Moon Baby Poetry 2001 - 2005

Everything and Nothing at All

Everything and Nothing at All

To be the harbor from the raging storms
To keep your secrets safe and warm
To be the moon under the winter sky
To cherish you and keep you 'nigh

To be the sparkle in your twinkling smile
To keep you happy for a while
To be your beacon shining all night long
To dry your tears and make you strong

To be the best shepherd that I can be
To keep you safe while next to me
To be your home and give you balls to throw
To feed your mind and watch it grow

To be one you turn to when all is lost
To keep the faith, forget the cost
To be the stoic soul who calms your fears
To greet your triumphs with loud cheers

To be all things to you and none to me
To keep my dreams and want to flee
To be a mother, father, foe and friend
To capture moments, never end

To be the one the fates blew with the wind
To keep one's strength and never sin
To be past dictates of generations
To reach one life's destination

To be a failure ridiculed by all
To keep one's head up, oh so tall
To be the heart that rests and sleeps at last
To leave in one cold bitter blast



Note: This poem was required to use the word "destination". The lines have alternating #'s of syllables 10/8/10/8. Also, I tried to keep my verbs consistent throughout.