All I Can Do

I wish I could take your sleepless nights

and trade them in for a lullaby

and all the stupid, pointless fights

every insult slung, every tear you cry

you know you're lucky

you know how to feel

and you know how to love

and decipher what's real

I wish could take your run down days

and trade them in for starry skies

and in the field where our bodies lay

I could just whisper to you, "You're mine"

And I can't take the pain away

but i know a few tricks to relieve the sighs

the heavy heart, the voices fade

Just cause something's said, doesn't make it right

I wish I could tell you you're beautiful

and kiss those lips that move so sweet

and never be anything but truthful

and just let me sweep you off your feet

For every frown that lies on your face

I'd trade them in for daisies

a tornado can be a glorious change

cause it grows and strengthens in phases

If you were a whirlwind, I'd chase you down

through snow and rain, debri and pain

and in these circles that are spinning you round

I will catch you just the same.

Reviews

[Rose Kavanagh]

A very emotional poem. I especially love the line: "a tornado can be a glorious change," which is very true, I just never would have thought to say it that way. The only critique I have is that "debri" is spelled "debris" - but perhaps that's just a typo.

Anyway, great poem!