My Fairy Friend

I am light with no features to define

Moving through space with a creature Divine

I’m envisioning some water that’s cool,

A waterfall that spills into a pool

I had seen her out on the trail before

Now, she’s dancing in the moonlight once more

I move out of sight so not to disturb

This beautiful soul that appears so pure

This time I’m seeing her a whole new way

As the music she hears makes her light sway

She’s dancing as though nobody’s around

And, if they were, she’d do it anyhow

I’m mesmerized by her intense beauty

But words can’t describe what I really see

She kept on dancing, I watched quietly

She stopped, looked my way, said, “Are you ready?”

I laughed, she has always known when I’m near

She says, “When you think of me, I appear”

This soul’s great passion is dance and music

When she hears the beat, she just grooves with it

I confirmed I’m ready, she moved my way

When our lights touched, everything felt okay

Then light as a feather, we lifted up

Moving through time and space, powered by love

We came to this place I see often times

That’s located somewhere deep in my mind

I squeal in delight thanking this sweet soul

And start to indulge until my tank’s full

I swam in the pool with complete freedom

No concern for judgement made it great fun

Then I sat on the edge while the falls rushed

The awesome sound helped my conscious mind hush

All time suspended as I lingered there

Every need was met so I had no cares

I opened my eyes and looked to the right

Saw my fairy friend dancing in the light

I grinned, nothing is more perfect than this

I used to believe it didn’t exist

A new reality I’ve realized

The limited view I see with my eyes

Satisfied, I nodded to my light guide

Ready to embrace my physical life

She winked, “Go ahead and take one more dip

I know it’s what you want, so just do it!”

I dove in the water, swimming real deep

Then it dawned on me, I don’t need to breathe

I stayed longer than I should, I’m quite sure

But when I emerged, it hadn’t fazed her

We flew back defying all space and time

Back to the crazy worldly life of mine

Before she departed, she looked my way

Said, “I’ll see you soon another day

Back on the trail, completely lost in thought

I’d wandered somewhere random with my dog

Something up ahead only he could see,

I realized was guidance from this fairy

Head Stone

Pausing to study the simple head stone

The body lies here while the soul’s gone home

Graduated from her mortal schooling

Aced her final on life’s truest meaning

There’re lots of flowers placed here by loved ones

And a picture of her when she was young

The dates on the stone suggest she grew old

Though she left this plane a giddy young soul

I witnessed her walking the fires of hell

The flames were consuming, she almost fell

Divine intervention guided her through

To a perfect place where her passion grew

I smile at the memory of her great life

Learning everything’s already all right

Run my hand across the stone one more time

Say good-bye to the name that was once mine

Heavenly Match

A match made in heaven, that’s how it seems

As she promises to fulfill your dreams

I gave what I had, it wasn’t enough

But my life with you has always been tough

Deep down inside I’m so happy you’re gone

To a place not here because here is wrong

The deepest thorn just got pulled from my side

The wound will heal quickly then I’ll be fine

You’re with your new love who’s taking the lead

Fanning your flames and fulfilling your dreams

I hope in your favor, the cards are stacked

Standing firm, I say, “You’re not welcome back!”

I’m now moving on with fewer regrets

The scar will stay but the pain I’ll forget

I’m content right here, learned a great lesson

As you enjoy this match made in heaven

Don't Fear

Snuggling here with her, time was running short

Her thoughts meander, “Where’d this nightmare start?

I want to recall time, before today

A time we were happy, all was okay”

She whispered, “I love you,” through a deep sigh

Then snuggled closer to her dying wife

They had met quite by chance at a trade show

And shared a taxi because of the snow

There was a certain comfort that felt right

They ended up talking late in the night

Their friendship blossomed into a romance

In no-time they were making lifetime plans

They got married when the law said they could

They were both happy, everything was good

Then the crushing news that changed everything

Hoping, praying didn’t change anything

The last few breaths as she holds her love near

She feels me close as I whisper, “Don’t fear”

Then I lift her love out of her embrace

As tears of anguish rush over her face

Her wife’s now free from mortal suffering

Now, with our help, her healing can begin

We tap on her shoulder when she’s asleep

And they’re together, again, in her dreams

Thirty Years

Thirty years ago, today, we agreed

Best friends and lovers, we would always be

In front of Reverend Love, I took your name

Vowing to love you through good times and pain

We had it all figured out, the perfect plan

Retiring early, traveling the land

We’d stash away money, live like fat cats

Just work a few more years, then enjoy that

Somehow the Universe didn’t agree

That this would be the path of our journey

A mighty big detour around the bend

Had us rethinking our life plan again

Along came our kids, kept us on the go

That it’d be this way, we’d never have known

Soon a busy life with three girls, four boys

Bringing lots of pain and our greatest joy

Now some new names, Papa and Granny Jo

We wear them proudly, who’d ever have known?

With four grand babes, number five on the way

Yes, our life right now is pretty damn great

Through all we’ve been through, you’re still by my side

Whatever’s in store, I’m down for the ride

Happy anniversary, my best friend

If I could go back, I’d do it again

Shackles

I feel there’s something anchoring me

What’s confusing is I’m totally free

This structure and boundaries are what I love

They tell me there’s more I’m capable of

I’m pulling against these shackles of chain

Hungry for freedom yet very afraid

This structure has kept me safely in check

My inner child is screaming, “What the heck?!”

She’s got the keys, I’m finally released

But feel unsure in this new realm of free

Then she pushes me right into the mud

And squeals, “Relax!!  Getting dirty is fun!”

At first I resist, completely freak out

And then, in no time, I’m rolling around

Now I see the ones that are standing here

They’re the mighty ones whose judgement I feared

I now can stand up for what I believe

Not giving in to those who don’t agree

This has been my shackle, I’ve slowly learned

How others view me is not my concern

Real Deal

Assuming she had just been discarded

She stepped away keeping herself guarded

There was no way she wanted them to see

The damage just done to her self-esteem

“We don’t want you.  You will never fit in

Plus, you’re not good enough to be with him

If we had a clue that you would be here

There’s not a chance that we would have appeared”

She responded, “Fine, I’ll just step away”

The haters cheered, “Yes, we want it that way!”

So she stepped away and walked through the door

Listening, sadly, as their applause roared

She was stripped of her status, standing there

And realized she really didn’t care

She began making new plans in her head

Now opting for simplicity instead

I was observing this interaction

And was impressed with her calm reaction

Eventually I let myself be seen

Inviting her to take a trip with me

With nothing to lose, everything is gone

She said, “Sure, what the heck, I’ll come along”

She was hesitant going back inside

“Why must I do this?  I just want to hide!”

“They can’t see you in this high vibration

And you need to hear their conversation”

I convinced her as we slipped through the door

To visit this social nightmare once more

He’s standing up ready to bare his truth

She wanted to turn and flee from the room

I said, “Please listen you might be surprised

Things may be different than you realize”

“First, I love her unconditionally”

He began, “She’s the perfect one for me

All of you want me to be your puppet

I must perform when you sound your trumpet

“Now you’re standing here with your bribery

If I play your way, you’ll give me money

In my opinion, you’re not worth a damn

Living life simple, a much better plan

“As of this moment, you are all dismissed

Whatever you brought here will not be missed”

He came for her bringing only his truth

“The only one I belong with is you

“I want this adventure, just you and I

Living our simple easy going life”

She looked back at me, “Is this all for real?

I winked, “Damn straight, babe, this is the real deal”

                                                         Coco Moonbeam