Lonely Hearts

As she falls asleep, his arms envelop her in warmth.

His chest is her pillow.

She listens to his gentle heartbeat knowing it isn't meant for her..

But sometimes lonely hearts just need warm arms to fall asleep in.

Life is short

Life is short

“Who are you and what are you doing here?” The theme for a funeral I Just recently attended for another who died so soon...

Short like a temper is the life we live

Age doesn't mean invincible like it did when we superhero played on the play ground

Never would I have guessed at 24 years old that I would have known so many that have passed who once too believed they were invincible.

And although our time here is temporary, our spirit is invincible..so who are you and what are you doing here?

Because when life rolls it’s dice your way that’s the only thing you’ll leave

When you’re getting fitted for your heavenly wings will you see the footprints you left on earth? 

Because the superhero’s playing in the playground will soon find out they’re not invincible either and need some footsteps to follow

The unkown time on your watch should not discourage you, lift that head higher than ever because the lights in your eyes can inspire others to enjoy each moment they otherwise would have taken for granted

Life shouldn't be lived based on the fact that it’s temporary but on the fact that we have a purpose in it.

So, who are you and what are you doing here? 

Subway Companions

Slouching insecurity, she steps onto the subway and sinks in to her usual spot never looking up

She wears stress like an accessory in the form of baggy eyes and unwashed hair.

The cross on her neck is the only thing on her that speaks hope

However, today she looked up and in a moment of humanity her eyes drearily met with his.

Passed the bags and wrinkles sit her warm brown eyes that hadn’t genuinely looked into another’s for far too long.

Out of relief a tear rolled down her cheek because she knew he wasn’t looking at her accessories of stress. 

Rather, he saw her for the person even she forgets she is sometimes.

Content and Confident she steps onto the subway and nestles into her usual spot

She wears joy like an accessory in the form of a smile and loving eyes

Looking up, her neighbor gleams because from one genuine moment of humanity they've become best friends