Pathways: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Brianna

So beautiful and delicate

this woman I adore

The moment I laid eyes on her

my spirit wanted more

The words she spoke possessed my heart

and echoed in my mind

I knew she was incredible

most gracious and so kind

Everything within my soul

cried out she was the one

I didn't waste a moment more

until her heart I won

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Poet

Deep reflection fills my days

unspoken words abide

Quite often seeking solitude

within the countryside

A poet with a simple life

connected to his youth

Dissecting years of memories

presenting hidden truths

Each year the Autumn days compel

the poet to his pen

Soon friends and lovers reappear

and writing then begins

Emotions trapped within the soul

Connect to memories

An avalanche of pain begins

and drives me to my knees

Sometimes regrets are pushed aside

When fate reveals the plan

A path was forged to bring me home

I now can understand

All Rights Reserved Jon Arno

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Dark Clouds

The ocean sounds still sooth my mind

I’ve walked this shore for years

Whenever I felt overwhelmed

this helped to calm my fears

Dark clouds portend sad days ahead

they greet me one by one

A winter storm is on the way

and lightening has begun

So little time I now have left

before they lay me down

So many thoughts go through mind

these moments most profound

This life we live so very short

a flash before the eye

I once was young and unaware

how fast it’d all go by

I never thought it’d seem so clear

what life was all about

A time to live…. a time to die

Reality now shouts

I will not pass this way again

my change will soon be here

I’ll travel to another place

and leave behind all fear

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Golden Leaves

Golden leaves throughout the trees

there’s still some red and green

Autumn winds will so soon be here

in time to pick them clean

Soon the colored leaves will fall

when skies are blue and clear

Show their beauty one more time

and then they'll disappear

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Fate

My graduation came and went
was time to leave my home
The whole world lay in front of me
so much I wish I'd known

I set my course for wealth and fame

my compass tried and true

I never factored fate at all

It brought me straight to you

The deviation from my course

a blessing in disguise

I almost missed the treasure trove

the hesitation wise

So many blessings came my way

as if they had no choice

Someone was watching over me

a life time I've rejoiced

I never reached those lofty goals

instead I found much more

A wife who made my life complete

and children we adore

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Baby Please Go On

It seems so very clear to me

that you've been moving on

You’re distant even when you’re here

and not where you belong

I just can't reach you anymore

no matter how I try

And even when we’re all alone

there's sadness in your eyes

I’m begging Baby please go on

can’t take this anymore

I hope that somewhere you will find

what you've been looking for

Just close the door as you walk out

no need to say goodbye

I beg you please don’t turn around

won"t let you see me cry

Monday, October 15, 2012

Tethered Souls

Consuming heartache never ends

as years go passing by

A wounded spirit cannot thrive

no matter how they try

When tethered soul mates rip apart

there’re like the walking dead

A mask is worn for all to see

pretense displayed instead

Sometimes the hurting is so bad

the angels start to cry

The overwhelming emptiness

another day we die

For LJ

Autumn Winds

Autumn winds have now arrived

the trees begin to sway

Golden leaves reflect the sun

but soon they'll fall away

Intermittent rushing sounds

give notice to us all

Something new has just arrived

it truly now is Fall

All of nature seems to sense

great changes soon will come

Leaves are falling from the trees

the season has begun

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Autumn Days

Autumn days have now arrived

our summer slipped away

Red and yellow hues proclaim

the change is underway

Soon the leaves will start to fall

the trees will go to sleep

Temperatures will start to drop

and fire wood we’ll keep

All of nature hurries now

There’s no time for delay

Soon the winter winds will blow

and snow will fall for days

Swept Away

Subtle moments here and there

a million dollar smile

So absolutely beautiful

I watched you for awhile

A poet in the league of stars

I loved your writing style

A hundred poems from your soul

but never were compiled

The moments that I spent with you

most precious to my soul

So caught up in the ecstasy

and soon I lost control

Was swept away on tidal waves

and soon far out to sea

A broken compass in my hand

and no one there with me

In time I found my way back home

but not without the scars
I swore I'd never love again
nor look up at the stars

Friday, October 12, 2012

Place Of Relevance

So isolated and alone

trapped in a prison cell

For years the tools of my employ

communicated well

Adjustments now more difficult

my whole life rearranged

Soon the moment will arrive

and everything will change

The chains that hold me very close

will fall upon the floor

I’ll run away from everything

and will come back no more

I’ll fly away on angel’s wings

then soar beyond the stars

I’ll find a place of relevance

a body without scars

All Rights Reserved Jon Arno 2012

Tonight

Tonight has been so lovely dear

I wish you wouldn't go

No need to have to leave tonight

besides… there’s so much snow

Let’s take this to another place

we haven’t known before

Continue what we started here

and sharing so much more

Monday, October 8, 2012

A Second Chance

So many times I've thought of you

and whispered out your name

Then drift on into memories

the heartache still remains

I've had a lot of time to think

on how it all went wrong

I beat myself up pretty bad

you know I'm not that strong

I'm clinging to a ray of hope

our paths will cross once more

A second chance to be with you

just like it was before

Tonight I'll pull the pillow close

pretend you're here with me

I'll go to sleep and dream of you

and hold you endlessly

Sunday, October 7, 2012

My Little Paradise

Its nestled in a mountain range

and far from city lights

A place of gentle solitude…

my little paradise

Oasis from another life

where time slows down its pace

A haven from insanity…

the madness of the race

A simple place I now call home

surrounded by a stream

Moonbeams grace the sky at night

and laughter fills my dreams

The giant pine trees touch the sky

mountains topped with snow

The forest hides its treasure trove

at night the afterglow

I couldn’t ever ask for more

each day a new surprise

Another chance to distance me

Friday, October 5, 2012

Reasons To Believe

Twas He alone my heart did seek

to fill the emptiness

A void so deep inside my soul

and so much restlessness

The raging storms had humbled me

they brought me to my knees

The cares of life deceived my soul

and darkness covered me

I cried unto the Lord most high

He heard my desperate plea

Removed the curse from off my life

and set my spirit free

There now is meaning to my life

And reasons to believe

A peace has settled over me

Twas blind but now I see

Autumn Years

In the Autumn of my years

reflection rules my day

winding paths of memories

with stops along the way

Pausing at the forks again

examining the choice

Changes I would surely make

and even raise my voice

Funny how we clearly see

when looking from behind

It all seems so predictable

yes each and every time

What will winter years be like

when looking back again?

Hope that I will leave in peace

surrounded by my friends

Thursday, October 4, 2012

I'm Still In Love With You

So many years have come and gone

I can’t believe it’s true

I find myself still looking back

on days I spent with you

I’ve followed you throughout the years

albeit from afar

From time to time I’d hear your name

my heart is still ajar

Sometimes a face book photograph

would brighten up my day

A snapshot from another time

with words that you would say

I gathered courage yesterday

and emailed late last night

My dear, I’m still in love with you

was all that I could write

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Melodies

Melodies dancing in my head

so precious to my soul

The songs we sang so long ago

emotions they control

Some take me to another time

when I was so naïve

They fit so perfect in my life

they shaped what I believe

Some held me in the worst of times

while others set me free

Sometimes so precious in my youth

they often spoke to me