The Wooded Path - 05.10.10

Let us go then, you and I...

Across the wooded path

Where the river runs...

Look at all the flowers

Dandelions used to be flowers

Back when they were DaddyLions

A favorite of mine

They smell so sweet

Like perfume or cologne

Cologne

It takes you back in time,

A place that had once been...

Look at the flowing river

And the path of fine rocks

Children collect rocks

Kept there in their pockets

Polishing as they run

Like in Theme Parks

Being chased by security guards

Guard dogs come in all sizes

Chasing their tails and barking at friends

Boys and girls

They fall in love now and then...

Look at the trees

Growing so firm and strong

High into the clouds

Soft and fluffy pillows

Sleeping there under warm blankets

Warmth fills one full of peace

Contentment

Warm arms and full hugs

An embrace of memories

Nostalgia

Comes from his sweet scent

Brooding love

There in your heart...

- Kim Hurst, 05.10.10

Once Upon A Time - 05.10.10

Once upon a time

When I wish upon a star

Remember

Coasters near and a pier afar

I look all around me

Pastel colors

On the tips of Dumbo's ears

A mountain of waterfalls

Finding joy in conquered fears

My father walks before me

His hands interlocked at his back

I lock mine to match

On the verge of running

To catch his long strides

Remember

Getting in line

And riding the rides

A mountain of space

Flies across an oiled track

My heart flutters wildly

The bar doesn't reach my lap

I hold my father's arm

Trust in his strong hand

As we exit the rides

And go see the school band

Sweet music plays

A parade of flashing lights

Remember

The excitement of days

Blending in through the nights

Heading home

A heart full of laughter

Looking to life

For a happily - ever - after

- Kim Hurst, 05.10.10

Cologne of Nostalgia - 01.12.10

There's a sure scent of Cologne,
Occasional shocks-
That Remembers, like the tone
Of that picture box-
Nostalgic Balm, it takes me-
Old times, back again,
Can't quite Remember, the Need,
Where meanings had lain-
He holds me close to him-Near-
A nest of sweet warmth-
Blanket of the sunny air
Aroma without harm-
When come, Emotion awakens-
Memories-Flooding-
Wake once more, and it's taken
The Balm's sweet budding-