Dreams, Schemes and Dragonfly Wings

I'm an eagle with the talons to prove it,
Only when I rise above the chaos can I see the whole story,
Survival is my only goal

In my heart lies a raven and a dove
I prefer peace, love and happiness
Yet I still thrive in blight

I'm as fragile as a dragonfly,
I've been swatted down for spite,
I've learned who not to trust

I'm as loyal as an elephant,
Hurt one of those I carry in my heart,
You'll find me as cruel as a trophy hunter

I'm as monogamous as a penguin,
Icy on the outside to keep out the schemers,
An endless appetite for love from those who gain my trust

Like a bulldog with it's jaws locked on the tire of an airplane,
My dreams are large and unlikely,
My hopes can't be dashed by realists or opportunists,

These are the secrets of my soul,
These are the nightmares of my foes

Ode to Distraction

That song, that joke, that poignant phrase,

That puppy, that sloth, that baby, that seahorse,

That memory, that photo, that person, those shoes,

That painting, that story, that poem, that statue,

That tree, that bird, that graffiti, that character,

That movie, that interview, that award, no, the other one...

Daisy chains and laughs

First love, first promise of together forever,

First bond to keep me awake at night,

Longing for his presence, dreaming of togetherness,
Knowing we were too young to make it last

Heavy kisses, heavy breathing, touches, no finales, 

So many hormones, so little practicality

A wonder filled era, a dream apart from others,

Short lived, divided unwillingly, 

As tragic as the best romances in history

Memories I wouldn't trade for the moon