Saturday, May 31, 2008

Oh... these might fit in nicely...





For Lola

I really could just write
About her beauty
The whiteness of her vest
But it wouldn't do her justice

She just sits there
Her head slightly tilted
Not the wisest of expressions
But she has matured

Her thoughts might tumble
To the left side right now
Jumbling them up nicely
I do wonder what they are

One might think of her as small
And yet for years
She has observed and thought
Endured and enjoyed

Silent witness and owner
Of the house, her house
Kindly allowing presence
Defending her area

You welcome, you threaten
And soon after that
Hiding with fear, avoiding conflict
Terrified by a gust of wind

It wouldn't be a house
Without you running out the door
And back again, around the table
Recalling it without even closing my eyes

Sudden bursts of frenzy
Followed by eons of sleep
Must lead to an interesting
Mix of perspectives

There's time for confusing play
There's silent guilty theft
And immediate obedience
Followed by lazy compliance

So very anciently patient
Here I will use that word only twice
Dressed to attract, in her carriage
Knowing to be the center of attention

She makes us think she misses us
And silently she does
But truth be told
She wouldn't want us to know

And when she moves up and down
Without wanting to - trying to sleep
Exposed to the other's passion - Ours
Or the Mongol Empire's molestation

Even getting up there is a feat
Be it my lap, the couch
A tasty morsel or just her nest
My clothes or the odd costume on the floor

Ultimately, she looks at me from below
Helplessly agonizing over
Imminent death by shark
Helpless as a tiny baby

The next time she just jumps
As if she never needed anyone
Ignoring whom she just asked
To cuddle her, because she needed it

Endless patience - patience patience
Waiting Waiting Waiting
For the next time the words appear
That make her run and make you catch her

Emotions widely raging from
Those of a millenium sphynx
To those of a terrible Greek actor
Stoic, depressed, happy or extatic

We don't always listen
But when we do pay attention
We recognize ourselves in her
- I will allow this mention only once

Because Lola, so often ignored
Scolded, pampered, dressed and loved
You belong where you are now
No other place would be right

Lola the day may come
Perhaps the incarnation
Which give Your tumbling thoughts
The audience they deserve

But I do know being a little more aware
Of who you are and what you stand for
Will help not just you, Lola
But - humbly - me as well...

(it was really about time i wrote about her)

Friday, May 30, 2008

Double Growth

Had I learned it in nine years' time, it would have taken me half a century. Love at first touch has another layer... for both. And it still requires a definite and careful growth. With all the care and tenderness it is like allowing the projection of a feeling to define one's decisions. And they still need to be taken. Right or wrong. Mind and heart at odds.

Be it Fear, the Situation, Disbelief... Suprise at something so glorious. "No! It can't be!" Powerful protection mechanisms kick in - and if one is lucky - they may start to fade and allow the full volume of feelings to flow through one's soul.

Especially after a long and intense life. And there is still one ahead of us. As children and as a growing organism that slowly becomes one.

In Love.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Biggest Drawing in the World




Shy

What I hand you today
Had I known time ago
Something as crude
Would be so welcome by you?

Is it? And if it is...

No, I know it is,
Or it would not be
My first thought in the morning.

And perhaps
Where there is no need for shyness
And you might
You will return the favor?

Ya Einee

My darling oh my eye,
Oh my eye, oh my nights
You make my eyes not sleep
During my days and my nights

I swear to God I missed you as much as your eyes,
And when you left me I missed your eyes
When you're around, oh Abou Samra (Dark One)
I enjoy staying up all night

And my beauty will live forever
And we'll sing, oh my eye, oh night
And singing is the life of our soul
And will heal the wounded heart

Come on let's dance and sing
And let's live in the most beautiful paradise

Come on, come on, come on...

Come on oh Baseim, play the drum a little
And oh Yasbee, improvise for me
And oh music, play yourself a little more

Dance for us like this...

(hoping it is the right one - to do list: learn Arabic)

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Wow...

I know someone who is sooooooooooooooooo going to be cuddled soon!



Tingling sensations going up and down my spine - just thinking about it.



I Love You

Finally

One thinks about it
Experiences it even
Refreshes or discovers it for the first time

New perspectives
Find the meaning to an entire song
Like a misunderstood word in a lyric

Or sees the joy
In the Higher Love's eyes
And I kneel in Wonder, Finally

(2007 as well, bowing to StWi and BoMa)

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Average Stupidity

"Think of how stupid the average person is and realize half are even stupider!" - George Carln

Moving with her Music

moving with her music
finally having it within me
finally reaching that point
moving on with the rhythm

sharing her dreams
sharing her nightmares
being held
and holding

moving with her music
overtaking the others
slowing down with respect
moving on to the heartbeat

seeing her movement
feeling my own
receiving her warmth
and giving her mine

moving with my music
never wanting to stop
always needing to change
her passion moving me

(July 2007 - minor changes)

Monday, May 26, 2008

Hello Kitty Anatomy


... and others...


Simple

It is always within me
But I lose track of it
Simplicity
It disappears in a forest of constraints
Of outside influences

If I like to write
I write

If I have to love
I love

Why does that have to change
Do I need a tattoo with the word "simple"
On my forehead?

Not my hand, or I would get used to it
A gentle reminder
In my mirror

Saturday, May 24, 2008

The Room Changed

The light, the sound, the available spaces.

They opened, moved - impress themselves in a different way. Changes leading back to an energy, a need to create, the artist's drive.

Perhaps visualized long ago - while reading a book about what it takes to unleash the artist within - now it is there. And it will grow while walking on the path together. It will re-materialize differently.

A dream come true. Thankful to be part of it.

Two high chairs. One rediscovers. The other one finds.

Friday, May 23, 2008

And suddenly...

We talk of this and that
Important things
Or lesser stuff

While She is
Seriously answering
I sigh affectionately

And then she answers
With a little girl's voice
"I Love You Daddy"

Uninterrupted
She resumes