Whisper me this

Whisper me truth whisper me lies
Whisper me hope as we look to the skies
Dismounting the carousel of pain in our lives
Whisper me strength before I die.

Born into the chaos
Not what i'd have chosen
Had I written this story but what do I know?
I'd never had met you
Our hands not intwined
If the universe whispered me into existence
In another time.
Whisper me tomorrow can't handle today
Seasick from the way uncertainty sways
Together two stories
Rooted in pain
Whisper the prospect of healing again.

I like myself
And my hard head
The things I've not accomplished yet
I like myself and my lack thereof
Nonetheless I'm worthy of love.
The habits I have yet to break
The smiles I have yet to fake
Adversity I've yet to overcome
I like me because I am someone.
The messes I've not cleaned up yet
All the appointments I forget
The disappointment I've created
Renders me only human, not hated.
I like me for its my calling
To love myself even when I'm falling
Love is a commandment to
Include eveyone, including you.
You are allowed to fall apart
But never ever deny your heart
I like myself because I am
I like myself and I'll say it again
When I've failed when I'm lost
I like myself at any cost
I will not join the opinion of
Those who deem me unworthy of love
I have better songs to sing
Promise has given me a ring
I am crowned with righteousness
Simply because it exists.
A product of the uncertainties of life
Disheveled but will be alright
I stand tall even when I slump
I'm regal, for I am someone.
I like that when I am a mess
I still am completely blessed.
Not a product from past mistakes
I'm a warrior, was born that way.
I like myself and all I'm not
I like myself when I'm all I've got
This world can put my on a stage
Tell me how to act my age
Advice is not always sage
Every fad is just a phase.
I like me just the way
I am on any given day
I will stand tall knowing I
 am accepted without even trying
You are loved and you should too
Love yourself, be amazingly you.

How to

There is no how to
On teaching children well
Will they grow up to be successful?
Nobody can tell
No real formula for raising children right
I am not a parent
But perhaps can shed some light.
Be there
Be present even if silent
And unsure what to say
Being there is always helpful
So be there for them always.
Smile
Theres a time for smiling
And a time to set things straight
If you feel the need to smile
Do not hesitate
Positivity won't cure everything
Though it makes the mood light
In the hardest times
Try to find whats right.
Stand firm
Saying no is hard
To say and to hear
This phrase may send a stream of profanity
Right into your ears!
But you really aren't mean
Awful and unfair
You do it out of love
In order to show you care.
Be the example
People need grace
In the form of who you are
Not shouting pouting or screaming
Makes you a shining STAR
Kids see you showing grace
To the foolish slow or ill
They then are inspired
To be kinder still
Be yourself no matter how awkard
Or unable you may feel
Those babies will grow to succeed
When lead by somebody REAL

You go in public praying to
 blend in to the world around you
Knowing that if you stand out
Others will be sure to tell about
Anything that you offer up
Thats different and not quite good enough
You are the bait they'll jump and grab
Thankful that their boredoms fed
Doing what comes naturally
Makings a fool of you and me
Covering their own naked shame
Hiding behind calling you names
Making you the spectacle in their plot
For other people to like them a lot
Looking intelligent putting you down
Every ringmaster needs a clown.
They look official, accurately right
Pointing out what you want to hide.
Bullies manifest the demons within
By painting you as societies sin
You're not immune but you are free
From underserved tyranny
Its not your fault their idle brains
Are ignorant enough to cause you pain
Stand up if needed and walk away
But don't allow them to ruin your day
Be the voice that silences the lies
Let bullies have no alliby.

Cheshire

Sneaky
Green eyed suspect
Polka dot pussycat
Disappearing act
Now you see me
Invisible image
Whisker silhouette
Blinking winking wonder
Over under
Tiptoe thru the tree
Jokes on you
Eyes on me
Feline illusion
Catastrophic disillusion
Catch me man
If you can
Sizzling stripes
Moonlit night
Hides my intention
My shadow
Overshadowed you

I see your rainbow

I see the red
The part of you that holds back fury
Dressed as regret or heartache.
Disappointment tornados into rage
You scream on the inside
Crimson veins run behind your eyes
Your heart pumps scarlet bloodshed
Burning you inside
I see the orange
The passionate fire
The sea of urgency surging with desire
The kindling dreams
Built up then torn down
Only a flame somedays
Somedays bonfires ignight
Inside of you
The yellow
The light
Subtle as you everyday fight
It develops fetal at first
Until its so bright
Your insides burst
You glow within
The mundane days
Do not extinguish what's in you
Shining
The green
The seed
You're not there yet
You may feel brown
But theres more underground
Beauty unfolding
Buds shut tight
Every storm you face
Nourishes the promise
Emerald unfolds
Into you
Blue
I see the soft sky
Encompassed in daydream
The foreboding navy of the dark days
The ones where you wished your eyelids
Covered your toes
Those
 the oceans of your ecstasy
Tumbling like dizzy waves
Crashing doubt
Many shades turn like a page
Elemental blue....calm storm calm
Purple.
Royal regal on the inside
I see your pride
No shame in standing ten feet taller
Than your adversaries
He was your ladder
The one you stepped on with sour socks
Unaware of the climb
His demise
Now you're indigo
Your crown gleams with
True identity
Your rainbow ebbs flows
Twists turns
Metamorphosis is tumultuous
And colorful
Arriving is infinite. And wonderful.

Shades of blue

Royal blue:  be seated!
Cerulean:  but i can flyyyyyyy.
Royal blue: you have too much green in you its why you are crazy. Sit down the movie is about to start.
Cerulean: darling. I AM the movie.
God almost made me red. But he had a better idea so he made meeeee!
Royal blue: the last word in every sentence doesn't have 13 vowels in it. Sit down.
Cerulean: youuuuuu sit down. I can fly.
Sky blue: come fly in me! I'm your vehicle.  I host the creative cloudy process.
Royal blue: stop talking. Stand straight. This is not a game. This is a movie and its starting.
Cerulean: if you would stop being bossy butt you could be my CO star!  This is MY movie. This whole WORLD is my movie. You think I'm part of a rainbow? I AM the rainbow!
I'm NOT telling you to sit down because you are in my way. I'm telling you to sit down because that's what YOU want to do. I want to be the star!!!
 Navy blue: down and give me 20! Just kidding. Hey if you're a star shine in me. I'm dark. But inviting.
Turquoise: hey everyone mellow out. Let cerulean do his thing. Its his thing you know? I'm busy rolling in the ocean waves. Anyone care to join me?
Royal blue. EVERYONE BE QUIET! this is a movie.
Sky blue. Don't you get it man? We are all the stars.
Royal blue. Stars are NOT blue! They're...uhh
Regular blue: um contrary my royal friend the hottest stars are.
Cerulean- amen!
Turquoise-PREACH!
sky- woot! I knew it! We are hot!
Royal blue- we are loud. EVERYONE be quiet. This is no way for colors to behave! 
Cerulean- this is how stars behave. They.....shine. That's right. Shine! Some shine loud some shine quietly. But we are ALL stars in our own movie. And if I sit and be quiet I can't see or be seen! Then who would I be? Oh right.....you. 
Well thats ok. You do you. But I'll do me. Loud proudest a little bit green. Slightly pushy but never mean. Beautiful creative maybe queer when it comes to beauty I have an ear. Eccentric restless moody and sweet. Mixed up fixed up perfectly.... Me.