Wayward Pilgrim

Wearied by the journey, a pilgrim calls:
"Joy of heaven, hear me! Have I lost my way?"
Suddenly, a doubtstorm--the cold rain falls.
Seek the shielding promise of a brighter day.


© 2018 David Acosta Perez

In the Haze

Succumb needlessly, or hover above
This umbral adversity unforeseen?
No dirge for me; the blithesome strains of love.
Shall be my theme through every dusky scene.


© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Intensive Prayer

They're doing everything they can, they say.
She has no choice; she has no voice. It's called intensive care.
I'm right beside her, yet I'm far away.
All I can do is turn to you; it's called intensive prayer.


© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Unheard

You make me sing; you draw my heart's confessions.
But my songs may never find their way to you.
The melodies, the words, the chord progressions.
Are real as real can be, but they won't come true.

© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Sometimes

Sometimes I think our words are superfluous;
Sometimes our eyes reveal what our lips conceal.
Sometimes I doubt; I'm downright incredulous.
Sometimes what I've imagined is all to real.

© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Letting Go

Seeking you is only the beginning;
Belief and trust must follow, I know.
Losing everything can lead to winning;
There is much to gain in letting go.


© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Love Will Remain

Love stands in the middle, in the in-between.
Don't be dismayed; don't be afraid.
Love lives in the silence of our thoughts unseen.
Sunshine or rain, love will remain.


© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Seasons

Spring is a dancer who twirls around petal-winged kisses;
Summer, a singer who makes the world sing along with her.
Fall is a painter whose harvest-rich soul reminisces;
Winter, a poet forgotten, whose odes fade and wither.

© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Social Media Laundry

Why would you wring out your soul in this place?
Why hang your heart on a flimsy timeline?
Half-laundered feelings flap next to your face,
While friends and acquaintances "like" and opine.



© 2018 David Acosta Perez

Faithfulness

Remain indebted to your sunlit vow;
Recall the vivid promise you once made;
Resist the power of this darkened now;
Refuse the cunning, cold, vow-sev'ring blade.

© 2018 David Acosta Perez