Fleeting Let's make one promise It won't be a sacrifice Each day'll be our purpose They hold enough strife. We shan't speak of t'moro And why relive yesterday? I don't know when I'll go Let's be happy an' play. The sun's ultraviolet rays Are warming our hearts So let's forget t'moro Today's a dream to follow. © 2013 Melisa L. Rockhill

Frozen In Time The finish is worn ‘Tis a liquid stain The side is torn The love was slain. Faces young an’ round Hopeful idyllic hearts Hands together bound 'Twas ours to claim. Time tempered ideals Was more lost or gained? Thankfully time heals Love was captured here. #23years #mynasa #broken

Stability I stand on the seashore of time My toes wiggling in subjectivity Grains of sand; moments of my #life. Nothing is still as far as I can see Waves of change steady as the tide. ***I awakened to this #poem today after writing intermittent stanzas through the fog of night. I suppose you could say it was a restless sleep.

Epitaph This! I have epitaphs on my mind Oh no, I'm not being morose! How is a #life cut short defined? Do you collect joys like roses? Count all the things that could have been? Cling to the past, saying "remember when?" Pardon me, but 'tis a question I must ask It's true, there's tragedy in my circumstance But oh please don't let that be my epitaph! When I die, if you must, fly a flag half staff But let there be rejoicing in the 'morn. Be glad for mine 'twas a #life well worn.

Cupid's Arrow Last night I had a dream It really was surreal I was advisin' a young me! I found great appeal In my words so meek Please tell me, if you agree. You are young and strong You think time is putty But you're not that mighty, me. So first: You must revere time. They'll be times you're wrong People'll be hurt, sadly Their pain'll become your malady When you realize you were hasty Not knowin' time's work ain't easy. That's when you'll discover Heaven's magnificent elixir: Pure, Unconditional Love. "From my mistake I need delivered" You'll go from a hawk straight to a dove. That's when the secret'll be uncovered Why you best have friends with character. Friends with selfless love in their hearts They won't let you anguish needlessly When they see you apologize sincerely They will forgive, not tear you apart. Let that renew your sense of humility Lest you e'er again err in being hasty. Heed these words not so mighty me And your quiver'll rarely lack happiness Because, you see, the secret to success Is in maintaining relationships so lovely.