lake part 2

Imaginings are the boats I build
Nailing together wishes
So I can push the shore away
And sail into a lovely dream.

But the water is deceitful above all things
Full of eels and evils
Untethered, I'd sail into a monster's jaws

The currents are strong
I'd be so easily swept away
Without anchors on my ankles.

Nowadays I lie in the sand
Breathing in the sun
Wondering why I would ever want to sail away
my heart's desire always dwelt here

melted

I'm a snowflake that fell into lava.
I never stood a chance, So happy to melt away

Plunged in fire.
Faint with love.

I see a glimpse, and I whirl around to hear His voice.
The light of the kingdom shines through broken bits of creation. I linger in those places.

boys vs candy

Kisses might be sweet, but candy you can keep and eat

Kisses melt in your pockets.
You can't keep them in a fridge.
They don't come in a wrapper or a box to keep them safe.

And I've never met a boy as strong as the taste of a sour straw.
Or a man with a heart as soft as cotton candy.

Boys are more stubborn than Milk Duds clinging to your teeth.

Also, you can't get cooties from eating candy

post-rain

A thousand little frosted mirrors
Are thrumming with the last few drips
Slip-sliding out of the sky.

The world is dressed in shades of silver
Each breath feels soggy in my chest
and tastes like a cool drink of water.