Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sometimes

Sometimes 
January 16, 2004

Sometimes it's easier to just walk away 
Sometimes it's easier to just say goodbye 
When the fighting is constant, the distance is needed.

Sometimes it's easier to just close your eyes 
Sometimes it's easier to escape into dreams 
When the tears won't stop, an escape is needed.

Sometimes it's harder to stay where you are 
Sometimes it's harder to keep holding on
When you know you've lost everything, a prayer is needed.

Sometimes it's harder to stay awake 
Sometimes it's harder to live your dreams 
When your dreams fall apart, hope is needed. 

Sometimes it's harder to admit you're wrong 
Sometimes it's harder to say goodbye 
Sometimes we all need to be reminded, that we are needed.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Love Is

Love Is 
(January 13, 2003)

Love is patient; love is kind 
That is what I'm told, though I no longer believe.
Love is trusting; love is true 
That is what they say, though how can that be? 

Love is pain; love is tears
That is what I know, how it has always been.
Love is always given; but love is never received 
Just be your friend, won't give you more.

Love is lonely; love is cruel 
Think you have found someone, find out you were wrong.
Love is tender; love is there 
At least in my dreams - how I wish they would come true.

~Shawna K. Whaley

Friday, November 15, 2024

Void

Into the void I go 
To what end I do not know 
Will I languish in this place? 
Will I be creative in this space? 

Give and take 
Create a mistake 
Take and give 
This is how we live 

Up and down 
And around the town 
In and out 
My thoughts do sprout 

Chaos and nonsense abounds
Everything is making the rounds 
Structure insanity flee
They seem to be far from me 


Sunless Skies

Sunless Skies
(7/10/12)

Sometimes there is no end in sight
We find ourselves faced with an endless night
Waiting for a sun that never shows
The sadness inside us constantly grows

Where are the better days?
Where are the sun's rays?
When will the clouds break?
How much pain can one person take?

Smile through the hurt to hide the pain
Hide your tears by standing in the rain
Dry your eyes so they can't see
let them think that you are filled with glee

~Shawna K. Whaley