DARK SIDE OF LIFE

Why do some deny that
all are allowed to have
full feelings

Why do some try to put
others in a small box

While they live in
the head of a needle

So small is their thinking
they can't even see it
themselves

So they look at
others

and judge them

When they should
be looking at...

themselves.

By Lynn Hahn

GENDERS

Trying to get her boyfriend to understand her

is like trying to teach a duck to do hop scotch

He is divorce of her needs

all he sees is his wants

I don’t think it is out of cruelty

 just how he is…

He is such a man and she is such a girl

they collide. 

He wears sarcasm like a second set of skin

his badge of honor is being a smart ass

She tends to be gullible and soft hearted

it is a deadly combination

Unfortunately it is killing her

and he has not a clue 

She's dying.

By Lynn Hahn

ARTISTS

Art cleans the heart and soul. My respect for artists of every kind is unmeasurable.

ARTISTS

I think what sets artists apart

is they refuse to swallow their pain

They regurgitate it on paper

thru 

writing

painting

photography

Or

become athletes

who are in fact 

artists of the air

their movement

is art in motion

look at the curve of an acrobat’s back

as they do their walk overs

look at the sweat on the brow of the biker

who’s wheels spin and spin making the air dance

Or

dancers who own their bodies movement

and share emotions thru them for us

to learn their story

Freedom is obtained

Freedom from the pain in their

hearts and souls

Freedom for the observers 

to escape their pain 

for a few moments

while watching ...

The beauty artists provide.

By Lynn Hahn

DON'T QUIT

Find the joy in each day
for life is short

It's ok to have a tear
in your eye

But tell it goodbye
after a bit

Then get up
and go for it

Don't quit!

By Lynn Hahn

IF I COULD CHOOSE

Passion is fickle

it comes when it wants to

from who it chooses

If I could convince it

to let me

choose

what a blessing it would be

Why him

I ponder

Who is blind 

to my heart

Whose words 

can not be trusted

Why him 

who knows not

what true love is

Who plays

dress up

like a child

in it’s back yard

If I could choose

it would be

someone like you

Who hears my words

and embraces them

Promising to embrace me

taking my heart

to a place safe and warm

Protected by your maleness

never tiring of my sight

Oh sweet one

that is where I would be

if only I could choose.

By Lynn Hahn

SORRY

Like a turtle out of it’s shell

I am naked before you

Leaving me

vulnerable

I swallow my heart

not knowing how to start

talking to you

I become a tongue tied 

teenager

With her first beau

I say stupid things

some days

On paper 

 in

 emails

Leaving a trail of my

weakness

For you to follow

With no clear directions

Not fair I know

All I can say is 

I am

sorry

  

By Lynn Hahn

BLOOD RUNS THICK

Family

ever so dear

ever so near

They reach out their

imperfect hearts

Trying to connect

Standing there with nothing

to say sometimes...

No matter

Blood runs thick

forgiveness 

always in the air

a picnic

a barbecue

a day on the beach

Moments together

fill life 

with purpose

with belonging

Family perfect 

in it’s imperfection

Like glue

we stick together

Keeping each other

safe 

from what life can throw

Such comfort to know

We will always have

Family

By Lynn Hahn

POETRY

Poetry is the language of lovers

who see life richly

Nothing is small

nothing is slight

From the sunniest day

to the darkest night

Emotions stir

from the depths 

of their souls

Exposing to the world

how deep our existence

Stopping the special

and holding it in the air

Sending it out for

everyone to share

It is an art 

not always appreciated

nor understood

But those who catch

it’s beauty 

Are richer

indeed

By Lynn Hahn

KEEP UP THE FIGHT

Don't stand alone in your pain
out in the rain

Go to others
allow them to
bring cover

Keeping you dry

Yes not all will do so
some will add to the shower
pouring salt in your wound

Run run from those
to another

Don't give up
for what is the alternative?

being alone in the darkness
no hope for light...

Have faith my friend
until the end

When it is time
to shut off the light

Until then
keep up the good fight

By Lynn Hahn

NO MONEY ON THE TABLE

A little more country...I actually made a tune to go with this so my first little simple song.

No money on the table
just my broken heart

Should have seen it coming
right from the start

You say that you love me
I'll have to disagree

No money on the table
just a broken heart for me


You knock on my door
I let you in

You leave in the morning
without any warning

No sweet good bye
just an empty bed

Leaving me to cry
till my eyes are fiery red


No money on the table
just my broken heart

Should have seen it coming
right from the start

You say that you love me
I'll have to disagree

No money on the table
just a broken heart for me


Next time you knock
I won't be here

Not cuz I don't
love you dear

Just can't take the pain
you hurt me so

Leaving me to feel
like I really need to go


No money on the table
just my broken heart

Should have seen it coming
right from the start

As much as I love you
it's time for us to part

No money on the table
just my broken heart.

By Lynn Hahn

SUCKER FOR SWEET TALK

I'm a sucker for sweet talk
works every time

Can't seem to accept
you're just feeding me a line

Your eyes lie so easily
mine are easily fooled

I'm just a token for your belt
just a toy for your bed

Should not have listened
to anything you said.

By Lynn Hahn

TO THE ONE

I have been married
yet not had a husband

For a husband protects his wife
she becomes his life
his blood
his body

To cut her off
is to cut off his own arm

To harm her
is to harm himself

Marriage is a union
of two souls

There is no division
of a true marriage

It can only be divided
by death

So again I say to you

I have been married
yet not had a husband

O what a glory it would be
to find true marriage
with thee.

By Lynn Hahn