It Takes Two

To have a relationship

It takes two

To have an argument

It takes two

To make communication

It takes two

So why blame just one?

Why think you are innocent?

It takes two to start a row

But only one gets side-lined

Why wash your hands off them?

Why do you walk away?

It takes two

You initiated everything

You did the running

You are part to blame

It is time for you to own up

Accept your part in all this

Don’t just blame one person

It takes two to make things break

You say one thing

Then you say another

It is all mixed messages

Which you are sending

Stand up to your ways

And admit your faults

You are not free and blameless

You walk away

You sit and judge

You bring the tears

And just criticise

Where is the love?

That you claim to have

It’s all hurt these days

One day you are full on

The next you complain

You send mixed messages

And want some space

But you still can’t see

The part you have played

In breaking this relationship in two

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

A Puzzle

Life is a puzzle

Like a cryptic crossword

Trying to solve the problems

Time consuming and hard

We go round and round

Like a never ending circle

Stuck in a maze

With no way out

We try to piece things together

Trying to find the corners

And match the colours

Like a demanding jigsaw

But if we take a step back

And assess our situation

The pieces come together

And then we can breathe

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

You and Me

My thirst is unquenchable

Of you, I can’t get enough

But this life is not for you

So now I am dropping back

I have had too many close calls

It is time I look after me

And protect my precious heart

Like piercing the veil between

I am mostly harmless

Just passionate in love

But a promise from me,

I shall now proceed gently

I know it has been hard

Living with me

But I want to thank you

For being there for me

I am sorry things are broken

For all the hushed cries

I want to see you smile

And wander life free

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Midnight Sun

In the midnight sun

We stand together

Hand in hand

Looking at the stars

Admiring the night sky

It is just you and me

Standing in the silence

In the cool of the night

Listening to the sounds

Of the little night owls

It is a glorious feeling

To be here with you

No troubles to deal with

Just you and me free

In the midnight sun

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Suffering Souls

What suffering souls we are

Spending out lifetime together

Wiping our tears away

And trying to carry on

We are at our wits end

Not knowing what to do

With no words to day

We are just dumbfounded

What can we do?

How do we get peace?

We just want to live

In harmony with others

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Those who matter

Does it really matter?

If people don’t know

Will it make a difference?

If everyone knows the truth?

Only one person matters

He knows your heart already

It should only be him

That knows the whole truth

The world won’t fall apart

It people are in the dark

It won’t make a difference

As that can’t fix you anyway

Hold back the tears

Stop all the antics

Don’t live in pretence

Just be yourself

The people who matter

They know the real you

They see the pain

And they have your back

Rest in the true knowledge

That people do care

And it’s those who matter

Who are holding your hand

Don’t tell your story,

To everyone you know

Be content in your heart

And rest in the truth

The people who matter

They never give up on you

They are the ones who really care

And love you everyday

Nothing you can do

Will make them love you less

Because to them you are special

And will always be in their hearts

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Darkness & Light

Two men

Two different ways

Which one to choose?

Light or dark

Peace or strife

How shall we go?

Songs of darkness

Words of light

What shall we believe?

Choose wisely

Go boldly

Believe truthfully

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Hell-Torn Place

In this hell torn place

Not knowing what to do

Unsure where to go

We are left feeling scared

Why are we under attack?

What have we done?

We are innocent and true

Please leave us be

It is not our fault

The way things turned out

Leave us alone

We are not to blame

We are out in the open

No one to protect us

Leaving us high and dry

Why has it come to this?

Please leave us be

Put the guns away

Let the children play safe

And bring the world some peace

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Tender

His love for us is tender

Looking after us all

Like a shepherd with his sheep

He watches over us

Our comforter and protector

Keeping us away from the wolves

He takes us by the hand

Guiding us through life

And keeping us on track

We should be thankful

Every day and always

For his love and protection

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

All that Glitters

Lost in the realms

Stuck in the dungeon,

Fire breathing down on me

Scared of all the little noises

I watch with content

All that glitters near me

The treasure and the gold

All within my reach

In the dark shadows

Lurks a powerful ring

Able to rule and control,

And bring chaos to all

What shall I do?

When I find my precious?

Shall I keep it for myself?

Or throw it in the fire?

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Uncontrollable

The tears flow free

They are uncontrollable

Not easy to stop

When the memories flood in

Everywhere I look

I feel your presence

And see reminders,

Of our life together

Never will I forget

The times that we shared

And the moments we made

You’ll live forever with me

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Fly Away

Fly away my dear

On your magic carpet go

Take your exiled heart,

And fly away from here

Fly away my dear

But please remember this

There will be no return

Once you leave me here

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Surrender or Sacrifice

Surrender or Sacrifice

Will you surrender your heart?

Give it to me to hold?

Let me love you to the end?

Love is a sacrifice

Giving your heart to others

And watching some dreams go by

To be in perfect unity

Surrender and Sacrifice

Investing your love can be a risk

You make yourself vulnerable

Open to heartache and pain

Wondering is it really worth it?

You need to trust yourself

Have faith in your love

And peace in your heart

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Broken

I felt like I was drowning

Or being buried alive

I couldn't breathe

It hurt far too much

You kicked me to the ground

Left me lying broken open

All my feelings on show

For people to laugh at me

The way you treated me

Was unjust and unfair

You left me for dead

Discarded like an old jumper

But it didn’t end there

I was rescued and restored

It was a golden moment

My soul was singing

I was given a second chance

To flourish and to blossom

Like a beautiful flower

One that was chosen to shine

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Secrets

I am burdened with guilt

I can’t undo my crime

And my mind won’t stop

I keep reliving the memory

Vengeance is being sought

For the crime I did commit

Innocent men are dying

Because my secret is silent

My son is hurting

Because I took away his love

My family are falling part

Because of the secret I keep

My life is crumbling around me

I'm living in constant fear,

That my lies will unfurl

And my secret will be revealed

If I am found out,

Life will never be the same

More people will die

The secret is a game changer

Due to my secret crime

Relationships are torn apart

Hearts are being broken

And life is changed forever

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Intoxicating Attraction

They love each other

More than words can say

But that love is wrong

Their love isn’t accepted

One travels one way

While the other one stays put

But he is her angel

And she is his baby

They need their love to work

They desperately need each other

Like a bee needs honey

It is an intoxicating attraction

They want their love to work

Want to be a normal couple

And be as one together

They know life will be hard

People won’t accept them,

And will treat them as dirt

But they don’t care

Their need for each other is strong

And their love transcends everything

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Craving Love

You are like a bad habit

One I cannot give up

It’s your magnetic drawing power

It is blind seduction for me

You set my soul afire

My heart beats fast

It is a terrifying moment

When I realise my love for you

I am desperately enchanted by you

It is like attraction supreme

I don’t like feeling this way

It leaves me feeling scared

But I can’t leave you alone

You have stolen my heart

If I walked away now

My life would crumble

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Scars

Life can be tough

It can tear you part

And leave deep scars

Ones that will not heal

No matter what you do

Your roots can be pulled

No matter how firm,

You think they are planted

You try to put a brave face on

And not sure your pain

No matter how hard you try,

The creases will still show

The root may be rocky,

But stay on course

As in the end,

It will be worth it

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015

Crumbling Foundation

In what do you trust?

A strong foundation?

Or a crumbling foundation?

What foundation is the best?

To build your life upon

The sand or the rocks?

Which one will last?

And which one will fall?

Be sure to choose wisely

Don’t let emotions control you

Listen to your head

You need to stand firm

Jo Anne Kennedy

July 2015