Yellow Ribbon

written by: Janette Marie © 2010 Janette Marie

So afraid to speak the truth
to reveal feelings locked inside
thoughts to words I want to share
needing only to know you care
The day you said good bye
my mind knew it was coming
my heart wanted the fairytale
a love to never end
My life's been lived in make believe
but one not of the happy kind
make believe that all is good
fake a smile; fools everyone
Pretend so long who really knows
when feelings are real or make believe
soul becomes untouchable
to feel for real is not allowed
Since the day you said good bye
I know what sadness feels like
no longer make believe; a true and honest cry
There is a yellow ribbon around my heart
waiting for your return.

Just For Me

written by: Janette Marie © 2010 Janette Marie

Beside you I wish to be
my head upon your chest
to hear your voice recite a poem
you've written just for me.

To know the space beneath your chin
my head fits and longs to be
at total peace within your arms
to hear your words spoken with charm

One in that moment
time remains still
breath is stolen as two hearts merge
one begins where the other ends
our eyes are not open
yet clearly we see

Beside you I wish to be
my head upon your chest
to hear your voice recite the poem
you've written just for me.

The Climb

Photography by: Janette Marie

Written by: Janette Marie© 2010 Janette Marie

If you climb a tree

will you take me with you

will you take my hand
will you lead the way

show me which branches to hold

which ones to put my weight upon

If you climb a tree

will you let me sit with thee

while we sit upon the tree

will you share your thoughts with me

If you climb a tree

can we stay there forever

to share the view of the beautiful world

so close to the sky - so free

or should we choose to fly

If you climb a tree

please let me come along.

Canopy of Color

Photography by Janette Marie
Written by: © 2010 Janette Marie

White are the tree tops over the road
leaves of summer have long since gone
despite the light ~ shadows dwell
within this heart of mine
cold of winter ~emptiness of night

Sun warms more each day
creating dots of green above
tunnel of white over the road
becomes a tunnel of light above

Green and yellow become the colors
of the canopy over the road
cooling the path that leads the way
to changes needed to bring about light
light that dances amongst the shadows
chasing them to distant places

The canopy now is a colorful one
many shades of happy colors
a color to match each joyful change
to lighten my life and brighten my soul
no more shadows hiding inside
only Peace and Joy under the Colorful Canopy.

Dancing Shoes

Drawing by:  Tim E.

written by:  Janette

© 2010 Janette Marie

Sparkling socks and
Sparkling Glove
reflecting light from spotlight above
gliding across a moonlit floor
appears the man with simple shoes

The moment he moves, the crowd is entranced
People respond as a note leaves his throat
a ballad of love between singer and folk
like a string is attached to each little note
connecting to a heart of someone nearby
The hat, the glove his Simple Shoes
His Voice, HIs Dance, His words
tied to our hearts forever

Sensational Smile with Soulful Eyes
reflecting light from the moonlit circle
claps like thunder to the beat of his songs
he's surrounded by light and
lifting up hearts.

Memories he creates with each step, each movement
Music and words to enlighten our minds
Sharing his light reflecting so bright
encourages all to join in the flight

Perfectionist Performing the Dance of the Moment
One with the World, One with us all
he dances the dance in his Dancing Shoes
So alive and so grand in his Simple Shoes
he flashes the sweetest boyish grin
he softly and sweetly says...
I love you more...