rock star

standing defiant,

like a rock star,

full of self,

and knowledge,

but a child,

still willing to believe.

Douglas Polk

dizzy

trapped in reality,

the world spins round,

time and space whirling on by,

looking for an escape,

dizzy,

my reality.

Douglas Polk

the look

eyes icy look out on the world,

emotions kept under lock and key,

scars visible,

but yet unseen,

icy eyes look back at me.

Douglas Polk

nest

 nest in the weeds,

hidden away,

a home,

safe and secure,

no,

it is only an illusion.

danger exists all around.

Douglas Polk

new age

the world different from the century before,

yet in ways,

nothing ever changes,

cultures questioned,

and trust a precious commodity.

Douglas Polk

tangled

colors tangled together,

as if it natural to be that way,

completing the page,

part of community,

a picture of harmony.

Douglas Polk

young couple

young couple in love,

wishing for the best,

lessons learned only have way well,

when the beauty goes,

and the love fades,

what is left,

only time will tell.

Douglas Polk