Too Weird?

I've always been okay

with odd looks

for being a tad bit mad

in a proper, concise little world

I've always prided myself 

on being weird

on being circles and swirls

in a very squared-up community

And I've never bothered

to care much

when I have to stand alone

a random singularity in a crowd

But I'm starting to wonder

I'm starting to worry

I'm starting to question the quo...

when I'm around you... I feel I need to know

Is it weird to say

"I miss you," "I like you," or the like

Is it considered too insane, 

too opposite of shy?

I've never cared what 

people thought

but I surely care 'bout you

So, I'll beg the question only once:

"Do you miss me too?"

Ode to the John Ross Chair

~Ode to the John Ross Chair~

Subtle yet stately,

your place is unmoving...

Your sleek blue leather

a symbol of understated

patriarchy

You are highest privilege:

untouched by the unworthy...

But your arms extend 

to include those considered 

family

You are the pride and joy 

of your honorable namesake.

The affection shown you is

genuine, warm, and ongoing...

Always.

Strong and sure,

uphold this family through

changing times. Remain a support

through chaos and upheaval...

Unmoving.

In turn you will be

cared for lovingly 

by John Ross and family

(And, of course, the cleaning lady)

as long as their name endures.

Sparrows

Here's to the lonely ones

In a crowd but you never connect

Here's to the awkward kids

Cry at night yeah you're a wreck

You try so hard 

You practice good

But then it all comes crashing 

like you knew it would

We're angels falling to the earth in fire

We're sparrows with torn wings

We're brilliant, trapped with the face of a child

We're banished, dethroned kings

We're queens who cannot rule

Yeah our kingdom's in our reach 

but we cannot find the key

No we cannot find the key 

Here's to the misfit ones

Loyal with no friends 

Here's to the outcast ones

Who long to make amends

You try new things

You're branching out

But you trip and fall just before you fly 

And no one can hear your shout

We're angels falling to the earth in fire

We're sparrows with torn wings

We're brilliant, trapped with the face of a child

We're banished, dethroned kings

We're queens who cannot rule

Yeah our kingdom's in our reach 

but we cannot find the key

No we cannot find the key 

Here's to the ones who wanna be free

Of the chains that hold you back 

Here's to the kids trying their best

But you just can't learn the act

Don't give up now

I see the tear stains in your eyes

But you've come far I know you have

Don't let your courage die

We're angels falling to the earth in fire

We're sparrows with torn wings

We're brilliant, trapped with the face of a child

We're banished, dethroned kings

We're queens who cannot rule

Yeah our kingdom's in our reach 

but we cannot find the key

No we cannot find the key 

Love like Nature

Whisper to me of fire
Of blue, of red, of gold
Whisper to me

Sing to me like the wind
Soft curls then biting teeth
Sing to me 

Summon me as does the forest
Siren-like, misty, cold pines
Summon me

Welcome me like a grassy field
Prickly, wild fur of the earth
Welcome me

Speak to me as do the ocean's swells
Roaring, yet soothing and constant 
Speak to me

Twirl me around like a twister
Tear me away, show me the world
Twirl me around


Shine on me like a harvest moon
Yellow white gleam on closed eyelids
Shine on me

Touch my face like the sun
Warm and kind, yet burning
Touch my face

Kiss me like water from heaven
Dew drops, and flurries, and rain
Kiss me

Hold me as if you were gravity
Leaping, but always grounded; safe
Hold me

Envelop my heart as bright Nature has
Be all that she is, yet now in one form
Envelop my heart

Strike the Match

What if I 

What if you

What if we

What if we were meant to be

I know you're walking by yourself

Tune your drums, that sick beat

But underneath are you ever lonely?

Are you kinda lonely, just like me?

You say that you have had enough

And you joke about how you're hurt

But I see hope in your eyes 

It's the same look as in my mine

What if I 

What if you

What if we

What if we were meant to be

I know we're jaded

But at least we feel the same

So maybe sparks have faded

In the past -- who cares, let's build a fire

Lay down your tinder, I'll strike the match

We'll carry the logs together

Lay down your tinder I'll lend you my scraps

Then we can sit by the fire

What if I 

What if you

What if we

What if we were meant to be

It may not work, and we may fall

We may both fall together

But are you ever scared that this is it?

Why should it have to be?

So let's warm our hands

Yes, fire can change the world

From bluest skies to ash

But it's worth a try, we know it is

So c'mon.... I'll strike the match.