..to keep you close to me.

Poetry is and always has been a form of escape and a way of documenting a moment in time. When my daughter questioned " what happens after death, is it like just like turning off a light?"  I hesitantly answered " it is the body that dies, the spirit and energy move on. " In all reality I don't know exactly what I believe , other than time on earth for all of us is limited. I could and I have written on many subjects, but I myself find I am embroiled in love and romance. Because no matter how you look at , if one poem survives all time , we get a chance at eternity.

If I could take the heavens and write to them your name,
I'd script on the clouds and send my dreams your way.
I'd travel the world in hopes that I would simply find,
the duplicate moment when your heart met up with mine.

~
There is a song in my heart that sings for you,
it came right out of the blue, the song of love.

Listen to the music and you will hear the
melody that is for lovers to share. From my
heart to yours a sweet sounding tune, that
sings of my love for you.

There is a song in my heart that sings for you,
it came right out of the blue, the song of love.


~
Unlock my dreams,
enter my world and
see our love take
on the blue.

Beautiful horizons,
flowers in bloom
and the blue bird
sings I love you.

Dancing on clouds,
recording the hour
as we embrace while
souls blaze a fire.

Unlock my dreams,
enter my world and
see our love take
on the blue.
~



The heart is so fragile,
like crystal it can break
and nothing can mend
what love can take.

Imagine for one moment,
in my arms you will be,
when lovers come together
and create a brand new dream.


I stood atop the mountains
and I called on out to you,
"my dearest darling I so
love you . "

My heart spoke in riddles,
it denied the truth and that
all is meaningless if I am
not there with you.

~
Intense the feelings,
the powers oh so real
when love is rendered
to forever and the stories
are written to share.

Compelled to tell
all who care to hear,
the beauty of love
void of hate and fear.

~
If I were an artist I'd take the sky so blue,
paint it with the words of all my love for you.
If I could control the moment and make time
wait, I'd place you in my arms and turn each
minute into a day .

~
Look a little deeper and I'll tell you what you'll see,
for I keep you in my heart, to keep you close to me.
Time will leave us, the day will pass on by and
tomorrow uncertain if we will dance on heavens high.

Look a little deeper and I'll tell you what you'll see,
for I keep you in my heart, to keep you close to me.
Distance is the fool, time the devils tool but with the
song of the angels the song of love has a hold.

Look a little deeper and I'll tell you what you'll see,
for I keep you in my heart , to keep you close to me.
I shout out into the silence and I know wherever
you may be that you will hear love, like the love
of your dream.



 Rain , rain, rain, rain,
another day of rain,
I turned them into
kisses to kiss you
night and day.

Rain, rain, rain, rain,
another day of rain,
I wouldn't let any
drop miss you
as my love is
what you'll
gain.
~
Obsession has a Name.

My soul speaks ,
my heart whispers
your name and each
morning when I wake
up I repeat to start the
day.

Giving the Rain a Bad Rap

The rain gets a bad rap because of its clouds of dark which hide the sunshine. It has been known to put a damper on a picnic, destroy an outdoor event or two and cause the rivers to flood. But where would we be without water? There would be no life as we know it, as plants and people and animals and insects are made of water. Earth's elements of water, air and wind empower life. I rejoice in the falling of the rain, of the touch of the wind as it blows through my hair and each breath of air that we share.

Watching the rain fall gently to the earth,
rejoicing with the flowers as they grow and
give their blooms birth.

I can feel each raindrop that falls upon
my flesh and awakens my soul togive me
a place upon this earth.

Breath to breath, my heart to yours,
like a wave that washes from the
ocean to the shore.

There is no sadness, this path led me
to you and when I listen to my heart,
I know what I need to do.

Place your hand in mine, don't be afraid
enjoy the ride. Live by the elements and
let the love inside.

The balance of Mother Earth is full of
lessons and each persons worth.

I tried to hold still, capture moments
of time, until I realized that imprisons
the mind.

Our souls were meant to soar, our hearts
are bonded forevermore, even though our
flesh will pass, our love has more
in store.

~

I tried to stay on one chapter and foolish was I, 

as the pages were gently turning 

 before my very eyes.

Rain

The gentle embrace of the heart

reveals a warmth to the soul.

~

~

Knowing that the rain is necessary doesn't make it any easier to motivate on rainy days. There are many things that I could be doing, though waking up with a horrendous headache has limited my options. I listened to some music and read a few biographies on great singers who have passed on at very young ages. I found it rather sad that some really great talent had graced us with a few years of beautiful music and song only to pass on leaving a void in the magic of their music. It really shed light on the vulnerability that life, time and space place upon us. All I could think of in the absence of your being is that I really want you to know... I love you.

Whispers of love are falling in the rain and though the rain is limited ,the infusion of our love will remain. Deep in your heart, next to your very soul from the moment you reached out and formed our eternal hold. Hold on to the moment, hold on to all time, our love is awfully special it has a hold on my heart, soul and mind. Whispers of love are falling in the rain and though the rain is limited, the infusion of our love will remain.

Friendship Tree

Sweet love exposed to me, from the mountains, to the river and down through the stream. Quaint is the images that take over the sky, a silhouette of lovers embraced for all time. Dance my love, come dance with me, I am awaiting your hand under the friendship tree. The roots are strong, the branches so wide and the leaves whisper in the wind to invite you to my side. Dance my love, come dance with me, I am awaiting your hand under the friendship tree.

My heart had never known a great lover nor felt such magic from inside, until the day you took my hand and pulled me to your side. The treasure was immeasurable, enormous the size as with each moment that passes I get a glimpse that inspires the mind. My hands uncontrollable records the words of love so they may have their resting place in the heavens above.

I have felt a special love so wonderful indeed, it fills my heart and touches my soul as it brings me to my knees. The magic doesn't stop there it continues to grow and returned from your heart and soul a love I never thought I get a chance to know. Warm like the sun of rays that shine down from the sky and as wonderful as the early morning when your soul meets up with mine.

Lucky

People toss around the word lucky as

if life and love were a game of chance.

It was not by chance I met you as destiny played a part and the journey through the heavens started in the heart. It wasn't a game, I didn't take a chance, for it was quite natural to give to you a second glance. You're the love of my life, the magic that leads my soul, you're the happiness I feel that entwines like threads of gold upon a spool.

The Sin

The sin is in the distance that keeps us apart and had it not been for the angels our love might never had gotten a start. I love you my darling , I love you my friend, I'll love you forever as our forever has no end. Love me my darling, love me my friend and our love will find forever around really has no end.

~

Every morning as I watch the sun rise, I think of you and the magic of our time. The hills a carpet of May apple green blend with the trees to create a summer scene. My eyes drift to the clouds up in the sky, where you and I dance, soul and mind. I can' t describe no matter how I try, the merging of our souls beyond what the heart defines. Zap went the moment, Zing went the smile and from that very first moment I knew what I had found. Your love, yes , yes , yes, your love I found , your love fell like rain from the heavens to the ground.

~

Like a lock and key is your love in me,

a perfect fit to our most perfect dreams.

~

Two young lovers were distanced by many miles and he requested of his lover the need for her presence he said " I need you, because I can't hold myself" We have many wants but our need to be loved is high on the list of the necessities.

To feel your arms holding me tight,

and gaze into your eyes and give

a kiss goodnight, that is not a

want my dear but my need to

hold you here.

~

Sings> You're my every good morning, You're my every good night, like the sun rising in the morn and the stars that light the sky. Warm is the embrace that takes a hold of me and touches in away that reaches through our dreams. The celestial sky of blue is a canvas in the make and star to star we dance s my heart was yours to take. You're my every good morning, you're my every good night, like the rising in the morning and the stars that light the sky.

~

If the heart a puzzle and time interlocks each piece,

than soon you'll see its completion is more then just a dream.

~

The Abyss, the space between heaven and hell.

Interwoven a connection indeed for your arms

are my heaven and no hell will we see.

~

Images are flashing like periods of time

to reveal the truth of love is not simply of mind.

~

I thought the most magical emotions were felt in

the giving of love, that was until I felt your love...

What makes the forbidden fruit so sweet is the

time it takes to ripen on the vine..

~

Wake up and feel the rain

Wakened by the heavy down pour, I listened to the rain as it fell creating its own sounds of Autumn. From the snap and crackle upon the leaves to the race down the hills, the water of the heavens performed to mother earth's expectations in bringing the balance necessary for life.

The stream that lay for weeks like a barren dessert, stone dry and lifeless quickly absorbed the water until a gentle flow could now be seen.

In a breath of a moment I was reminded of the rains of my childhood. The warm non violent rains, without thunder and lightening that we were allowed to run and play in. I smiled at the images of a child jumping in puddles and spinning in circles in the most gleeful way. From the past back to the present I again found myself giving thanks for the memories that bring a smile to the face.

The sirens from the volunteer dept in he village near by blurted out a warning, the morning alarm clock went off and the dogs began to bark and the silence of the morning was broken. It all became a reminder that some memories lay dormant within the soul to be recalled when necessary.

How quickly the chapters of our life pass and how many people enter and exit, whether we want them to or not. Many times I wish I could have held still a moment and pleasured it that much longer. They say the older we get the faster time goes by, I believe that is because we are more aware of the concept of time and how really short it is.

I know when the angels sing through the raindrops in the hollow and the spotting of the songs bird as they rest in between their migratory run, that the season is again documenting a life lived. The people we come in contact with unite like a rainbow that arches the sky. The visual brings to light the hunger for experience and the cast of characters that come and go.

~

I am not sure what it is about the fall season, in one perspective the glorious colors unite in the most magnificent display celebrating a new day and yet there is this haunting that reminds us that winter will soon follow. The colors perform to a unique calypso style movement that excites the spirit and tempts the heart. Strolling through the crisp newly fallen leaves that blanket the earth I reminded once again of the colors of true friendship.

You took my hand you held it tight,

you didn't let go, you never lost sight.

Never teetering, strong as can be,

side by side you are here with me.

Rain

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

Every drop I believe is a gift from you

to me,to wake me up from my morning dream.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

The song meant to please is written from

memory, to celebrate the love of you and me.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

To the hollow through the trees, your love

sings, as it pounds down on the leaves.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

The choreography designed to please, as we

perform to the song of our dreams.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

Though my eyes couldn't see, I reached out

beyond the trees to find you here with me.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

My soul a flutter as my heart turned into

butter, melting in the arms of my dream.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

Distance has no control as the raindrops

in capsule hold, the love of you and me.

I woke up to the rain falling down,

so hard that it makes a drumming sound.

~

Here in my heart is where you'll see,

the gift of love, which you have given to me.

It makes me dance through the day and lifts

my soul in the most amazing way.

Here in my heart is where you'll see,

the gift of love, which you have given to me.

It freely sings from mountains high and can
be heard in the blue sky.

Here in my heart is where you'll see, the gift

of love which have given to me.

~

Love it takes on many forms to bring

comfort, peace and happiness to the soul.

I can tell my heart anything,

but it is what my heart tells me

that is most important.

~

Inside out and you will see, the heart consist of hope and dreams. Determination meets desire and reveals the love with flames like fire. Inside out and you will see, that you are always here with me.

Behind Those Rain Clouds

Are emotions responsible for tears behind the eyes? What are our emotions? The dictionary states it as an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness. The tears are the lingering emotions which have not been reasoned with. I thought about the first time I realize they existed and it occurred to me it was from the very first time I held back my emotions and allowed others to lead me, rather than standing up for myself. I believe our response to life masters all emotions.
I leaned back in my comfy desk chair and gazed out the window. The rain had given the hills a weepy dark green canvas, one which seem to reach out and pull me into the world of dreams. The darkened sky and the heavy rains set the mood and I felt as if fell into the pit of what if, what if , what if? What if I had found the courage to stand up for what I believe sooner, what differences in my life, what changes might have occurred? Would the inevitable have been sooner? So many questions, so few answers.
My body quivered from the chill which raced through my body. The path traveled revealed my own weakness and through the ongoing journey allowed me to experience as I strengthened from my inner spirit out. I could since sense a mild case of tears behind the eyes and I held back from speaking out loud as I wondered to myself, what do they mean? what do they represent? As if a book had opened in front of me and there was a list, my beliefs, needs, wants, desire, and happiness and on the opposite page was the beliefs, needs, wants, desire and happiness of everyone else. As we move forward we realize we are students of life, experiencing the lessons of a long and winding journey.

Delicately entwined are the colors of life.

Behind those rain clouds...

Behind those rain clouds, beyond each drop of rain, the sun is still shining on this dark day. The blue bird singing, I'm listening to him now, he sings about the blue beyond those dark clouds.
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Behind those rain clouds, beyond each drop of rain, the sun is still shining on this dark day. I felt it in my heart, with just the thought of you and it made me smile at the baby sky blue.
~
Behind those rain clouds, beyond each drop of rain, the sun is still shining on this dark day. I saw it in your eyes, the reflection of your soul, took my heart and made a really tight hold.
~
Behind those rain clouds, beyond each drop of rain, the sun is still shining on this dark day. Felt your kisses sent via the wind and it touched my spirit from deep within.
~
Behind those rain clouds, beyond each drop of rain, the sun is still shining on this dark day. Painted a rainbow, clear across the sky, to connect our love through the heart, soul and mind.
~
Behind those rain clouds, beyond each drop of rain, the sun is still shining on this dark day. It is the moment, your warm embrace, as your love cascades through the sun rays.

~

Spring Time Rain

Caught up in the falling rain,
lulling gently away any pain.
~
I can feel your earthly embrace,
your lips of sweet I taste.
~
Raindrops gently fall and as
lovers music soothes the soul.
~
I reached out to find you were
always here by myside.
~
Caught up in the falling rain,
lulling gently away any pain.

My Everything

Sings for your ears only>
I am not sure about tomorrow, I don't know just what it'll bring,
but as long your beside me, I have my everything.
~
Your smiles in the morning ,your dreams at night and
the road to happiness is traveled side by side.
~
I am not sure about tomorrow, I don't know just what it'll bring,
but as long as your beside me, I have my everything.
~
Your kisses in the morning, your hugs in the night, your everlasting
love that makes my world spin with such delight.
~
I am not sure about tomorrow, I don't know just what it'll bring,
but as long as your beside me, I have my everything.
~
Once upon a time young and foolish was she, who walked the path of loneliness and failed to believe. The flowers took to growing and in the blooms we see, the path of friendship brought a love of disbelief. Magical to some, wonderful they say, running in the raindrops made sunshine out of a rainy day.
~

Rain

I never quite heard the rain this way,

each drop fallen seem to sing your name.

~

Like a dry bed thirsting for a thunder storm,

my heart hungering to feel your warmth.

~

Overflowing with desire, passion seem to

rule the hour, as I dance with you... in the

lure of a summer shower.

Storm

Snow and rain, sleet and ice a blustery mixture of life.
Struggles, dreams and memories,
caught in every storm.

Layered rock is quite the norm, piece by piece a picture
forms. Sun baked smiles in various styles,
direct from you to me.

Sweet Love Kisses!

To live is to allow the sunshine in on the darkest days and

laughter when the alternative is to cry!

WELCOME IN!

Sweet Love Kisses

Sweet love kisses in every drop of rain,
directed not to miss ya, I’ve got a
perfect aim.

Rainbow of laughter escapes from within,
red , blue and yellow and a little black
berry sin.

Sweet love kisses in every drop of rain,
directed not to miss ya, I’ve got a
perfect aim.

The thought of you smiling, warms
my heart, but can’t dry the rain drops,
they’re directed not to stop.

Sweet love kisses in every drop of rain,
directed not to miss ya,I’ve got a
perfect aim.

When no one is looking, hold a snow

flake close, it's just rain drops
morphing to let my

love show.

Sweet love kisses in every drop of rain,

directed not to miss ya, I've got a

perfect aim.

I"m singing in the rain

I never liked rainy days. Wet and damp they send a chill. Then I realized it doesn't matter what each season brings . Snow , rain or sleet or desert of heat. It has been said that love conquers all. I believe if each person allows them self to feel to allow the traits of love into their heart , compassion, trust , understanding , passion, etc. That love can truly over come distance , time , heartache.

This is the very first piece of poetry I ever wrote.
I can remember how I felt at that moment.
Exploration, understanding and a whole
new world await.

Head and Heart

I will never see the rain the same way again.Each raindrop holds a story
Every splash across my face a reminder, and each drop that roles down
my cheek a memory. Where there is
thunder a wake up call, where

lightening now direction.

Singing> I'm singing in the rain Just singing in the rain........ what a beautiful feeling

I'm happy again