Layers of Life

Late Nights & Early Mornings My late nights with you are ones of loveWe chill out all late eveninguntil it’s early morningBefore sunrise, it’s time to put on our shoesand get ready to head out.We take our child-like hearts down a pathto the beach early this morning to meander about..to wait for the sun to…

Sun Chase Up at dawnOn the moveSun chasin’Heart racin’Hike pacin’ Outdoors somewhere newWon’t return to this placeExcept in my dreamsThis is my one timeSo I take it all in like never beforeEvery flower, every color,Clouds reflecting on lakesTake deep breaths and breaksSo joyous in every step I take The curve of the green landgreeting the…

PMS Then that timeof the monthIt rolls around againLike clockworkand my brain starts to driftmy priorities mixedA week before it visitsMy will to be meslowly fadesAnd I cocoonDon’t wake me upUntil afternoonGeez get a gripNot so easyEmotions overflowLike clockworkIt rolls around again…Wasn’t this bad ten years ago · LRD · April 2019 From the collection:…

The Greatest Wealth Hardcore happyEmotional and sappyKind and caringMaybe over sharingNever stop exploringStay strong, brave, humble, sillyStay true to yourselfIt is the greatest wealth · LRD · June ’19 From the collection: All Poems ∆ Life’s Journey

Humble Heart Get up and moveMove with grace and purposeSit still and listenListen with a humble mind anda thankful heartYou planted the seedNow [Grow] · LRD · [Pic: a bicycle ride around the town of Kampot Cambodia] From the collection: All Poems ∆ Life’s Journey

Hazel Glow At sunsetEarth tones turn a shade darkerShadows between bright glowsExcited for the starsto show I’m a child of the moon andA lover of the sunSun kissed blonde hairfreckles on my nose betweenHazel brown eyesEyes of a curious kindMind of a poetHeart for good deedsArms open for hugsand possibilitiesLegs for adventuresTrusting the intentionsEnjoying the…