This peaceful feeling deep within
Trust it won't go away
Hold faith that today isn't
The beginning of the end
Finally joy is sent our way...

In our private moments
We fear the most bludgeoning hurt
So overpowering, we long to retreat
Yet we'll never experience
The essence of beauty
By admitting defeat
Before our fate unfolds
Only a fool turns a cold shoulder
And pretends everything is fine
When his heart aches
To be awakened.

P July 23, Aug 12, 2004.