Traces

I remember footprints in the snow
as you walked away
peering in the window
hoping you'd stay
just to turn around
and show me love
love me a little
and that'd be enough
your tracks kept going
away from me
around the corner
where I couldn't see
emotions ran high
our love was low
fell in love with someone else
and I didn't know

Lasting Past

Systematic approaches
as to how my thoughts churn
hesitant to light the candle
yet I need to feel the burn
penchant for pain
in pursuit of pleasure
there is no gain
when we aren't together
feelings of haste
have come and gone
I can't help but wonder
if my heart steers me wrong
this bitter taste
I can't help but swallow
no definitive answer
if you'll be here tomorrow

Transient Lives

As we journey through life we will come to many forks in the road where we will have to choose one path or the other. Never knowing where each path will take us, we should be certain that it will lead us to a transition. Transitions through life are usually anything BUT easy, be them work, school, family or collegiate to adult life. How are you supposed to make these decisions having never been in such a predicament?

We'll never know how to live our lives until we've actually done it. While it is possible to learn from the mistakes of others, it is doubtful that you will be in the exact situation as one's counterpart. Things that I'm trying to avoid in my own transition are putting all my eggs in one basket. Living, working and partying with a significant other can bring one to a crash landing. If the relationship ends, you're now out of a comfortable place to live, work and social life to experience.

We mustn't look for harm in the beginning of a relationship, but be aware that mishaps can and will happen. We have to be prepared. Going into any situation with an optimistic view can only make the outcome a bit more positive. So before you put all your eggs in one basket, at least get a hearty omelet out of them.