Life Shatters Eternity

An eternity of love
Bound by a ring
A symbol of hope never-ending
Lovely fields of dreams

Such a poor symbol
When true life invades
Hope easily shattered
And the nightmares ensue

A meaningless symbol
Conveyed on this world
An eternity shortened
By emotions unfaithful

A useless memento
Of things that can't be
A worthless trinket
Nevermore to be worn

Splendid Shadows

The colors swirl
Dancing across my face
So many twists and turns
Each hue blending, merging
Eventually separating
Moving on to its own splendor

Every face, swiftly passing by
Every wink, wrinkle and smile
Begs to be seen, asks to be noticed
A never ending dance of life
All for my supposed enjoyment
As they slowly pass me by

I am a part of this magnificent dance
Although separated and on the edges
Watching from the shadows
As the others gather to play
Hoping that some day in some way
My color will blend with the rest
But for now I move in my own splendor