OUBLIETTE

How much lower can a person get
Than drowning in an oubliette

They've lobotomized and pithed my brain
If I wasn't then, I'm now insane

Spinning down the vortex to hell
Where my soul will forever dwell

Save me from this cursed pit
Else by fate, I shall perish in it

I seek divine, truth, and light
But feel darkness as the night

Nighttime shines with moon and stars
Gods and goddesses from afar

Certainly They can lead me out
Toss me a line, show me the route.

Or if I'm to perish where I've been thrust
Here this body shall turn into dust

My soul will be free 'til time has an end
To join with my sister, lover, and friend.

Or send my soul to the Chamber of Guf
Perhaps this lifetime wasn't enough

I have just one wish when to my next life I ascend
I will have my sister, lover, and friend

~Gaylene

This was written over the last few days, it took a while to "give birth" to it, but as many, sometimes the best take time to come out. I am very happy with this poem, and hope you read it and see/feel the positive message I'm trying to convey.

FREEDOM

Imprisoned by darkness,
I was scarred and frightened
The horror of it all.
Overpowered – physically, emotionally, mentally.
I had the scars to prove it.
But I found the keys for my release.
Although a difficult task,
Seemingly impossible at times,
The keys were not out of my reach.

I shouldn't have to do this,
But I do.

I forgive,
And I'm free.

~Gaylene

This was written several years ago. I have since found, that for myself, forgiveness isn't always an option. Theoretically it's a wonderful concept, but some things and some people are just unforgivable. The same can be said of "forgetting" ... some things are unforgettable as well, I've found that sometimes the best that can be done is to put it in your past and try to make it something that is just that ... a piece of your past that can be wrapped up and put in a dark corner, and try like hell to not allow it to affect your current sense of self

SWEETEST

I tell everyone how so wonderful you are
It's about time I tell you
You own my heart, mind, body, and soul
And taught me about loving true

You make me want to do better
For with my flaws you accept me still
We have perfect love and trust
And I know we always will

Though I say some crazy things at times
You understand the source
You know my heart and soul
And get me back on the right course

I swore I'd never fall in love again
But you managed to steal my heart
It's fragile, so please take care of it
Because its yours now - every part

I am so glad The Gods sent me a man
Who is sensitive and strong
You are compassionate and sweet, yet tough
In your arms nothing is wrong

You stand beside me, and never let me down
That's something I've only dreamed of
I'm finally safe to be myself
While you teach me about love

So darling mine, I hope you see
How wonderful you are
You're way beyond my wildest dreams
And outshine the brightest star.

~Gaylene

I started writing this a short time back and finished it in the tranquility of the High Sierras while I was in California for what was probably my final reunion with my entire family. While I had a wonderful time, I missed my sweetest so very much. I was inspired while I was there, how to complete this poem. I'm real happy with it's turn out.