Malibu

Malibu
By: Tyler Ross

There’s much to be said 

about the way the ocean reflects its sky. Wild colors 

and vibrant chaos blanket the tide, 

the sand, the rocks, and on the surface of eyes. 

It can soothe a person 

immensely with the first gaze and guide you 

to a place of peace with the fading of its sun’s rays.  

Intoxicated 

by untamed light, the golden illuminates strong 

and the crashing of the ocean plays Mother Nature’s song. 

Each set 

unique in its cast, 

yet the more photographs you manifest the more memorable it lasts. 

Unless it is you with the tranquil mind, 

vividly recording life one radiant atmospheric burst 

or seagull caw at a time. 

The choice to choose 

and what an array of views 

being surrounded by Malibu’s hues.

JH Kind Of View
By: Tyler Ross

One day you wrote me.
Then, you smiled so bright at me.
You were in a daze.
I had you laughing and acting so shy.
You liked me.
You wanted to know me.
We grew closer and were so lost in one another.
I liked you a lot.
Everything became illuminated.
When I saw your face, I melted.
I wanted you to be by my side.
You wanted that too.
So we did again and again.
We kissed in the airport and cried tears of joy.
You surprised me for the holidays.
The best surprise of my life.
We visited each other.
Some times, days were harder than others.
But we always wanted to see the bigger picture.
You came to work and to be with me for a long while.
It wasn't always easy given some troubles in my life and your issues too.
You got better and stronger for a time to try and help me.
I may haven't have showed it too much, but inside I was realizing the progress you were making and seeing more beauty bloom inside you.
You left to go back home and I struggle day in and day out.
Not a day goes by where I don't NOT wish that I was with you.
You're always on my mind.
I've poured my heart, mind and life into you.
I hope you still see me as the only man you want to grow older with and share a world so vast full of life ahead.
I miss you.
My head is swimming.
My heart is pushing its heavy depression.
I hope my trust isn't abused and I hope you know how much we've got to lose.
Wherever you are today, I'm thinking of you.
As I lay down in bed, still very in love with you.
I drift to sleep dreaming everything will continue to come true.

Apple Seeds Make Apples & Two Generate Sparks

Apple Seeds Make Apples & Two Generate Sparks
By: Tyler Ross

beauty flows
beauty knows
life exposed
life glows
heart pumps
heart jumps
eyes attach
eyes match
hands hold
hands mold
smiles prove
smiles sooth
months learn
months yearn
feelings sent
feelings meant
love forever
love together
faith begins
faith wins
words feel
words heal
two continue to bloom roots.