Again and again

May I express my gratitude

For where else and with who else

Can I be myself

And get to ask unashamedly

Again and again

Do you love me

And you smile, and tell me

Over and over

Every time

Yes

I walk

I have nowhere to be

I have no one to meet

No pilgrimage to take

No glory path to make

No treasures to seek

No promises to keep

One step ashes

One step fire

Never a second step

For anything higher

One step hope

One step love

Never a second step

For any heaven above

I can take this one slow

And just walk

I have nowhere to go

But I walk

I see you

I see you, you know

Your each advance and retreat

Like the swell and wane of the heart

with each untiring beat

Your half that is bold

In its reaching out

And the other, unsure

Retreats, your desires untold

I see you and know you

Your longing crest and break to shore

Your despair in each fade

To only come back seeking more

Delusions

The stars shine so bright

I believe they shine for me

The moon is full tonight

Bathed in light for me

I am parched and hold my cup

Out, to be filled to the top

The wine-seller pours generously

I smile and say do not stop

The air is extra fragrant

I believe it knows my joy

The jasmine shows off unashamedly

To win my heart, what a ploy

Now tell me why the sanity

To know none of them really care

They know not I exist

Happily drunk unaware

And if I have to pick the pieces

Of this delusional heart of mine

Ah dear sober sanity

Just give me a little time