Poem: "Gathering Stones"

“Gathering Stones”

Thunder looming overhead

the springtime of my demise

draws nearer with each breath

to the point I can no longer bear it

The seething vantage point stares back

with hollow, crimson eyes

until the voice of despair

cackles with unbridled disdain

The world as I knew it is ending

as the grave calls to me in my unfit sleep

my arms grow weary from the fight

my strength is nothing now

So I smile and nod

and, without a single word,

gather stones to throw in into the storm

when my bright chasm is over.

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "She Said"

“She Said”

She said

that she was tired of it all

was leaving everything behind

with nary a backward glance

It used to be so easy

to close her eyes

and dream of chasing the sunshine

in the middle of springtime

with everything in bloom

During the day

she visits his grave

and spends a few hours

in quiet conversation

She takes long walks now

her long hair blowing

wildly in the wind

as she smiles at

the people passing by

Then the night comes

with its silent allure

she lies in the bed

longing for his warmth

to return

If only she bid goodbye

before it was too late

for her heart

is past the break point.

Copyright:  2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Day"

“Day”

Nothing makes sense

the sun is shining backwards

I have acquired a taste for you

and well-placed sarcastic one-liners

Warmth emanates from the oddest places

a couple dumpster drives in an nearby alley

as rats scurry in haste lest they be trampled underfoot

random strangers exchange looks and knowingly snicker

As I lay in bed

thinking of all the things

that we could do

I grab my pants

and an old shirt

wash my dirty face

and head out the door

The phone begins to ring.

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "The Burning of Forever"

"The Burning of Forever"

Dearest _________,

I cannot go on like this
while the sun fades
and silent pain washes over my broken heart
oh, if you could just see my eyes
before you had to say goodbye

Memories of you
haunt my sleep
and laugh in my face
in my lonely moments
of desperation

If I could burn a candle
and hold you close
once more
maybe I could learn

to stop the burning of forever
that threatens to swallow
the last vestiges of hope

how I love you still..

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Nothing Ventured But The Sky"

"Nothing Ventured But The Sky"

To tempt fate would be
impossibly foolish and yet
here I am again like the old hag
that I have so loathed to become

The velvet splendor of youth and possibility
is gone
behind me now like a meandering road
caked in ruin and despair

She was
only a brief glimpse
mere snapshots
to be certain
memorable yet fleeting
at once

The prettiest thing
about a woman
is her tongue

The sun and its veiled corpse
of unearned promises and obituaries
does nothing to stem the tide
of horror and unkempt deceit

Her mouth upon mine
tastes like ashes before the belfry tower
trapped in a cocoon of longing and
forbidden fruit

Until I awake
bathed in sweat and agony
dying and lonely
just another tick
on God's scoreboard.

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "The Distance"

"The Distance"

Night is in bloom now
the stars streak across the sky
as the world is quiet
sleep does not come calling
the dream fades into

Jaded shards of black
broken glass and hollow screams
the bed, once warm and comforting
is now forlorn and desolate

I cannot give you
whatever it was you wanted
I cannot sing the lullaby
to tame your restless heart

All I ever gave was my love
and that was not good enough
please let me waste away
in the bitter taste of my sea of woe and regret

For if forever may come too late
my soul shall never see
the heaven that was to be
you and I.

Copyright: 2010, by Raymund Diaz Delizo

Poem: "Mirage"

"Mirage"

"I could rage and you'd bring rain, until you get to me on my morning side." - Sara Barailles

The subtle moon light illuminates
the gentle contours
of your perfect face

I toss and turn
restless
in the same empty bed

As thoughts of you
flicker and dance
in my head

I've waited here
for what has seemed like
an eternity

I have longed for your touch
my lips have ached in anticipation
of your kiss

Will you think ill of me
if I give into your charms
without the least of resistance?

Every time I close my eyes
I can feel you near
your scent lingers in my memory

So take me now
I ask you
away from all this

Fill me up
with your beautiful ocean
and let the seduction
begin

As you walk towards me
with a knowing look
and that same
disarming smile

As you whisper,

"I've been here all along, darling
desperately holding onto you
so the seduction can overtake us."

Copyright: 2009, by Raymund Diaz Delizo