If You Must

Go now,

If you must,

To conquer the world

Though it lead you far from me

Think me cold,

If you must,

With my cool, smooth façade

(Though inside pummeled blue)

Go now,

For I see you must,

The die has been cast

Alone, you'll cross the Rubicon

The We of Us

too well

do I remember

the we of us

immature bliss-blessed

our clothes lay

around us on the floor
scattered like petals

from a fading bloom

we were the center

of both the universe

and blossom

pistil and stamen – we

I squandered springtime

sowing a mighty whirlwind

in ignorant arrogance

I did harvest the squall

only too well

do I remember

the we of us

still I do mourn

for that infinite loss

Little Susie Sunshine

good morning,

good morning

little Susie sunshine

I welcome your return …

(and not a moment too soon)

I have yearned for

your happy face

that frilly collar

of finest lace

understated

elegant grace

welcome home,

welcome home

most dear
little Susie sunshine

whose bright warmth

has brought a beaming smile

to this winter-weary
heart of mine