Submissions by Bliss

Be true to yourself is what they say,
that is how to find your way.
Discerning heart must take the task
and to one's inner voice does ask,
"Of blended shades and muddled hues,
can you afford to pay the dues?"
How do you calculate the cost
of wishes hushed and moments lost?
Weigh wisdom, passion, common sense
through hindsight's introspective lens.
Apply today the lessons won.
Much easier it's said than done.
The promises unsaid be kept
and let the unshed tears be wept.
Our good intentions often cut
when living life with...

I feel your approach and steal myself away.
breathe...deep...slow...
deliberate calm over skittered water's edge.
thumping...steady...strong...
Your nearness eclipsed my nerve (dry-mouthed, thick-throated swallow).
I lick my lips then fight the bubbling grin.
Against my better judgement, I chance a glance.
Bare thoughts exposed to knowing gaze (you never disappoint).
Burning up, the moment crests, I turn and walk away.
Smiling at the ripples...

Infinity, my ecstasy
Endless morphing galaxies

Birth of light, photon flight
Supernova, heart's delight

Elements configurate
Relevance just dissipates

Waves on waves, and ceaseless tide
Nature never breaks its stride

In this world I'm finally free,
A drop of water in the sea.

Winter white glows at night,
your fingers touch my face.
Floating flakes, limbs of lace,
a silent work of art.
In your eyes, true love lies,
that night you won my heart.