Americangirlisrael

Clipped Wings

My clipped wings dropped and refused to lift

They shed, they bled, discouraged and swift

The No’s had infiltrated my skin so deep

I crept and tingled with doubtful sleep

This lasted for days it is not my desire to fool.

Sometimes years passed with rejection so cruel.

And I’m not sure how or when but the storm passed through

And a slice of sunshine stole the view.

It took months to believe clear skies were ahead;

But honestly, I reached the point where it didn’t matter.

My desires and dreams were greater than what any others said.

And their negativity became ignorant chatter.

In the time that passed the only sound I heard was my plight

And just like that my wings took flight.

Dancing in the Rain

I’ve felt these hands

I’ve looked in those eyes

I’ve gotten lost, dear friend

In this imaginary disguise

It seems the road you and I take

Will not wet a dry heart

Nor move us forward

From anywhere but here

And I’m afraid I’ll miss the sun

While our bodies stay in the same familiar place

Water hanging over us

An easily broken embrace.

I am letting go now

I’ve memorized the steps to this dance.

My feet move to a different rhythm

It’s no longer the same.

The sun is coming out

And I’ve stopped dancing in the rain.

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The Calico Cat

You, dear fear, have nothing on me.

My skin as colored as autumn leaves

Breathes strength and vitality

To the hopeless thieves.

Others manipulations attempt to weigh inside

But only on the surface can actually reside

For my skin, dear fear, is stronger than yours.

Like a fortified wine, the sweetness you desire

comes packaged dry

My untouched heart never goes on sale to buy.

I am the domesticated goddess

Who wars on behalf of you

Take me for granted and my darling,

You are the fool

The golden spheres which comprise my coat

Show pods of courage that remain afloat.

To serve me in threatened times

where the lyrics of my melody sting unrhymed

And in the blackness of night

I, alone, must fight

You, dear fear, have nothing on me.