#ckcreations

I still picture myself

snuggled up in our house

many books on the shelf

on the lake, a space

for two

you’re a writer

and I’m your muse

together

just me and you.

it’s autumn 

and we pull out our knits

our throws, boots, mugs, 

and fall decor for kicks

traditions of long walks

continue as we age

starry nights

take us over in a haze

I’m still dazed

fixated on your gaze

I’m still perplexed 

captured by your little inflects

you are the sea

and I’m forever

inspired + amused

but I have forever to look forward to

In my Red Dress

running towards you in sunlight

my hair waves in the wind's tenderness

you flatter me with your eyes

looking at me,

in my red dress.

Yesterday, it seemed like just then,

I had just one simple wish:

that you could forever picture me

in my red dress.

In my red dress,

today was far from perfect

I wore it just for you, hoping you'd notice

me,

in my red dress

the sun scorched me

while the rain drenched me no less

with it's tear-filled sky

I walked all the way home,

in my red dress

my heart is still drenched with you, too

but I am far from feeling happiness.

There is space I'm still saving

& I'll wait for you,

in my red dress.

Sometimes my mind wanders out to sea

to adventure what's left

but the only memory it returns

is how you saw me,

in my red dress.

So, I'll hold on to what we shared

reality's hard to bare and I'm a mess

I'll stay picturing in my mind

you & I,

dancing,

in my red dress.

Forever in my mind,

only the good times,

forever, forever,

always & forever,