Eres Tú
I have left
the flesh
of my heart
along the roads
I travel
Searching
for you
vulnerable
and exposed
I tremble
at the
mere thought
of you
I have walked
miles of sunshine
and rain
simply to catch
a glimpse
It is you
that makes me
catch my breath
It is you
that creates
each smile
It is you
that carries
my heart
in porcelain hands
It is you.
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Perception
Struggles
to grasp terrain
on the way up
lead to a resolution
being stronger
on the way down
morning still has me
grabbing my head
not knowing
east from west
north from south
or why you’re not here
even when descending
upon the lush green
one cannot see
the road ahead
when their eyes
are sheltered
and fear the view.
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Sense of Being
My eyes
have traveled
the curves
of the earth
restless and weary
as they search
for purpose
My fingers
have navigated
the skin
of history
coarse and exposed
as they try
to grasp reality
My tongue
has tasted
the mouths
of oceans
articulate and accessible
as it proclaims
conscience and character
My ears
have heard
the songs
of mountains
majestic yet serene
as they filter
melody from noise
My nose
has inhaled
the perfumes
of forests
brisk and invigorating
as it defines
my soul and being
and my heart
has been
captured
by you.
Rusty Truck 