King And Queen Of The Prom

I can walk 
down the street 
with my wings glistening
in the moonlight
and my skirt hiked 
up to Heaven 
I can carry 
a tune 
and write 
the lyrics 
with my eyes 
glazed over 
from the lack 
of empathy 
One hit wonder
fly by night 
captivator 
feet never 
firmly planted 
on the ground
Surround sound 
and all that 
matters...
We were flying high 
We were invincible 
The king and queen 
of the prom 
neither went to
We were untouchable
Golden sparks flying 
into an endless night

We were flying high 
We were invincible 
The king and queen 
of the prom 
neither went to
We were untouchable
Golden sparks flying 
into an endless night 

© 2014 TrilbyYates

Leap Of Faith

Odd the way people 
come and go 
floating in and out 
of my life 
and as the wind blows 
it's just another reminder 
how walking from here 
to there 
can more often then not 
lead to somewhere
and it's been years 
since I've felt 
the flutter of angel wings 
against my brow 
or the holier than thou 
touch on my shoulder 
reminding me 
I'm not really alone 
and I have to say 
if I were to write another book 
disconnect the edit button 
my characters could 
make a grown man blush 
not that I'm some femme fatale 
but I've had my share 
of wanting to fade away 
into the harsh light 
of the morning after 
disappearing into the wallpaper
flip the switch from night to day 
no looking back 
always on a fast track 
one shoe on 
the other left behind 
stumble jumping 
wishful thinking 
Freudian slip 
least of my worries 
a slow stroll 
to the very edge 
fingers grip 
and I take that leap of faith 
time and time again 
like a cat with nine lives 
always landing on my feet 
a bit battered and bruised 
but never giving up the ship 
a life lesson I've learned very well...

© 2014 TrilbyYates

Temptation

Yes, I let you hold my hand
and I held yours...
- acknowledging a perfect fit
Yes, I let you look into my eyes
I curiously looked into yours...
- I didn't blink or turn away
letting you past the walls of protection
Yes, I let you pull me close to you;
wrap your arms around me 
and kiss me passionately
Yes, I reciprocated without hesitation
Yes, a warm wind blew 
time stood still
- and yes my heart raced 
Yes, I was intrigued, flattered 
and slightly bewildered 
Yes, all your words rang true
- and yes I am attracted to you 
Yes, I have thought about you since 
Yes, I have dreamed about you
the moment you leaned in 
and took my breath away
...welcoming you with delight
Yes, I have wondered 
what it would have been like...
if we had spent the night together
...if only, if only
Yes, I smile at the thought 
of our stolen moment
Yes, it seemed you found 
what I thought I had lost
- and genuinely returned it
Yes, we connected
Yes, I have no regrets

You might ask me why - my simple reply
"I let you into my head but not my heart darlin..."
And yes I would do it again...

© 2014 TrilbyYates

I Cry For You

Walking out knee deep
Fluid reflections glimmer
Walking out shifting sandbar 
Low tide is a slow rise 
The moon sits stoically
On a fine line drawn 
Across the horizon 
And I can only imagine 
What is beyond the curve 
Of this narcissistic planet - Earth 
Or the destination of shooting stars
First hand knowledge burn out
Slips beneath my own personal radar
The way love vanishes mysteriously
Into the stillness of a dark night
Or shutters as the light of day
Seeps into creases of awareness
Sudden winds blow like a cold slap
Chilling the hearts of lonely lovers
A harsh realization...bitter sweet
The dance leaves me senseless
Leaves me empty 
...I cry for you
East coast rainy Saturday 
Music playing in the background 
Lyrics that hit home 
Lyrics I should have written 
Back when life wasn't so convoluted
Flipping from page to page 
Familiar visions old photos 
Memories open the flood gates 
To those no longer here 
Outside of this sphere 
Loved ones that touched my heart...changed my life 
Loved ones and friends interchangeable affections 
East coast rainy Saturday
Leaves me empty 
...I cry for you

© 2014 TrilbyYates

Goddess Of Delight

New York City's
Side walk 
Grey scale rush
Crowded void
400,000 strong
Zip-locked masses
Shoulders bump
Causing discomfort 
And souls bounce
Woman wrapped 
In Belief garb 
Floats in a mystical fog
Feet don't seem
To touch the ground
Too close for comfort 
One might say 
One might have 
A sense of push back 
Automatic reaction 
Too close for comfort 
Eyes crystal clear 
Orbs tell a story
Accent-ed words 
Mingle with the scent 
Reminiscent incense 
Throwback memory lapse
She reaches out
Touches my hand
"...please put your name in the book..."
Improvised words
With good intention
I can not hide 
The puzzled expression 
Mystified suggestion
Cloaking my face 
For solitary protection
Small gold emblem
Placed into my pocket 
- Work Smoothly Lifetime Peace
Torn folded page
Handwritten name
Scratched in vein
For reassurance
For salvation
For दान Dāna - donation
Soaking blood red beads 
Slipped around my wrist
In the holiest of exchange 
Warmest thoughts
And well wishes 
- from the Goddess Of Delight 

© 2014 TrilbyYates