The Best Blue

The best blue is at the edge of light, right before it reaches darkness.
It catches the last rays of illuminant; holds onto the warmth that loved it all day.
The best blue clings to the light so that it doesn't fade to darkness.

Love Letter

Dear Lover,

Thank you for your love notes. They may not make my cheeks blush, but they make my heart swell because they tell me that you care deeply about me.

Thank you for keeping my heart tender. It may not make it easy, but it is how your heart has always been to me. I know that because of this, you often have not had it easy.

Thank you for opportunities to tell of your love. Of such a mighty love others must hear. In this way, the strength of your love will grow ever stronger.

Thank you for stories of how you love others. When you love others well, you love me well, for from them I receive an overflow of your love.

May my heart never cease to gush for my intimate and attentive lover.

Penny by penny,
Your beloved

house

sitting in this house.
walls of thoughts.
regret to the left. yearning to the right.
fears ahead. memories behind.
i built these walls.

roof of justice. floor of grace.
the window is a tease.
there is no door.

trapped perhaps?
mind. heart. soul.
it's all in here.

knock. knock. knock.
i hear it.
how do i let you in?

oh, thanks for turning on the light.

how did you get in?
oh, you always were?
yes, keep knocking on those walls.
knock until they fall to the ground.

let the floor rise and the roof sink.
may they draw nearer still
until justice and grace meet.
then i can dwell in your tent.