Poetic License

She chases butterflies like a child… But she’s scared of an emotional connection… She chases her man’s attention… By using sex instead of affection… She acts like a spoiled child… When she doesn’t get her way… She holds herself up for ransom… When her lover wants to play… No matter how much he loves her… She’s unable to return the gift… Once he brings her to that special place… She rolls over and acts as if she’s miffed… One minute she’s so happy to see him… Like she missed him the entire day… She’s constantly pulling him closer… Only to abruptly push him away… The next moment she claims her independence… As if she’s Joan of Ark… But after spending too much time alone… A rekindling she wishes to embark… No matter how gentle he caresses her… She’s unable to feel the affection… No matter how much he says ‘I love you…’ She’s scared of that emotional connection… I love my girlfriend so deeply… And I wish that she could see… We make a good team together… My butterfly chasing girl and me… It...

When life’s challenges  Become too heavy to bear... It’s in the cemeteries  That I come to share... My loving memories  Of having you in my life... For it’s you who takes away  My fears and strife... Strolling peacefully   Among the silent tombs... Like resting comfortably   In our mothers’ wombs... Listening to quiet voices   Sharing stories of love... Making one aware  Of a perfect world above... Tranquil walks  Among resting souls... Sharing memories  Of lifetime goals... Comfortably knowing  That the next chapter begins... With a warm embrace  From family and friends... One should never worry  When the end finally arrives... As Our Lord opens up  His warm and inviting skies... Knowing that together  We will once again be... In our mothers’ loving embrace  For all the world to see... ©  2020 Jeffrey Pipes Guice

You came in completely naked… And you’ll go out naked, as well… You arrived here so very weak… You’ll leave weak, as far as you can tell… You came in without any money… And you’re going to leave it all behind… You arrived with no possessions… And you will leave totally resigned… It’s not about how you started… Or about how you will end… All that really matters… Is have you been a good friend… Have to been a good person… To all that you have met… Have you been a good neighbor… Or someone they wish to soon forget… Life is but a journey… Things come and they go… So have you given it your all… You’re the only one who will truly know… But you still have time To make peace with your life… To say you’re sorry to those you hurt… And don’t forget your ex-wife… We only have so much time… And never know when the end is near… Start fixing those broken relationships… So when you leave, your conscience is clear… ©  2021 Jeffrey Pipes Guice