Hope

Larger than life you were
Telling eyes
A laugh that could heartily fill a room
And though I despised you, you had your moments
When you were genuine and kind
Time passed
Years even
And now you are only a shell of what you were
You are tired
A darknesss, an aura of sadness clouds your once happy face
Drained of hope
I want to shake you awake
Convince you it's not over
Life is waiting for you
Hope is waiting for you
Just reach out and grab it
Anchor yourself in hope
Hold on

Wallflower

Carefully pasted in a garden of wood
Moments whispered and wasted, misunderstood
Invisible to the naked eye
But I see everything and wonder why
Glances do not seethe unnoticed by me
And I hear each sigh uttered in misery
Each silent tear rolling down your face
I have been here all along, but have I left a trace?
Uninvited, yet lingering still
Against all odds or against my will
Yet still not one has asked for a dance
Nor the slightest glimpse of sweet romance
Whisking away whispers, a stolen glance
But no one dares to take a chance
A smile is a risk, a conversation
Wondering the cause of such hesitation
Pursuit of safety, free from pain
A wallflower I still remain