Truth

May it shine like golden sunlight
Be it dark as devil’s soul,
you must…

Shout out loud to all who listen
Whisper softly to yourself,
you must…

Speak all that is
and nothing but
pure truth.

-Amber

Snow

Sweet snow
Brighten the darkest deep blue night
Deliver us to morning
on your light, crystal wings

True snow
Bury yesterday beneath your mass
Pave the path to tomorrow
in glittering, honest simplicity

Bright snow
Open our eyes in awe of your beauty
Leave relief in our hearts
and assurance of breath

Even after you thaw

-Amber

Reminiscent

My breath is white and winter’s night is cold
The chill has locked my fingers in my sleeves
Though this freezing weather was foretold,
it seems to be a bit worse than perceived.

I scramble quickly down the frozen street
and fumble for my keys with aching hands
I get into my car and crank the heat
my body thaws and smiles- my heart expands.

It’s hard to move my feet in mid-July
My muscles tighten more each stride I take
Sweat’s pouring off my forehead, burns my eyes
Just half a mile ‘til I get a break.

I round the corner, sprint the final feet
and reach the gate, my vision slightly blurred
My sneakers first and then my body, meet
the water with a splash and I’m submerged.

These are the most reminiscent feelings
of when I’m in your arms, warm and healing.

-Amber

Some Spice

This world is so amazing.
This world is such a miracle to even be in existence.
This world would be so bland without the arts.

I find it mind-boggling that we need to 
"spice up"
such an awesome idea as existence
in order to make this life more awesome.

Yet I won't put down this book.

-Amber