serotonin surfing

 
I thrive on unconventional pleasures
{before you say it...
yeah...those too...
but that's not where this is going
get your mind out of the gutter}

you'll find me feet up on the railing
out on the porch...in the pouring rain
as thunder crashes overhead
the flash & the splash
ahhh...it's a symphony in my head

light me a fire & I'll be there
found curled in the warmth of its glow
gazing into snapping flames
...in another world
not hearing a word being said

the scent of baking bread
will always send me reeling
flashing back into the past
savoring a memory feeling
...cherished & safe

if my headphones are on
go away...I'm plugged into a song
one with the music...shamelessly singing
{& I can't stress this enough
shameless is golden for me}

look into my eyes
with no thought of fucking
just talk to me...about everything
like we're making passionate love
...with our minds

those trails that crunch with every step
call to every corner of my soul
in ways I can't even express
& though age does take its toll
I'm still up for that backwoods stroll

when coffee begins to burble
& aroma fills the room
I'm on the edge of my seat
eager for that first cup
...the new beginning it represents

& tuck a tender kiss
in that intimate sensitive curve
where shoulder meets neck
then keep going...knowing...
its message was felt

make me laugh when I'm angry
& fight over...I'm no longer mad
humor is a part of me
a genetic legacy
...compliments of daddy

give me a pen
& the face of a mountain
I'm in heaven
inspiration rolling down on me
scribing volumes of poetry

conquering fears for me is a rarity
but I'll ride that high until I die
not even thinking about the next one
every victory matters
& I live for the celebration

surviving
thriving
against all the odds
the ultimate serotonin infusion
damn...I get off on that buzz