Distractions

they're everywhere
can't you see?
there's one right there
it's following me!

what am i doing?
i can't remember
i can't think straight
focus... focus
stay in control

goals and dreams
put on hold
to tend to a distraction
for which i have no control

are they mirrors...
displaying what i cannot see?
or simple distractions
hindering growth

they're everywhere
can't you see?
there's one right there
it's following me!

Another day...

time stolen
time shared
moments sought
feelings feared
love uncovered
tears shed
lives diverted
nothing said
future uncertain
sadness weighs
heavy hearted
time passes
lives continue
forever changed

Gates of experience

is it heaven or is it hell
gates of promise or disappointment
a loving embrace or a smack in the face
a matter of perception
a unique reflection
a different experience for you and me
to be shared later
envied and coveted
but never relived