Living Well With You

Before You

She was reckless, daring,
wild for adventure
around every turn.

Her large curls blew around her
like a lions mane
giving her strength

to survive in the jungle.
Broken promises from trusted
lovers, parents, friends.

She was stumbling down
winding paths in darkness
hoping that there was more

than merely surviving.
She wanted to thrive
in meadows of wildflowers.

She wanted to fall madly
in love with her life,
with everyone in it.

Moonlight guided her through
endless nights.
She embraced the chaos.

She laughed, dancing in lobbies,
running down sidewalks
beneath the stars.

Liars plagued her
beautiful life she was building.
Sweet candy words

rotting on filthy lips.
She believed them, still.
Always wanting to find the good

in undeserving people.
Always searching, yearning,
waiting for a heart to match hers.