Brood

Brood, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

The skies lit up and gave us a show,
just what we needed to take our mind
off all the world of troubles around us.

Tears Fall

Tears Fall, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Tell truths, use words of meaning
can you tell me who you are or,
just what you do or have done?
Don't just stand there in pity of yourself
throwing me catch lines for sympathy
conversations round and round
empty tears falling to the ground
circles, circles, endless circles
shut your mouth, stop that sound
and your boring games... goodbye
I'm going to see if excitement can be found

Moments of Bliss

Moments of Bliss, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Often taken for granted
moments of bliss
are those we should
be most thankful for

Unchained

Unchained, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Our dreams broke free
leaving us behind again
they had their own destiny
we never could hold them

Lies

Lies, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

I still awake alone
you're not here
happiness just a lie

Illusion

Illusion, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Freedom and choice
behind a fence of lies
the bill of goods
we bought, illusion

Going the distance

Going the distance, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

He did not know content
it was unlearned
he'd been taught that
he loved the animals,
they seemed at peace
removed from evil...
that of man's making
and in time the world
give him a gift
the best gift of all
the unimportance
of everything
just the pleasure
of being....

Reaching Up

Reaching Up, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

The fiery sky burned our troubles away, if only for a brief moment...

Love's Refrain

Love's Refrain, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Below the frost and frozen tears
is a heart still grieving for you

Until Death

Until Death, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Our yesterdays follow us to the grave,
singing songs of all our passing days

Lucky Numbers

Lucky Numbers, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Our number came up in a world of chance
too bad we didn't notice but in looking back

Dying Media

Dying Media, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

The constructed world of fantasy
and political agendas faded
and became hard to maintain
and so slowly it crumbled away....

State of confusion

State of confusion, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

She looked at me
through empty eyes
the distant past
was all she could see
days before her baby's cries
her final breath coming fast...

Slightly Lost

Slightly Lost, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Plans are for naught
the world takes it all away
leaving us vulnerable
and always slightly lost

After the party

After the party, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

After the party
of youth gives way
to the march of time so steady
where days just fade away

Voting Machine

Voting Machine, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

The world gets pissed on
each election just brings more
politicians counting on
no one keeping score

Change

Change, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Just like that my world changed
leaving less of me behind...
you were gone and I was expected to mend

Just Pass Again

Just Pass Again, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

You've been on my mind
in dreams I see you
and together we pass again

Be at one

Be at one, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

There is a place for troubled souls to rest,
where the pain of living ends at last
and one can be at one...

A moment they'll forget

A moment they'll forget, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Time offers no protection
against simple moments slipping away
so, just enjoy what you have
which is only just today...

Keep on turning

Keep on turning, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

The days keep rolling by
always ready to crush us
in the blink of an eye...

Blend In

Blend In, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

As our dreams fade away
the future looks dark and dim
still we linger and stay
until all the world begins to blend in

Your last wish

Your last wish, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

That those of us
left behind remember
and during though times
think back and smile
your last wish awaits
for our reunion...

Heavy Grind

Heavy Grind, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

When daily life wears me down
with its constant heavy grind
you return in bittersweet moments
of tearful memories...
so blessed am I to have known you

I was wrong

I was wrong, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

I thought I'd seen the last of hurt,
and understood the joy of love...
but I was wrong...

color me wet

color me wet, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

We lost our balance
couldn't find our way
and into life the rain
did come, until
not another tear
could be shed...

Beyond a wish

Beyond a wish, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Since our parting all I can do is cry
teaching me to seek out love
and to fill the days before I die

On your way

On your way, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

You came to me in a dream
telling me everything was okay
our parting in love complete
until we're reunited one day

Gypsy

Gypsy, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

Pets can touch our souls and fill our lives with such joy and love, that it's hard imagining a world without them. They are gifts and blessings from God that make life special and rich, a sublime happiness beyond bounds. Thank you Gypsy, you brightened every day we had together. May you rest and play in heaven.

Flip the switch

Flip the switch, a photo by Damian Gadal on Flickr.

So precious is the time that can be gone in a second...
life gone with a flip of the switch