Outside, Looking In

This empty feeling finds me
No matter how well I hide
It takes hold of my heart
No matter how hard I fight.

Every day, I see young lovers
Walking hand in hand
While jealousy fills me
I look away, across the land.

Looking in the mirror
I see into the eyes
Of someone who’s heard
Too many weak lies.

Every twilight, I see
Lovers in an embrace
Trusting in a promise
Woven in lace.

I’m always looking for
A heart, free on the wind
Instead, I find myself
On the outside, looking in.

The Creek

I twist and turn
And go my own way
I take the easiest path
Yet still have rocky waters
I tend to make small differences
And fade into the background
Sometimes I am calm and still
Others I am boiling with rage
I can give to some
But take from others
I am not anyone
Or anything
Except myself.

CZ