mist

As each breath flies

across the land

of memories

and the darkness falls

weaving shadows

thin as spider webs

intricate

breaking up with

dew drop moonlight

closer we walk

towards

the tomorrow

that will never be

finding our footsteps

on the

mist of today

The mask

Stand tall

speak loud

laugh through

the pain.

Put on that face,

the one everyone likes

muster all your strength

don't let the tears fall

don't show your feelings

don't show the fragile

being you are

live the lie

live the secrets

live the heartache

but never show them

who you are

and they will never

break you

Shadow Angel ?

I see you

hiding in the 

shadows

the depth of the room

I see you waiting

waiting for me to

sleep

catch me unawares

I hear you

breathing in the shadows

holding each breath

like a

moment in time

waiting for me to scream

running scared

I see you

vivid colours

blinding my eyes

showing me what I know

I cannot rid myself of

the truth that is you

I cannot hide from the

dreams that you are

I must believe you will be 

gone

when the sunlight

brushes the tips of the mind

or else I will never return.

Red mist

A red mist

darkens

Behind my eyes

A whooshing 

in my ears

as colours swirl

and darken my mind

Thoughts jumble

waiting 

to pour out 

or cause

heart thumping dreams.

I fight

pushing it away

waiting for the

calm,

hoping

that my soul 

can be saved.

Old woman

A wrinkled paper tissue face

confusion etched in

walk towards

but step away.

The stick 

supporting a bent body

leaning heavily

shuffling unsteady.

Fabrics crease 

they drown 

the skeleton shape

hanging, swishing

a heavy load to carry

A smile to a distant

memory

eyes that look

but see me as

a shadow of the past

known

but not recognised

A face that should 

be someone loved

but is a stranger.

I look

symapthy given

but none needed

long gone are

the days of dignity

hope stretches onward

Dream

As I close my eyes 

the darkness seeps

moulding itself

wrapping itself

tenderly around my body.

My thoughts drift along

on a merry go round

with the distant murmerings of the past.

My mind slowly opens,

a door to another place

my breathing slows and 

I can feel the welcome 

release of the day

images bubble as I move

from one place to another

and dreams beckon

with a soft hello

The lake

I see the lake

the sun shining, casting

sparkles, dancers across

the surface,

skipping lightly

arms welcoming

ready to embrace

as I delve

caressed by the waves

soothing, supporting

as I swim in 

the perfect 

blue