countless little things

Countless little things
like stars that fill the night's vast ceiling
and change the parametres of feeling
just countless little things

but collected they are a constellation
a symphony of heaven's invention
and I treasure them in introspection
these countless little things

For AC

tiny oceans

Your eyes like tiny oceans keep
your soul beneath pools of colour deep
They gaze at me, my heart exposed
and see the depth to which this love goes

The jewels of your smile
are the stars of my night
they gently hint at feelings hid
that I desire to swim amid

And I'm by fascination lured
into a paradox observed
that complex thoughts and fears are held
where hope and wonder also dwell

For AC 19/09/09

I

I will wrap around you
as you face affliction from all sides
as the storm surrounds you
against the pervasive tide

I will be your strength
when weakness is all you feel
when all about you is superficial, fake and empty
I'll be real

When you are tossed by changing fortune
I will be your sure foundation
against the dumbing down and cynical
I'll be revelation

And I will hold you
through the enveloping night
when you are choked and disillusioned
I'll be your fight

I will give and give without ever asking
except to ask that you receive
just acknowledge me and I'll breathe through you
Just believe

I've already won the battle
that wars within your soul
release to me your turmoil
and I will make you whole