The Fool

I've stepped through the doorway
onto new ground not knowing the journey
would take my breath.
I was daring and bold:
I've looked in the face of fear and released it
and knew that it was nothing,
I've stood in the path of rage and let it sweep across me
and knew that it was nothing.

But as I stood on the ledge looking at what could be
I had to look back at all of the things I never wanted
all of the things that made me who I am.
I had been lost in games of deciet and lies
placing my gift in the hands of tricksters
believing that each time would be different
this would be the one
the fool would see through the paper and ribbons.
Each time having to watch as it was tossed aside
passed over for something else.
A gift that no one would want...

So know this as I place my gift within your hand
although the wrapping maybe torn and frazzled
I can give it to no one but you
and that it is as shiny as I can make it.

-Raven

IN

I'm in the box still bleeding scared and all alone

I feel so cold and empty but most I feel the cold

I beat with frozen hands against the walls of steel

In vain blindly fighting an enemy not real

A self-made prison of heartache bonds mad of shame

encased in panels to repent love's agony and pain

As the earth above me shifts warm air enters my tomb

I cry a tear of gladness while around me my fear still looms

Here I know I'm safe locked within my grave

Numb to all the feelings abandoned all the love I gave

The day I made my dungeon my mission seemed so pure

I forgot about the things that without I can't endure

Living life in darkness to never see the sun

To never see your sparkling eyes now I know you've won

I'll never have a friend again doomed to be alone

removed from all the joys of life a smile never shown

As I fight every day tomorrow comes and passes

My arms now bleed painlessly my blood in crystal glasses

Perhaps someday not too soon when steel starts to rust

A laureled fighter will retrieve a heart that's turned to dust

Raven Blues

IN II

I'm in the box now healing trying to break free

Of the prison I have made myself from all the foes unseen

The time has come to see the brightness of the day

Time to banish all my fears I strive to find my way

For so long I've been safe from all of life's pain

But feeling nothing for so long has made life very plain

I'm looking for the key I lost in my own mind

But I've been hiding for so long it's very hard to find

Now my walls have changed from steel to crumbling rust

A harbinger of freedom for my heart that turned to dust

A silent scream escapes like the flight of a white dove

Taking with it my only wish to reach the world above

I long to feel life the rain the wind the snow

All of life's pleasures that below I could not know

But if I release myself again I shall feel the pain

I'll have to face me again the anger the fear the shame

The fight has ended long ago I don't know why I stayed

I led myself down this path and in my coffin I remained

But as I find the courage to leave my tomb behind

I realize this little death will always be just mine

Raven Blues

The wind begins to stir, blowing softly across the surface of the moonlit lake.

The water ripples in shock waves at the slightest breath from the heavens.

The veneer so changeable at the touch of the unseen, but beneath the obvious chaos is the paradox of the pool.

For under the ripples and waves lies the still, cool world that the wind cannot reach.

It is not moved by the breath of it's unseen adversary.

The calmness that runs so deep almost impossible to touch

cannot be changed by even it's most boisterous bellows.

In this liquid realm life thrives ever the same.

The fish continue to swim, the plants continue to grow, and the murky depths remain untouched, untouchable.

As long as the wind continues it's attack, all fear the changeable water's surface as the watch from the rock strewn shore.

To enter would be folly, an error that would cost more than any wish to risk; the ripples and waves could swallow them up and they would gain more than they could ever imagine.

But no they continue to wait for the water to calm mesmerized by the ballet of waves that are so easily maintained.

For even now the wind stirs the water's edge silently caressing it's lover, and for now that touch is all that they shall have.

The wind has no tool that can break the surface, no power to enter the depths.

No power but it's breath upon the face of it's love.

Raven Blues

Gray

Empty thoughts of gray skies

Lost images of broken lines

Thinking of the things I have read

And of all the promises left unsaid

Between the clouds the sky peeks through

A little smile sparkling blues

Rain comes in a wash of tears

Wasted words and unwanted fears

-Raven

Dream

Star shining through the cold dark night

You bring forth a pulsing light

Shadowed figures dance to honor you

While towers are built on which to view

Upon all below you cast your spell

We pause on mystic thought to dwell

Ponder do we all upon your great power

We send out wishes in the darkest of hours

A fairy in flight with wing spectral sheen

Brings to my mind that not yet seen

Refractions of light from your traveling beam

Bring to me a wondrous dream

Wake me as the dark becomes dawn

When your magic turns to dew on the lawn

-Raven Blues

My

My thoughts are lingering as I flee

My days are filled with emptiness

My dreams are shortened with longing

My nights are darkened by your brilliance

My prayers are answered with questions

My fantasies are painful with pleasure

My future is clouded with such clarity

My paradise is a paradox

-Raven Blues

Touch

An electric touch reaching farther than ever before

A warm embrace leaving me empty longing for more

A loving kiss a promise of a fresh start

A probing stare quickening the pace of my heart

-Raven Blues

Remember

Say farewell, another time for memories,

Keep thoughts of me in your heart.

A friendship was formed between us,

a bond made, that no distance can part.

Think of me once a day when you are alone;

A space that belongs to me.

For I will think of you often

and wonder if you remember me.

In times of trouble I am on your side.

In times of happiness I will share your joys.

Never forget that I am here,

A silent haven in a world of noise

-Raven Blues

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