Give me your hand
You said as we ran through the Forest
Laughter and nature composing a sweet melody
To fill my heart content
Days spent
Cracked dust remains of tears
Where we lay where we’re sat
Forever smiling like
Alice and her beloved Cheshire Cat
Being with you had always been my
Desire
Desire, desire what an interesting word
Noun
meaning a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
amusing to be honest
“Wishing”
Everyone knows wishes only come true in fairy tales
Wishing is a pipe dream
Hoax smoke meant to fill your lungs
Intoxicate a life once serene
My wish was for us to be together and live happily
I didn’t realize
I was high
Unfortunately I do not live in a fairytale
Nor am I a well
Similar yes
How I’ll tell
Both filled with liquid
Only a well’s water
And mine a crimson pool of tears
Both used to people taking and taking
I have no peace
In short time
I will wither I will cease
My dear lover
By my side will you please stand
I ask you one last question
Please
Give me
your
hand.
Baltimore Beat is running poems from participants in the group Writers in Baltimore Schools, which offers programming that builds skills in literacy and communication while creating a community of support for young writers.