Peace of Me

photo by Anh Nguyen

Yesterday’s promises shook hands with Today’s tears.
Pleased to meet you, friend. How are you, Today?

My weaknesses have grown mighty,

My truths became lies,

My companions look like strangers.

I’m scared of a journey with no shoes on my feet.
I’m fearful of adventure without your compass.
I’m damned if I dare reach beyond your love
and doomed if the blood of my trek was for nothing.

What happened, Yesterday?

I danced with Desire,

Watched the sun set with Regret,

And made love to Mystery.

Curiosity made me do it.

She pursed her lips so pretty,

Kissed my hand and invited me to live.

We broke bread with Fear and

Shared secrets with Power.

Tomorrow keeps knocking at my door,

but I’m too busy to answer.