“She always stays by that window”
By the Window
Her eyes always open
her mouth closed
when she watches outside
looking through the window
She seldom hears the truth
mysterious because no one ever knows
she sees the flower dance through the window
reality seems so far away
but yet it seems so close
from watching the world through the screens of the window
her family was absent
her heart a broken mess
the window was the only place where she wept
her bodies scarred with malicious words all the things that people said
it knocked her down so deep and hard
by the window is where she is instead
she looks at life in a different way
The curtains rarely close
because the way she sees things is from the window
the wheels are always turning
taking everything in
she always seems
to be somewhere studying
studying the way the neighbors laugh
studying the way they do their hair
studying all their friends, that party
every friday without a care
She always stays by that window
never opens the door
she sees all the adventures
but she never explores
But school is out
time to start again
find herself
make other friends
get out from the window
go to the stream
and wash away
the hateful words that viciously stained
and soon enough
she will be again
a girl no different
Under lock and key
His image stands with popularity misunderstood
everybody always talks
he never gave any love a chance
no ever has found the key to his locks
his heart has been protected
and a door of bricks that pile up and block
with layers of insulation
that can’t be opened with any lock
his mind is always running
but he has only one dream
to find someone who will open the lock
and not label him as what he seems
His smile is too charming ,
he’s so good at playing the game
but he never truly wins
and it’s only himself to blame
his words are few
although everyone seems to be obsessed
he gets confused easily
but understands how to comfort others who are depressed
his locks are made of gold
but are starting to get rusted
he refuses to open them
to someone who can’t be trusted
And so he waits and hopes one day
someone won’t see him as a jock
he is waiting for that not so perfect stranger
who might be worthy of opening his locks
Opening Doors
She watches as
he gives a haircut to the grass
the blonde curls sunshine out
she smiles to herself and the moment lasts
He can’t believe
that everybodys at the pool
but he’s mowing the grass
trying to make some money, for school
She dares again
to sneak a look at him past
the window, their eyes meet
but she turns away too fast
He’s catches sight
a coco brown, intriguing eyes
a pair that sees your soul
he can’t deny
she comes across
a feeling she has never felt before
her heart tells her
its time to open up the door
He feels a wave
of something he sort of feels
of what those eyes just saw
the part that’s he never reveals
She tells her head
he’s just the boy from across the street
but every single second he comes to mind
her heart skips a beat
He never used to think
of that familiar girl
who lived across the street
but was always in some other world
she saw him the other day
with his big crew walking their way
she turned her head, cheeks flushed
but she wished he would have stayed.
He thinks his summer is going fine
nothing too thrilling
but there is still that hole of unacceptance
that no one is filling
She sees him there
and out of excitement taps on the window tiles
the sun is shining so he shades his face
looks by the windows way, and give her a smile
He heard a noise
it got his attention
he saw the girl,
smiled through the window’s protection.
She couldn’t believe
that the smile was her own
and she cherished that smile
more than he’d ever know
He was about to leave but
he looked back, with confusion not doubt
shook his head to himself
wondering what that spark was about
She knew what it was
her very own spark
that boy was opening up
something special–her heart
He wanted to go back
wanted to see her again
wanted to figure what they could be
if they tried out as friends
She was delighted
for the next few hours
she felt a hope in herself
she sang to the flowers
He keep glancing at the window
the sunshine reflecting her face
to his surprise
she came out of the place
she felt a shiver
that comes with feeling alive
it was a voice
that had called her inside
He saw her coming
didn’t know what to do
he decided to be himself
his first time being totally true
She had a smile on her face
she was feeling no regrets
the door spilling sunshine in
she feels limitless
He waves hi
he sees her blush
and thinks it’s cute
maybe he has a crush
She’s flooded with words
she wants to say
to this stranger
who she trusts undeniably
Their eyes meet
no other people around
exchange a smile
lost in the sea of chocolate brown.
He feels a shock
he thinks it’s too abrupt
what he getting himself into
when he has never been loved?
She observes his thoughts
and sees the wheels turning
is it possibly he
doesn’t feel the same yearning?
He shakes her off
why even try
how does he know it’s different
he won’t be anyones guy
She holds back tears
it was her first attempt
her first time opening the doors
thinks, how foolish that he’d accept.
He wanders home
and keeps reflecting
he wasn’t seeing how
they could be connecting
He decides
he needs to get out
and at the same park
is that girl running in it thoughtout
She feels the need
for some fresh air
she’s surprised to meet
that boy but doesn’t seem to care.
He saw her face
it was like watching a show
she was running away from something
maybe the reason he might know
She searches her heart
and competes with her mind
she has already sat by
for this love she will have to fight blind
He gets a little startled
wants to run away
when she starts to run
over his way
She smiles for real
and this time even speaks
and makes it obvious that
his care is what she seeks
He tries his best
to find what he wants
he is compelled to her
but afraid it will be a mistake that haunts
She sees him outside
and instantly gets the door
her feet felt enlightened
sure that this time she’ll soar
He had made up his mind
after estimating the chances
mistakes were always taunting and
he didn’t know if this relationship would take advances
She went outside
and with self pride
asked the stranger his name
he let off a strong vibe
He smiled slightly
to the girl and said
he was Jake
with the golden curls on his head
She said she liked it
and ruffled his curls
she said she was Danielle
and he said she was a beautiful girl
He took her hand
and they were assured
this was the love
they were living for
She had the key
it fit in his heart
he opened the door
and let the adventures start
He had found someone
who had fought for his lock
who had valued his carefulness
and understood why he kept up those blocks
She found someone
who brought her outside
he made her feel
like she was alive
They both found a person
who brought out their best
who understood their hearts
and they lived truly blessed.
Everyone needs someone
to help them out of their door
and together you work as a team
and you find your own roar.
