Autumn

The warmth

of the sun

has become

bearable

My hair

shines golden

when touched

by the light

the old blooms

have all begun

to fade

and wither

becoming a part 

of the earth's soil

once again

I close my eyes

and feel the softness

of the light

breeze

letting me know

a new season

is coming

I watch

as she chews 

on grass

to soothe

her old belly

and listen

to the chirping

of the birds

reminding me

as I breath in

that I'm alive

-September 2014

My Way

I'm not looking

for another

beginning

I'm not looking 

for the ending

I'm just

traveling

the only way

I know how

I've made it

this far

And nothing is going

to keep me

from following

my heart

no matter who

you are

You can take

a good long look

at me

But you can keep

your opinions

to yourself

about what it is

you see

I know I'm not

a millionaire 

but judging someone

by their monetary worth

just isn't fair

I may not live

the way you do

Just remember

that I'm me

and nothing you say

will turn me

into you

-September 2014