October 25, 2008

In My Head


In My Head

I held you so small
before it all.
I saw the light.
I felt the breath of my dreams
silence the screams
in my head.

Now I hold at most
a baby ghost.
A space I once knew.
I play with emotional toys,
a boy and his joys
in my head

Once mine was all mine,
a place in time
where I used to be.
I bathed in sweet, savory love
sent from above,
in my head.

Now I try to fake
and imitate
the taste of the past.
But my senses are down
my defenses bound,
in my head.

Josh 10-08

6 comments:

Jenn said...

Josh-
I love your poetry. You have such a beautiful way with words!

Anonymous said...

this is a beautiful poem...love you guys...

Maggs

Anonymous said...

josh,
as always...you are amazing. I am so proud and grateful to be your sister!
I'm so happy that you write and share your thoughts with all of us...please don't stop:)

tricia said...

xooxxooxoxoxoxoxooooxxxxoxoxooxooox

Anonymous said...

No words....

Anonymous said...

Thank god it's not all in your head Josh. I find it sad but true that often the greatest creative inspiration comes from the greatest pain and struggle. I have to say that you both are internalizing this pain and transforming it in the most beautiful and amazing way. Its a gift to all of us and I thank you. Love you guys