Dusk

Dusk

Hurry sunset, I need my moon,
in all it's quiet beauty

Be still, wind, I want to "hear"
as eventide breaks o'er the horizon

Silence, birds, head to your roost,
it's time to close this day

Awaken, stars and sprinkle the sky
with bursts of tiny diamonds

Here she comes, my faithful moon,
to guard me and the sea

Lynn West
(c) 2010

Wally's Gangstas

Wally's Gangstas

Plastic swords flailing,
one hand in the air
ah, but that's not all,
upset carts, if you dare

Empty out the bins,
scattering clothes
as you go,
then acting the innocent
when someone "sees"
the show

Wear a certain color,
a different kind of cap,
watch out for security
or you'll wind up in
his trap

Ask yourself one question
of how it's going to be
will you continue this
life of mischief
and debauchery?

I hope you answer
"no, not I"
for this you need to know,
the petty crime is fun
for now, but don't let
it lead you to death row...

Lynn West
(c) 2010

for DH

The Garden

The Garden

My fingers itch
for the soil,
my body aches
but welcomes the toil
of digging in the earth
on a warm spring day

To plant the seeds, all in a row,
then sit back to watch
them grow,
'tis sheer heaven in a
comforting way

To feast upon one's bounty,
grown by thine own hand
is worth more than all the
riches found across the land

So grow ye herbs and lentils,
corn, wheat and peas too
and you will feed the Earth,
my friend, starting with you

Lynn West
(c) 2010

Drizzle

Drizzle

Darkness circling,
when will the sun shine
again?

Rain clouds looming,
driving me to tears

Anguish drips
on my window sill

Dampness feels like the
grip of death

Sol, why have you forsaken me?

Lynn West
(c) 2010

Shading Life

Shading Life

Don't mess with my memories,
I have them in my mind "just so"

Don't remind me of the facts,
I don't really want to know

Denial is my tutor, hope,
my best friend

I constantly replay the good times
over and over again...

Living my life in a bubble of what was
seems to be the only way

To get through all the lonely nights
and face another day

Lynn West
(c) 2010

Time Trap

Time Trap

Time falls away
as the sky opens
her arms to
shed sweet tears

Alone, she paces,
oblivious to the rain,
drenched in uncertainty

Foggy windows hide
the clock that has long
since stopped it's ticking

Nicotine-stained fingers
flick ashes to the floor
as he taps his restless foot
and once again closes his
bloodshot eyes... on the
night that never ends

Lynn West
(c) 2010

Abyss of the Soul

Abyss of the Soul

Dark is the night when the stars
won't shine, like a hole in the bottom
of the sea...

Black is the heart of the evil one,
standing over me

Ebony splinters where once was the
soul of the man who lost his way

Raven sparks fly from his eyes;
he will find no peace today

Lynn West
(c) 2010