Beauty Fades by Wretched Tidal Waves

<b><I><u>Observation Deck</b></u><br>Standing on this deck I look down and observe.<br>This deck is high above the lives of my friends<br>At times I feel higher than all human kind<br>I stand alone humbled in this crowd<br>As the crowd separates Between the entertainers<br>And the loners<br>I stand back and observe. <br>Perched above on this lonely deck I wonder if I learn more from this distance<br>Separation separating myself from the world<br>They all learn from their mistakes. <br>From me they take and take<br>I observe like I'm on a deck. <br>From above looking down. <br>I so want to look up instead of down<br>Even if I have to jump off this deck<br>Position my arms close to my eyes and just dive<br>Dive into the rest of the world<br>All it's insecurity<br>By now I should have learned my way around<br>Or like Grenouille<br>learned my smell around<br>By now I should be able to stand on my own cloud<br>Pour myself out and share with the crowd.</I> <br><p>This collection of dark brooding poetry explores poet Joseph Saunders's journey from boy to man over the course of a decade. Love betrayal beauty and danger combine in an eclectic mix of words and emotions that compel you to delve into your soul.</P>