U - 2006
U
broken and torn
scarred and worn
your heart started to sing
went inside
pain to hide
numb but for the sting
so young still
with jaded will
some you loved are gone
hold the rest
to your chest
for them you carry on
a father, too
part of you
your babies kept away
love taken
faith shaken
their daddy held at bay
idols gone
play their song
they live inside your soul
take their path
trials and wrath
that darkness is your goal
wounds cover
clouds hover
can't find who you are
write it down
add the sound
live through your guitar
record your words
make your voice heard
to those who did you wrong
and leave them there
so those who care
will always have your song
~ S.S. White
2006
Story of Layne - 2006
This poem was not included in Words Ago due to possible issues with copyrighted lyrics. Some of the lines in this poem were derived from song lyrics written by Layne Staley, as a tribute to him. I did not obtain permission to use his lyrics, i just wrote this from my heart.
Story of Layne
sing to me, sing your song
sound like you're not really gone
tell your story, tell it again
who you were, and where you'd been
loved, envied, idolized
despite and for your life's demise
left your story here for me
learn and share your legacy
your words i hear
shed a tear
play your song
you'll never be gone
thought serenity was far away
your music brings it so close today
sex, pain, confusion, suffering
love, hate, love, made you sing
walked the maze alone back then
with your words, took me in
same as though molded in clay
permanent, your voice will stay
your words i hear
shed a tear
play your song
you'll never be gone
riddle so strong, did you break?
were you okay? were you awake?
did your thoughts become your fear?
lights too bright for you to steer?
when you died, tears did rain
through your songs, born again
feel your pain, cherish your glory
forever there will be your story
~ S.S. White
2006
A White Rose - 2002
A White Rose
A white rose, to me
Is a symbol of friendship
A simple kind of love
That says I care.
A white rose, to me
Reflects the pure, clear
Humble, yet bright
Feelings I have for you.
A white rose, to me
Says I like you
I miss you right now
You are thought of.
A white rose, to me
Is a perfect way
To let you know
How perfect you are, to me.
~ S.S. White
2002
Listen to the Water, Listen to the Wind - 2001
Listen to the Water,
Listen to the Wind
Sit on the banks
Let your feet dangle in
Listen to the water
Listen to the wind
The water's seen the world
From high and low
It's seen what has been
It knows where to go
The wind's been all over
Everywhere
It's seen where it is
It knows what's there
If you ever lose yourself
In the life that you lead
They've seen who you are
They know what you need
If you don't know what to do
If you've reached your end
Listen to the water
Listen to the wind.
~ S.S. White
2001
Three Days Past Forever - 1996
Three Days Past Forever
Inside my heart
there is love enough for an army of souls.
But all of this love is yours alone.
Forever I will love you,
but it will not stop there.
Forever is too short a time,
so I make this promise to you now:
Until three days past forever,
if you will have me that long,
I will love you with all I have in me
and remind you of that love hour after hour.
On the first day past forever,
I will cry for the time has come.
On the second day past forever,
I will reminisce of a love more powerful
than the man who moved the mountains.
On the third day past forever,
I will go to your side,
take your hand in mine,
kiss you gently,
and whispering to your heart,
I will make this promise to you
all over again.
If you ever doubt my love for you,
remember my promise to you,
and know that I always keep my word.
Until three days past forever,
I will love you.
~ S.S. White
1996
~ Thank you Jessica and Tyson. ~