MOODSWINGS
the bitterness of rain
destination unknownA thousand miles he rode
Staring through the panes of cold Glass that masked The cities before him-- Reality grew dim... Where did he go wrong? Was it that last turn That made his heart burn Like there was just Something that didn't belong? The questions to be asked Became a task... What was it that he sought or Was it worth it to be fought for? Or did he just sit still and take it? It's not like he could fake it-- His words were true, Like those eyes of blue, but As for what was in his head, Well, some things are better left unsaid... c. ef grace 
the cab ridePulling myself from his warm, wet arms
was hard enough... out into the sunny snow-glared street-- the slick rush of noonday traffic as I kiss the man who confuses me, my toy toying with me, playfully unsure... Rumbling around in the backseat ...almost there... fumbling around my purse for cab fare --see, I've missed the bus again-- too busy wrapped in his body, unfolding his mind... He wants to know what I tell them. hell, people hear what they want to, especially when you're not sure what to say... damn, I don't even have time before work to have my "calming cigarette"-- those cabs always come so quick... meanwhile, love leaves you waiting... 
partingHe could see the clouds roll across her face
A storm about to pour He said he couldn't wait, couldn't stay, Couldn't talk about it anymore Couldn't take her, couldn't feel her, Couldn't hold her nearer, So what was he lingering for? If he could only see Those pools of stone staring back at me... What did he see When he looked at me? Something... Something made him close the door Sit back down And talk to me a little more... c. ef grace |
i forgave the rainI don't want to forget
The puddles of rain How their soft grey ripples Eased my pain How they rinsed away the grime Of time How they bathed the grasses And made them glow jade Nature's sweet love made In the periwinkle mist That kissed me good morning A new day was dawning... I forgave the rain And I didn't forget. c. ef grace 
panes of glassThere he goes again,
Shifting planes, Shifting pains Colors change Like panes of glass I tried to ask When they would align Hopefully sometime In our lifetime... Stepping back, I see all of him The colors bright And the colors dim The grimace and the joy The man, and the boy Always rushing fast But still standing still A stagnantly determined will... Will he be the man He wants to be Who needs to be Close to me Or will he Change his face again, Shifting like the wind Moods sliding fast Shielding him Like panes of glass...? c. ef grace 
fool me twiceLike love,
It's hard to trust the spring, Smiling sweetly, Beckoning I must say I've been fooled before My skin left unprotected And in the sudden shifting winds, I was frozen and rejected But wearing too much blocks the touch Of Love's caressing breath Summer's promise is on Spring's lips But it's not quite here just yet. In the meantime, still I realize I just have to take that chance Spring's sun is irresistible, Love's breeze is like a dance. But I've been fooled by both before, Those two experienced players So I use an old New England trick: Always dress in layers! c. ef grace |
THE MOODSWINGS INTERCHANGE
C. EF GRACE 2018.