Emotional Tulip

By Matt Steininger

Pedals embrace

Retracted in cold darkness

Pulling close to the center

Beauty closed off from the world

Refusing to share what's inside

Pedals loosen

Bathed in warm sunlight

Pushing away from the center

Beauty opened up to the world

Wanting to share what's inside

Mind's embrace

Retracted in cold depression

Pulling emotion close to thoughts

Beauty closed off from the world

Refusing to share what's inside

Heart's loosen

Bathed in warm hope

Pushing away from the thoughts

Beauty opened up to the world

Wanting to share what's inside

Watching From The Outside

By Matt Steininger

I am but a hub
The station to get you where your going
I am but a magnet
The force that brings others together
I am but entertainment
To cure boredom when none other shall

I wish to be the final destination
I wish to be the main attraction
I wish to not be the last resort