A smile like a friend you will never forget
Eyes that glisten like a timeless sunset
Her voice, angelic, inviting, and kind
Listens to my rambling till the ending of time
Laughter as none other with universal appeal
These make her perfect though still not real
Her heart, mind, compassion and soul
Coupled with myself we shall both be made whole
The juxtaposition of confidence and reverent fear
Common sense, humility, and only genuine tears
Respect, integrity, and a maturity that goes…
From adult to childhood without caring who knows
I once met an illusion of what love might hold
Yet it was only an apparition and I watched it unfold
Acquired a lifetime of wisdom
Forged in contemplative sorrow
Consolation comes in the world of tomorrow
I will search forever plus the day after that
Until I find my soulmate
My heart’s only match

Michael Joseph Cecchin

Our Game

Inner brillance from which we are torn apart
We have all known our place since the game’s very start
One rolls a dice
Another rolls two
Some walk into glory
Another trips over his shoes
Fair it is not, the games has its flaws
Yet people keeping playing, obeying its laws
Players removed when the games sees it fit
Many lose or are forced to quit
It began with such vigor, such pure joyous fun
Now the only victors seem to be carrying guns
The dice have been buried, along with the rules long ago
Waiting to be pushed while someone yells”GO!”
Guiding your movement, hindering thought
NEVER try to win, you will risk being caught

Michael Joseph Cecchin

Integrity

If you question the answers
The world opens up
Becomes a little clearer
And your faith not so tough
Believing in nothing unless you see it occur
Everyone you meet is an ethical blur
Morality is challenged
You may be the only one left
Told to conform to society’s requests
Standing your ground is a balancing act
Shoved from all sides with no time to react
If you live towards a world of utopian mold
When the rest turn to dust
It will be your heart that remains gold

Michael Joseph Cecchin