For You – A Collection of Poems

Question

You might be right
I might be wrong
Or might it be the other way around
I asked you, you chose silence
You asked me, a smile was my return
You walked to the right
I walked to the left
Our space grew apart
Your mind was filling with “whys”
I shrugged and continued
I did not know why
Keeping up on what’s ahead
Not stopping for what’s behind
Is it wrong?
Or, is it right?
Another question puzzles my mind
Might this be the end?
To push myself for naught
To settle for only the great

Compre II

I dare to love you
That’s all I can do
And there it stops
We are bound by law

A simple emotion
A simple sympathy
That grows and blossoms
And reaches the sky

It’s only a feeling, they say
But what can I do?
If I am lost with you
In a wonderful land

It’s a moment of silence
And a burning feeling
That makes me carefree
In seamless time

To My Friendly Assaliant

In this dim-lighted place,
You attack from behind.
Instead of a blow,
You give me warmth.
I choose to be still,
Rather than run.
Nothing to give,
Yet you choose to dig.
Scared and afraid,
To escape or to stow?
My heart is melting.
My time is ticking.
I am gasping.
I am depleting.
And, I have to give in.

THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Kaye Corpuz is naturally lethargic but loves off-the-grid adventures. This year, she is planning to do volunteering activities and finish a book. She gives a shout-out to her friend who is celebrating his birthday this month. Happy birthday MFA!