Monday, 30 March 2015

Dawn on the Shore

Wide awake I face the morn
Sky lights up with breaking dawn
Sun peeks out of its sea bedspread
Through the inky dark fleecy pink streaks thread
Lapping waves as the tide comes in
Seabirds wheel with a raucous din 
Fisherfolk put little boats to sea
Two stray dogs on a barking spree
Clean and cold and salty air 
Empty beach stripped and laid bare
Barefoot, hair whipped, with arms curled
I stood all alone in my own little world

Try Not To Hurt Me

Try not to hurt me
I'll break beyond repair
Don't ever leave me
I'll drown in despair
I opened myself to you
Let slide the mask I wear
I've told you my secrets
I've laid myself bare
Don't betray that trust
It'd be more than I could bear
Promise you'll love me
And treat me with care...