Sunday Poetry

Longtime "What's the Diehl?" readers know that I used to post poetry on Sundays - hence the title of "Sunday Poetry" - but stopped when I ramped down the amount of time I spent on this blog. However, my friend Deb Gelep inspired me to post some of my favorite song lyrics today, which are not only poetic but among the most moving and beautiful I've ever seen or heard.

Glitter in the Air

Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?

Closed your eyes and trusted, just trusted?

Have you ever thrown a fistful of glitter in the air?

Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, "I just don't care."?

It's only half past the point of no return

The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn

The thunder before the lightning and the breath before the phrase

"Have you ever felt this way?"

Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?

Your whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone

Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?

Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?

It's only half past the point of oblivion

The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run

The breath before the kiss, and the fear before the phrase

"Have you ever felt this way?"

La la la la la la la la

There you are,

Sitting in the garden,

Clutching my coffee,

Calling me sugar

You called me sugar

Have you ever wished for an endless night?

Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight?

Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself will it ever get better than tonight?

Tonight

~ P!nk