Poetry by Lady Hope
MY SON
I see myself in his eyes
Hear my voice in his cries
He runs worry and carefree
No pain or heartache does he see
So innocent and forgiving
Such a simple life he's living
Beautiful, soft, golden hair
An angelic look this boy does wear
A tiny body but still very strong
Bursting with energy lasting all day long
So wonderful are his hugs and kisses
I'd love to grant all of his wishes
A beautiful smile that I dream of
Full of life, laughter and of love
He's growing up to fast for me
Soon a young man is what I'll see
I try to memorize everything he does
Remember it all as it was
Every laugh, every smile, every tear
In my memory it's all clear
As he grows, my little wonder
So does my love for him grow stronger
FACES
A hurt so wide, so deep
The pain sears through my soul
I reach out, stretch my fingers
There's no one there to hold
I look at my reflection
So angry at what I see
Why can I not be satisfied?
Be happy just being me?
Who is real around me?
Those who hold no pride?
Have we all ten thousand faces,
Do we all feel a need to hide?
You wonder who I really am
Beneath all the safe facades
But I'm unsure of that myself
Forgotten during this painful game
To look beyond the power
To see past all life's shames
Is the goal we all strive towards
The lesson we all gain.
SWEET CHILD
Oh how this baby wants to talk
The cries mean so much more
Listen closely, then decide
If you've heard it all before
She cries," please, please I need love"
"someone to hold me long"
"please, PLEASE, you're hurting me"
"i'm not very strong"
"oh someone come for me"
"why do you hate me so?"
"what have i done by being born"
"that you won't let me go?"
Her tears fall slowly, freely
She's hungry and so afraid
She's confused by the love she has
For those that treat her this way
"oh mama mama!"
"a gentle touch is all i ask"
"some milk, warm clothes and a hug"
"i'll soon forget the past"
"oh papa papa!"
"why do you not feel love?"
"i reach out to pull you near"
"you just turn and shrug"
We watch them from afar
Feel pity, sorrow and disgust
We think "she needs someone to love her"
Before her sweet life is lost
Can you hear my screaming
For this baby girl so pure
"Wake up! And get moving!"
"Together we can save her!"
I hold her safely in my arms
Singing to her softly
I hear her silent voice say
"Lord, Thank You For This Love."
SWIMMING
You wonder why I'm leaving
But don't have the nerve to ask
I turn around, still crying
Hard to let go of the past
Please remember that I love you
I tell you this again
I tried to be here for you
Truth be told this is the end
I can not let you touch me
I turn away, which breaks my heart
But to touch me would be to hurt me
Prolong our day to part
That's why I feel like swimming
Let the water fill my soul
To float away, forever drifting
Feel this pain no more, no more
At the door I stop once again
I turn to you and smile
If you ever feel like swimming
I'll be sure to get your call.
