5321 Removing Thorns
I am many miles and years removed from where I was born;
not so far I cannot return to that once upon my past
in person or memory to try and pull such thorns
as pain me still, regrets so deeply lodged I feel
they'll never go away. There are two paths to heal:
amends for damage, but then forgive to make me free at last

2420 The Force of a New Crush
I knew a girl in high school
Who measured the force of a new crush
Against the wrinkles he'd have at eighty
Reality over fantasy so if they ever did date he
Could be charming and she lovable but not too much
And their fire burn warm with just enough fuel.