Poems by Michael J. Malone

Looking at the clouds in the sky above
I have often pondered and wondered why
Why love is like a raindrop in ways there of
Meant to stay then be released after a while

The symbolism reflected in that raindrop
Like the circumference of a tear and a sigh
It will fall from the sky and won't stop
You may even see it as it passes you by

What words would it have me to say?
What words would it have me compile?
There is nothing left I can do but pray
Pray that I can make you smile for a while

Because that raindrop still passes us by
With many tears shed and a broken heart
As it leaves and drops from the cloudy sky
Hoping happy memories will never depart

Crushing as a raindrop crashes to the ground
The puddle remains showing what is reflected
Broken hearts in pools of water now drowned
The cycle of love has now been perfected

Perfect we loved without any remorse
Feeling the pain and this sorrowful heart
For in that pain true love was endorsed
Seared into my heart even for my small part

My part I played perfectly with no regrets
But the sorrow will remain likes clouds above
Memories with each raindrop I'll never forget
It was true and you will forever be my love

It's been awhile since I written
Nothing has changed since then
Then again something is hidden
So, let's try this once more, again

Are you willing to hear this plea?
Are you willing to listen, and see?
Well, I guess there is no guarantee
I hope these words set me free

Do you know what happened to me?
Something hidden has changed me
Tearing at my inner being I can't flee
It's a secret? I wish you could see

Day after day I die a thousand deaths
Struggling to just catch my breath
Yes! Each time as if completely new
And again, I just wish that you knew

For you are like a beautiful flower
In a field of emptiness and nothing
Nothing compares to your power
Yes! This is worth discussing

Let's talk about the power of your smile
I miss it because it's been awhile
Awhile since I've seen the sunrise
Depicted by the light in your eyes

Darkness now has overtaken you
I am hurting now for you too
Once upon a time I didn't care
But I never felt like it before.  To be fair

I don't know what is going on
An unknown path I've come upon
Yes.  This is someone else's to bear
But it is a burden I wish to share

To pick you up when you are down
To build you up so you don't frown
Something I always wanted to be
An encouragement to you in need

It's been awhile since I have written
But nothing has changed since then
I loved you then and I love you now
Secret no more, this is my vow