Stuck in the Middle

The messenger

The middle man

The person stuck between

Never pleasing

Always reasoning

Whatever do you mean?

Try as you may

Try as you might

No matter the case

You never end up right

It’s either this or that

Or how about when

Then maybe, a sort of

Okay, but not then

Caught in the struggle

To make the words right

Remembering this one

Or this one?  Uh, not quite

Doing this dance

All the day long

It’s what I’m here for

Even if I get it wrong

A jumble

A mess

They just won’t quit

Do you want it

Or you

Oh, no… Not it!

3/28/14 - ALJ

Wish For a Star

As the world grows bigger

And you find yourself so small

I hope you will find someone

To help you rise above it all

After the spotlight has faded

And only the man remains

May there be someone there

Without something to gain

As others focus on the outer

May she look to see within

Sharing the same desires

When hopes of family begin

To the world, you may shine bright

Or become a fading star

Yet she remains, not for roles played

Only because of whom you are

As beauty slowly slips away

I hope you find yourself to be

With the one who sees you

And not just fame and glory

When the jokes have all grown old

And there's nothing new to say

May her company not be waning

May you still enjoy each day

As the joints grow slow and tired

And it's hard to bust a move

May there still be one that's longing

To dance each day with you

May she firmly hold your hand

No matter the incoming call

Supporting your dreams as her own

Together forever, once and for all

3/5/14 – ALJ [re-edit]