every pounding beat
Beats even faster when the two are about to meet
Is it love or lust, my feelings can’t decide
For if I choose one, would the other be a lie?
Love and lust I have a condition of both
I love and lust his hugs the most
Love or lust, will I ever come to know
For the vision I see, I have yet to show
Love and lusting can be so unfair
When you’re loving and lusting someone who’s not there
With every passing day, the love won’t go away
The distance means nothing, cause on yo mind he stay
I will always carry my past with me, no matter the healing or growth I’ve put in; I will always carry that little girl inside.
That little girl who was always terrified, alone, and with anxiety eating her alive on the inside.
That little girl is usually quiet, but sometimes she stirs, awakened by memories.
But she remembers she can’t be hurt by those monsters who once haunted her day and night.
How she has grown and learned, healed, and forgave.
Panic will come and go.
But she will only become stronger with every passing day.
A shoulder in the storm when others flee,
A voice that cuts through silence, clear and true.
In chapters dark and bright, you stand with me,
The compass when my skies have lost their blue.
Not bound by blood, but something just as deep—
A choice renewed with every passing day.
The one who knows which secrets I still keep,
Yet loves the flawed mosaic anyway.
We've traced our paths through decades, hand in hand,
Through victories and wounds that leave their mark.
Some bonds, like oak trees, strengthen as they stand,
Growing more vital through both light and dark.
Time's current flows, but some things never end—
The rare and precious gift: a lifelong friend.????????????????
Love is long gone,
Happiness is nowhere in sight,
The world knocked me down,
And I gave up the fight.
Hope has been lost,
My life has fallen apart,
All I’m left with,
Are the scars on my heart.
Things are not getting better,
I lose faith with every passing day,
The world used me,
And then threw me away.
My life turned upside down,
And I’m barely hanging on,
Tears sting my eyes,
As I realize that everything is gone.
Pain cuts like a knife,
Damaged from the start,
All the world sees,
Are the scars on my heart.
I’m nothing more than a damaged soul,
A ticking time bomb,
Once the time runs out,
I burn like napalm.
I’m a waste of time,
I’ll never get to restart,
Nothing can begin to heal,
The scars on my heart.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL
It's been fifteen years since I last saw your face
I guess trying to see you in my dreams has been one big chase
I have cried so many tears
And all I ask from you is a whisper in my ear
Every day I look at your bed and just see a space
Between all my tears I still see your beautiful face
I have so many memories of you every passing day
Today is our birthday, and I guess it will be just another sad day
Sometimes I wish we could just skip this day
On this day sometimes I don't know how to act
Or what to say
When people say happy birthday
Inside I know everything will eventually be okay
So today I will blow out the candles for you and me
Till we meet again
I know there will always be pain
And someday I will meet you again
You shine so bright, a beacon of hope,
A radiant beauty, my soul's eternal scope.
Supportive and loving, through all life's strife,
My partner, my friend, my forever wife.
No regrets in choosing you, my heart's desire,
Together we share, love's sacred fire.
Our finances, one, no secrets untold,
Transparency's bond, our love forever to hold.
In my absence, home remains warm and sweet,
Your care, a haven, where love retreats.
You excel in wife and motherly roles,
A virtuous woman, with a loving soul.
Delicious meals, crafted with loving care,
Your culinary skills, beyond compare.
From a good home, your values shine,
A treasure, my Jewel, forever mine.
Academically, your support shines bright,
Encouraging me, through day and night.
Romantic cuddles, a love so true,
Your bosom, my comfort zone, forever anew.
I cherish you, now and forevermore,
My Jewel, my joy, my heart's greatest score.
You make life richer, with every passing day,
Forever grateful, in every loving way.
Author Dana Redricks
December 15, 2023
In the realm of love, a recipe is found,
Blending compassion, gentleness profound.
A perfect mix of sweet emotions true,
Combined with hardships and good times, too.
With every passing day, my love takes flight,
Growing closer, stronger, in your radiant light.
Even in anger, my heart's tethered to you,
For your presence makes my love deeper, true.
Love is not merely sunshine and flowers,
It weathers storms, endures life's showers.
Together we face the challenges that be,
Keeping the world at bay, just you and me.
Through thick and thin, our love shall remain,
Faithful and steadfast, despite any strain.
In the realm of love, we're bound as one,
United in a bond that can't be undone.
So let the winds of life blow as they may,
Our love will persist, come what may.
Through the good and the bad, my heart's steadfast,
In your embrace, our love will forever last.
My little piggo, I love the way you shine,
You have a cheek so pink, and eyes so divine.
Your hair is so bobby, just like a silk it flows,
As you roam in my heart, so free it goes.
Your chubby cheeks is a joy to behold,
You have eyes so bright, and a heart made of gold.
You bring a smile with every oink you utter
And a bundle of happiness just like a fluffy spring.
Oh my Piggo! You're more than just a friend,
A friend so loyal and truly fine.
It's your presence that makes worries vanish and disappear,
As we frolic and play, with joy and laughter near.
From bedrooms to kitchen, we happily roam,
Hunting for treasures, right here at home.
You bring warmth and laughter, every passing day,
Oh my sweet piggo, with you, life's troubles fade away
So this is to you, my little piggo,
May our adventurous journey together never end.
In a world so vast, let's make our memories grand,
For you are my piggo, forever in my hand.
To whom it may concern,
For time will surely tell,
I write to my loved ones
To say that I am well.
I scarcely can recall
A time more I content,
Than here amongst my friends
With time more wisely spent.
The rooming here is quaint,
In truth, a little cramped.
Likewise, harsh April rains
Make all my walls feel damped.
The silence, although grave,
Does make for better sleep.
Yet, every passing day
More neighbors moan and weep.
I hope to see you soon,
Perhaps within the year.
For winters cold and stiff
Are awfully lonely here.
Until we meet again,
I wish you all the best.
For my death after all
Is quite the restless test.
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