SAFE PASSAGE & SMELLING SALTS

She’s come of age
finally able to stretch
her body across the earth
and open her mind to
allow safe passage
of life, opinions and love
through her head
with a promise
of songs in their wake
and a profound awakening
of her senses
like smelling salts
made of wine, honey and laughter.

change

a new day and a
slightly unfinshed dream
wakes me.
an uncovered feeling,
it's lonliness.
new desire moves within me.
I grow restless with
impulsive thoughts
and know the gypsy in me
won't be quieted.
I feel afraid of what
that could mean.
I hope my courage
doesn't choose to sell out now.