Mine Made Up (2009) Poem by David Joel Rodriguez

Every now and then I wake up alone to darkness
As if I can't open my eyes to what I've been given
I am doing the best I can and the best I can give
No matter how hard I try, it isn't enough from me
Every piece of me I've surrendered, feeling drained
Every part of me gave up when my eyes leaked
I want to assist and harbor the one I truly love
I need to bypass what is holding me from warmth

Every now and then I do wake up in slight finesse
As to when I open my eyes, there lies my girlfriend
I do try to do the best I can and the best how I live
No matter how little I try, it IS enough for her to see
Every piece I've surrendered, I've felt much less afraid
Every part sinks in, knowing you're the one I seeked
I'm going to assist and harbor you when it gets tough
Bypass, knowing you're the one I'm going to be with