Across These Times

Across these times, the winds of absence blow,
Through fractured shadows, where our selves we sow.

Across these times, the winds of doubt they bite,
Yet through the shadows, we ignite we take our flight.

Time's vision shifts, a constant, unknown sway,
We fear the paths where un-grown spirits stray.

You and I, a knot of night and day,
In braided eternities, we find make our way.

Across these times, this cage we built ourselves,
a place of beginnings of ends, where spirit's journey delves. 

A curved road's arc, in space's timeless rhyme,
Where past and future dance, beyond all time.

Across these times, transplanted souls we are,
Rooted in now, till starlight guides us far.

This duality, a veil upon our sight,
it conceals the whole, the totality's light.

Bring on the night, let not fear of shadows be our guide,
To plant hope's seeds, where only doubts reside.

We'll sing our songs until we make our souls take flight,
To pierce the darkness, and explore the light.

Across these times, with open eyes we see, 
The old, the new, a future's destiny.

With open eyes, we see the future gleam,
Where old and new, in unity convene, and dream.

By Eileen Casey Gonzalez 2025

The Rose Of Sharon

My friend, I miss you, though you're beyond my sight,
Your healing spirit shines both day and through the night.

We loved you deeply, those who knew your soul whom you let in.
Even though you tried to walk alone in life, we could not let you win.

Sharon, you were amazing, so strong and so true! 
Despite those whose hearts would always doubt, those who could never choose to really know you.

Wise woman of strength, you meant so much to me,
Even though at times you watched and listened, letting my spirit be.

Through the most difficult times, you helped guide my way,
My fierce friend, you and none other, could I say.

You shared with me the wonders, joy, and grace,
The unseen miracles, we loved to ponder, discuss and interlace.

Rose of Sharon, you were true to your name,
Self-controlled and talented, you had no shame in your game!

Your time here felt too short, my friend, to us left behind a fleeting dream.
You knew your path, though we felt heavy with loss, it would seem.

Sharon, may your soul soar higher than eagles fly,
May your journey lead you to skies beyond the eye.

We who love you cannot say a final goodbye,
For we know, Sharon, we'll meet again beneath the sky.

Together we will all soar, like eagles, strong and free,
Forever bound, in eternity.

By Eileen Casey Gonzalez 2025
In Memory of Sharon Lantz

Lover Seek Me 

A hidden fervor, a cinder's glow within,
Few trace the labyrinth where my desires begin.

I draw from love's deep spring, a brimming tide,
My soul a vessel where fierce passions reside.

Lover, unveil your depths, your shadowed art,
Let me map the contours of our entwined heart.

Time passes, we create life's tapestry as we design,
Darling, though challenges our spirits shall shine.

Let us embrace the intimacy of night in the light of day,
With hearts of courage, let us pave our way.

I've waited long, through silence, stark and deep,
I know when your soul meets mine, our secrets we will keep.

You've got me tied up under your potent spell,
I've waited so long where life's harsh shadows fell.

Lover, let's dance, ignite a private sun,
Though paths may lengthen, our shared journey’s begun.

Brighten my day with desires, my radiant dove,
Be my companion, soar on wings of love.

Lover, seek me out through the lonely night,
Lover, join me, my everlasting, my loving knight. 

By Eileen Casey Gonzalez 2024
Image by Gemini

They Don't Want To Know

Many think my sunshine is fake,
My happiness it's a choice I make.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
The pain that's been the underflow.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
The strife, the tears I struggled so.

As a child, with love's soft start,
I learned to hide the broken heart.

As a child, with light in sight,
I learned to live in silence, hold back the night.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
The learning's fight, the inner woe.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
How I keep my light and watch it grow.

I speak of joy, of sun's bright ray,
A path I found, not in a day.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
The unknown's fear, the undertow.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
The small one there, afraid to grow.

Afraid to stand, to rise up tall,
The backstory's pain, beyond recall.

A story of hurt, but love's small gleam,
A kindness born, a hopeful dream.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
How bad it's been, where shadows flow.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
Where no one's seen, where barren winds blow.

Born with a soul, a joyful spark,
A garden's beauty, in the dark.

Born with a heart of loving grace,
To share that love in every place.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
How they tried to crush and lay me low.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
How I stood up strong and let it go.

I grew up with light, through darkness' sting,
I grew up strong, with my joy, I did sing.

They don't want to know cuz they don't want to know,
How I survive, how I let it go.

The sun will rise, the darkness fall,
I am strong, standing tall.

The sun will rise, the shadows creep,
But I'm resilient, secrets keep.

By Eileen Casey Gonzalez 2025

Image created by Gemini