helpless

I still see you dancing in the sun
the gentle light beaming on you
hiding the shadows
which are surrounding you.

I try to get one step closer
but fate's against me
it has chosen you
for this one thing.

I could cry all the time
watching you
struggling to get through this mess
unable to help you.

And yet I long to be there for you
I want to be at your side
giving you a refuge
from the worlds madness.

My heart's breaking
and I can hardly breathe
as I try to make my way to you
against the fates and worlds decision.

You should be only a child
not knowing
about the hate
and jealousy in the world.

You're way to young
to fight against all this misery
you should be save
from any harm.

I would give my life
to protect yours
I would love to be
what I'm not meant to be.

I recognize so much of myself in you
that it's bringing me down
having to watch you grow up
the way it is for now.

You deserve so much
to live your life
to be free and young
just to be a child.

Written on 22nd February 2008
© Sean Dimitjana Barleben

Till death parts us

Just one moment,
one look and you turned away from me.
You ran away and left me there
standing beneath the trees
where we once promised to keep our secret.

Oh brother where did you go?
Why did you run away,
what keeps you away from me?

Once we were lovers
now we're afraid
and avoid the other one.

I still love you
I long for you
but I'm afraid of what we've become.
I fear the pain and darkness inside of us.

There's no way for us.
So I'll leave you there
beneath the trees
which keep our secret
and hide your death.

Written on 9th February 2008
© Sean Dimitjana Barleben

For you

Did you know that the moon shines only for you
that he watches you
and lit up the darkness
so you find your way and are safe.

Did you know that the sun rises only for you
that she lights the day
for you enjoy them warm beams
and find your true heart.

Did you know that the clouds only cry for you
that your sadness can run free
and leave your heart behind
lifted and free of sadness.

Did you know that earth turns only for you
for you can live your life
and be yourself.

Written on 9th February 2008
© Sean Dimitjana Barleben