On shaky legs I stand
A pressure in my chest
Noises in my thoughts
That scarce allow me rest
Thumping in my ears
The rush of blood so loud
Like storm winds lashing heartstrings
With boiling, blackened clouds
That bare down upon on me with
The weight of a world behind
Yet when I hold your eyes with mine
Peace is what I find
©Aarron Mondello
19/9/2018
He held her gently and began to cry
This twinkling apple in his eye
She breathed a softly whispered sigh
And his years began speeding by
Before he blinked she was walking
Next he knew she was always talking
Such joy she found in asking why
As his years went speeding by
On her first day of school he was full of pride
Tears of joy he shamelessly cried
It seemed the next day she stood shoulder high
As the years still went speeding by
She graduated and his heart swelled
He asked her to sit for a spell
So they sat and they talked for a little while
And his years continued speeding by
She was married with children and loving life
He remembered her glowing when she became a wife
Now his grandchildren filled his eyes
And her years were suddenly speeding by
©Aarron Mondello
10/9/2018
Do you have some sad words
That I can put down on this page
Or perhaps some fiery angry words
That make you scream and rage
Where are your profound words
To make me stop and think
To challenge all my beliefs
And place them on the brink
What about your jealous words
Tinged with hues of green
Or melancholy bittersweet
Words of things you’ve seen
Can you find some words for me
Of joyful laughing times
Heady happy memories
That I can fashion into rhymes
Sit a while and tell me words
Of all things in your head
Words that I can twist and turn
Into tales to be read
©Aarron Mondello
8/8/2018
Step lightly on the edge of the blade
On one side doom
On the other you’re saved
Which do you choose
Which is your way
To the dark of night
Or the light of day
Step careful on the mountain path
The road is long
And often hard
Straighten your legs
And strengthen your heart
Only your hands
Can touch the stars
Walk surely through the roads of life
Sure of foot
And head held high
When it seems for naught
That you strive
Seek the comfort
In a loved ones eyes
©Aarron Mondello
2/8/2018
They’ve been broken
They’ve been bent
They’ve been left alone
They have spoken
To the memories
That lurk inside their bones
They’ve disdained
And reviled
Pushed at those who tried
They’ve felt shame
By their actions
And by themselves they’ve cried
They’ve reached out
Mended bridges
Found their feet again
They’ve screamed aloud
In frustration
Felt more than half insane
Fought their way
Back uphill
Apologies they’ve made
Tall and proud
They’ve accepted
The price that must be paid
They have struggled
With the search
And finally found their grin
Though it pained them
And exhausted
They’ve accepted all their sin
They’ve dragged themselves
From the mud
Scraped off all the oil
Cleansed the landscape
Of their souls
That silhouettes despoiled
They’ve stood bravely
With a straight back
And faced down every foe
Held the hands
Of an angel
As they fended off their woes
And while they struggle
Some days still
Bogged down in a mire
They found the spark
And the strength
To feed their growing fires
©Aarron Mondello
14/7/2018
I’ll take a promise from you
And put it in my pocket
Just to keep it safe until
I buy a little golden locket
I put it safe inside
To see that it’s not broken
Hang from a chain around my neck
The promise that was spoken
I wear it all the time
Keep it safe against my heart
And take comfort from your promise
When it gets a little dark
When ever I’m not with you
Not standing by your side
I whisper sweet things to the locket
And the promise held inside
Copyright Aarron Mondello
10/7/2018
Ragged
Give into my safe keeping
The coldness in your heart
With the warmth of all dreams sleeping
I will kindle the spark
That sits weak and sodden
Drenched in cradled woes
Baring marks of the downtrodden
Ragged in beggars clothes
Place into my open palms
The tears shed from your eyes
Let my whispered oaths balm
And guide you through the lies
Dripped from twisted tongues
To blanket the powdered snows
Setting fearful feet to run
Ragged in beggars clothes
In my pocket I’ll place you
Cracked and splintered sight
Borrow your eyes to borrow your view
Of a dusty night
Where broken dreams give comfort
To broken dreamers on death row
And lay down a starlit blanket
Over ragged beggars clothes
©Aarron Mondello
6/7/2018
My brother wrote music and made this poem a whole new experience in song.
Of you’d like to hear it please head to my facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/myworldsinwords/
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. The music is beautiful
6pm
I can hear the screaming
Some beasts infernal bleating
What could be the meaning
Of these screams that aren’t retreating
Look out through the door
Down a slightly shadowed hall
My stomach on the floor
Towards me demons crawl
My knees are weak and knocking
The sight is more than shocking
To left and right heads cocking
Wearing smiles that are mocking
Sweat on my forehead’s beading
What are these demons needing
Insights flash revealing…
My children just need feeding
©Aarron Mondello
11/5/2018
I see them sleeping peaceful
No lines upon their face
Features set blissful
Nowhere any trace
Can be found of stress
Or any heart sore care
When deep within their rest
None can touch them there
When one I love sleeps sound
Lost in a world of dreams
Affection swells profound
Bursting at the seams
And I see the true beauty
Of a soul travelling free
I feel it is my duty
To protect them in their dreams
©Aarron Mondello
15/3/2018
Sitting thinking Summer Girl
What thoughts twirl through your mind?
Before you lies the entire world
What wonders will you find?
I see you hiding Summer Child
For you shine bright as day
With your spreading laughter tinkling mild
What do your smiles say?
I see you smiling Summer woman
My heart like you is growing
I’ll watch you like a strong rose blossom
And see the Summer Girl still showing
©Aarron Mondello
11/3/3018
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