finally

He will say 

“I’m here. 

God, I’m here.”

and there will be a

chorus ringing in the background 

and a humming of a sweet melody 

spooks easy

he was fearful 
but he didn’t even see his strength
he jerked around 
without knowing he was safe 

he tolerated me 
and watched my way 
and then leaned into my side 
as i proved i would stay 

same same

he shakes them up 
then pops one in
drinks it down 
then licks his lips 

needs

it is not that i wanted 
it is that i needed
and no one 

player

It is not what meets the eye

the puzzle with pieces awry

words add up to a series of clues

that lead to a path of chance and choose

the strategy to win belongs only to few

who know their opponent's next move

all the tools hidden within titles that look new

to trick and to set you on the track to lose

Sappy thoughts to read aloud to yourself

Rent some space for just your thoughts

working their way through the blessings 

of your heart

Let them soak in like the sun on your face

Reflect on all the times you loved your days

Good revelry within the confines of a view

Take your body by that water or that sunset

and breath it all in for a few

Kick back your feet and remember a good friend

that held your hand and hugged your soul

Let them know

they are precious, too

Let them know

Duty & Expectation

I had something to do

that meant living through

but I didn't want to

I pushed ahead

as it was expected instead

but there were moments of dread

all this time

the water trickled down the path 

to the dark puddle at my feet 

i wore a jacket, a beanie on my head 

and still i was soaked partially 

i looked into the distance 

at the changing sky 

and meandered as if i trailed 

behind answers to why 

judgy

do not judge my moves 
the things i decide to do 
until you have lived my life
without someone like you 

-les’nspired

she knows

he thinks she does not

know

she knows

she’s known 

and in the name of being kind

she’s allowed it 

but 

I am her tougher self, big sister, and her champion. 

Leave her alone.

Do not use her. 

Walk away if you must 

but cease to abuse her.

always

it is always 

you and me 

you and me

my father,

it will always be 

just you and me

-Les Nspired

awake

sitting here talking to the shadows 

in my room 

the companions 

of my nights 

what happens when there’s nothing left 

to do?

when i search inside 

and there are no lights?

leave my skin untouched

before the simmer or wave 

bringing sand to the beach 

a spark to my blaze 

Sunshine and Rain

You are sunshine and rain. 

I am a flower drained

deranged

estranged

ashamed

of my need

for sunshine and rain.

-Les'Nspired

Written: Nov. 3, 2022