you

to conquer the world,
is a warrior's dream.
to conquer myself,
is enough for me.

there are heroes and stars-
and everyday men.
we all long for true love,
a hug, and a best friend.

no one will live forever,
but we can inspire each other,
to live to the fullest,
and respect one another.

i'll never be a poet,
whose words are read;
but i'm inspired by you-
whose words i read instead.

one picture

how do i tell you goodbye,
but that i'll love you forever?
i push you away,
hoping to make it better.

your touch, your laugh,
our fights, our past.
mingle like a sweet perfume--
on a love note, it never lasts.

will you understand?
i don't.
but i know it has to be.

so i'll keep one picture
of you and me, out on the lake.
when i see it, i'll remember
the love we used to make.

time will brush away the pain,
and build a wall between our paths,
but we made history, we made love,
lying in the leaves of grass.