Treacherous—

a land mine you say

that on a whim

takes life and limb

from one who dares

to enter in

Safe haven—

a playground I say

to have a grand adventure

explore true nature

and restore the good

you left yourself to find there

Lecherous—

a prison you say

filled with ghoulish ghosts

hungry to devour

innocence the most

quick to abandon post

Freedom’s home—

a treasure I say

waiting to be found

turning upside down

high castles and low standards

that cakes you in muddy brown

Tempestuous—

a tyrant you say

paranoid and proud

false self who vowed

to kill kindness at will

reckless recluse living loud

Gracious field—

a blessing I say

in valley of your heart

between all the mountains

that keep us apart

a river runs through your heart

Incestuous—

a villain you say

a player here then gone

predator preying upon

true friends and pretender 

who stays away anon

Life’s Bounty—

a true friend I say

rainbow promise fixed

ever shining through

steady hope no more mixed

with backlashes and licks

Sweet Reflections—

a miracle we say

invisible tetrahedron dome

welcoming both traveler and gnome

this river to which we belong

our life our love our home