Artsy Tink

Carefree spirits bottled up inside

Trapped by emotions that tame

Hearts led around on a leash by its captor

Confused by the rules of the game

A forfeit of control for each fantasy ride

Obscuring the thief in the night

Mindful of the figure in the shadows

Intoxicated by the beacon of light

Consumed by the torture absence creates

A child-like adoration abounds

Hidden wonders desperate to explore

Each destructive hold astounds

The mystery and grace of nature move them

Token resistance to the iniquity

A wolf cries boy in a repetitive chord

 Unleashing the clarity of their destiny

Trapped beneath the surface

Unable to break free

Lies a cold and lonely soul

Desperate for some peace

 A tiny taste of freedom

Nipping at her heels

Spreads an unfamiliar warmth

Allowing her to feel

She savored every moment

The gift of love so bright

Before the darkness settled in

Returning her to night

Scrawled upon the walls of stone

Standing tall about her heart

Silent prayers etched so deep

Unwilling to depart

Rescue me from this dismal state

Wordlessly she implored

Release me from my hollow fate

Unlock the prison door

Resounding pleas unwavering

Journey far in hopes he’ll hear

To save her from the depths of hell

Replacing all her fears

Downcast eyes full of grief
Body numb to the chilly air
Dress tangled about her legs
Winds whipping through her hair
Frantically trying to recall
His words, his look, his touch
Memories are all that’s left
Dependent on her crutch
Thoughts of days so long ago
Two lovers in the sand
Running, climbing, laughing, smiling
Walking hand in hand
Her troubles momentarily forgotten
Giving rest to her weary soul
Reality returns too quickly
A reminder she is not whole
Standing at the water’s edge
Where dreams disappeared
Waiting for her lover’s return
Silent prayers tinged with fear
The image of the lonely girl
Pacing to and fro
Hesitant to leave her post
In case her lover showed
The angel girl as she was known
Was said to call his name
If you listen very closely
You may hear it once again
The faintest whisper of her words
Carried forth by whipping winds
Tell a story of long ago
Of a love that will not end
The angel with her viking hair
Standing guard along the coast
Will wait until her days are done
Eternally a ghost
She is doomed to roam the earth
A sad and lonely fate
Unless she gains the will to see
Our Lord above awaits

An angel appeared before him
A figure bathed in light
Golden curls adorned her head
Eyes shining clear and bright
She was a welcome interruption
His life desperate for repair
A gift from God he knew at once
To lead him from despair
Her soul an endless repository
Full of love for the broken boy
His sense of self awakened
Overcome with sudden joy
Before long her image haunted him
From the darkness a demon lurked
Perception no longer reliable
Convoluted delusions at work
Golden curls slithered and hissed
Eyes shifted from blue to red
The bright light that surrounded her
Transformed to flames instead
To survive he must destroy her
A battle he must not lose
Bury the angel in disguise
Or risk the right to choose
The first blow met with silent pleas
Blood dripping from his hand
He raised his sword and burrowed deep
Convinced of God’s command
A flutter of wings broke the silence
A slight breeze against his skin
To his dismay his opponent rose
To return to her origin
His transgression fully realized
Noiseless tears began to fall
Mindful of his broken dreams
She was an angel after all

Without you in my life it seems no sun can ever shine
Only darkness will appear and last for all of time
Without your touch to make me whole my life, I fear, is grey
No other touch will reach so far and guide me through the day
Your gorgeous eyes they penetrate and set my soul aflame
Without your heart, your touch, your look, my being, it shall wane
I never thought that I would find a soul that mirrored mine
When you exposed your heart to me all motion froze in time
 To live without the joy of you, this I can not bear
I’’d rather die a dozen deaths than turn my back on fear
Even though one heart is gone the other still beats on
The sun still shines, the moon still glows, and dusk still turns to dawn

A moment eternal in her mind
To mark the beginning of the end
A time of recognition and rebirth
The awakening of a long lost friend
It happened on a cool, lazy afternoon
This very day last fall
The joining of two kindred souls
Amidst warning bells and all
Creations laced with cosmic dust
A connection tough to resist
Souls destined to collide
Fate sealed with “The Kiss”
The timing was imperfect
For these two souls it could not be
With the end came many questions
Was this a test or destiny?
A year has passed since that magic day
Persistent memories a casual assault
Her senses remain defenseless
Against remnants of love so fraught
Incessant desire has yet to fade
Constant loss remains profound
Comfort sought and found each day
Amidst the ghosts of their pleasure ground