Emily's poems

Flowing in Moderation

a few small notes resonate in these walls
emitting a gentle vibe, shaking stalls
every piece of our mind can show
the abstract with its fascinating glow
time stands still as I stare into this space
my arms reach out to caress and embrace
I roll the dice at random, what to expect
a new color that shines through to direct
our path to follow towards happiness
this is not it, there is more to witness
every soul that passes by what we know
fading into obscurity in shadow
I imagine what their life might be like
as we keep searching in this endless hike
I stand before the moment to listen
an amazing array of lights have risen
oh, how my heart longs for those dreams again
I plead for a light to arrive, a godsend
when it seems like life is getting shorter
this long, daunting trek is filled with mortar
we fight for a new beginning to see
every moment is lived, to believe
as I walk through the dim-lit submarine
gazing at this gorgeous ocean setting
my heart is filled with awe at these wonders
as I ascend from the land down under
then I land on a hard city boardwalk
seeing the many people stroll and talk
my wings spread as I glide about this town
there is lots to enjoy when life might drown
I examine the obscure places
with not much that goes on in its traces
how amazing this peace is, I stutter
the good we embrace.. the bad we suffer
my descent to this new area glides
taking a hiatus from that brief ride
I look at the buildings that surround me
being lost in my dreams.. they have found me
as I listen to the stories they tell,
suspending the limits of my small shell
I hear tragedies and trials broken
the battles they fight have now been spoken
being fired, heartbreak, loss from decay
they were lost in a maze.. finding their way
though they take a deep breath and try again
learning those lessons from the moments spent
so they tried somewhere else in a new way
and then soon enough, their heart was at bay
I was so fascinated by this tale
dragging through the mud, as they had failed
but getting back up to become stronger
each moment was great.. oh, how I wander
this might seem generic, but it's our choice
what else can you do when there is no voice..
I gently wave at the passersbys there
as I depart from this land I care
making a promise to visit sometime
seeing the remainder of light that does shine
I return to my mind as I fly out
wanting to fill up what was drained in droughts
connecting to the pulse in spirit soon
like a radio signal that we tune
I wonder what I predict that comes next
but for now, I take a rest on my bed
pleading that we will no longer feel dread
my dream is to help so many lost souls
through these poems that I write, in such flow
it will be okay, my dear tender child..
we will get through these moments in the wild
our vision is still clear amidst these doubts
this clarity sets in, departing clouds
we will emerge towards a brighter future
as we get help from the greatest tutor
so remember why you have kept going
taking control of the boat you are rowing
you will soon land on soft, gentle waters
after your battles when it gets hotter
your old life has died, your new life begins
keep holding on to your spirit within
my eyes have shut for a new light to shine
as I awaken to a sight so divine
embracing your heart I truly adore
refreshing this spirit at its true core
I calmly close this passage with love
to you reader, my precious angel dove..