Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Odds are Against It...

The sky was dark, blanketed by the gathered vapor. The pressure had given way and you feel the first heavy drop on your head. You didn't hear the thunder over the buds muting your ears, but the droplets made you look up. You smile and close your eyes, removing your hood; the pressure lifting from you as if mirroring the dropping sky. There is a flash and you see the first lighting strike. This time you hear the thunder a few beats later. After seeing the lightning you begin to run, you're not sure why, but it makes you feel free, so you begin to run faster. Another strike, this time a low roar quickly following, almost in time with the music in your ears. After reaching the top of a hill you decide to rest, taking a few seconds to feel the pouring rain. Your heart is beating in time with the music and you have a sudden rush, you can feel the crescendo building and a pressure in yourself ready to be released. You almost feel as though you are flying. Another flash, but this time there is no delay before the tremendous crack. The music has stopped and your heart stops keeping time; stopping completely. Your body becomes limp and collapses on itself in the wet grass. Your eyes stare blankly, unmoving, motionless, and still; your consciousness not yet gone, but not in place. You watch your numb body as it lies still. Still since the instant the bright light hit you. In the same instant, death took you.

You feel the pressure begin to return, a silent crescendo builds and once again you feel as though you are flying. You are ready to soar.

One final flash strikes, silhouetting the hill's lonesome tree, and the pressure is gone.

Suddenly you hear music playing, quietly, but clear. A solid beat. Your tingling toes and fingers keep beat. You turn your head towards the sky as it divides to reveal the sun.

And you can't help but smile.

Monday, May 23, 2011

What If I Told You?

What if I told you
That you are the one
For me
For me
You are the
What if I told you
We could take a second breath
Second breath.
What if I told you
We had something
It's real, it's true
It's not in my head
And I thought that we
Could be
Forever...

Where are you now,
Where are you now,
I need you.
What if I tried,
What if I died,
To be with you.

Where are you,
I need you,
Please come back home!
You are the
Only one
I ever knew!

----instrumental----

What if I told you
I would give it all
to you,
to you,
I'd give it.
What if i told you
I would catch a star'
All for you!
What if I told you
That I love you
What if I told you
That I need you
I need you

Where are you now,
Where are you now,
I need you.
What if I tried,
What if I died,
To be with you.

Where are you,
I need you,
Please come back home!
I need you
You are my
Only hope

----bridge----

What if I said
That i needed you more
Than Anything,
Anything,
Anything,
In the world, and
What if I said
We could be together
Forever and,
Ever,
Ever,
Until the end

Where are you now,
Where are you now,
I need you.
What if I tried,
What if I died,
To be with you.

Where are you,
I need you,
Please come back home!
You are the
Only one
I ever knew!

What if I said
That i needed you more
Than Anything,
Anything,
Anything,
In the world, and
What if I said
We could be together
Forever and,
Ever,
Ever,
Until the end and,

What would you
Say to me?
What would you
Think of me?

----end----