Sepia Tones

Through tepid light
The hours sway
Stories remain untold

In sepia tones
That fade with time
Thoughts of pictures never taken

Love lies dusty
Upon the shelf
Next to kisses not yet given

Cobwebbed dreams
Inside a box
Forgotten through the years

Candle of hope
Flickers and fails
In breeze of wasted time

Gifts to share
Wrapped up within
Laughter that won’t be heard

Fears and Doubts

Wild winds howl

It beats us down

Cold rips apart our clothes

Storm clouds race

Then darkness falls

Thunder shouts out all failings

Doubt floods over

Pulled deep below

Grieving dreams long washed away

Fear grabs hold

And loves to tease

Forcing thoughts you can't explain

Days pass by

Hope bids farewell

Only the shell of life remains