Because of you

Because of you, I can now see
You’ve given me your energy
Because of you, I am now free
Free from the hurt and misery
Because of you love came to me
A love that’s bound by honesty
Because of you, I came to be
Being with you is destiny
Because of you, I have no past
You’ve given me a love to last
Because of you, I’m no outcast
My love for you is unsurpassed
Because of you, Life’s not a strain
You took away most of my pain
Because of you, I feel again
Feel love for you I can’t contain
Because of you, I now feel strong
Stronger to know our love’s not wrong
Because of you I now belong
Fate brought me to you all along

The mystery of a woman’s heart

The mystery of a woman’s heart is ever changing and complicated
In the moment you think she’ll walk away – you’ll find she’s waited
Surviving in a world of worry and fear of your confession
Confident your relationship will spiral into a state or regression
The depths of her heart will surprise you with a smile of forgiveness
Guilt will burden you and relief will hold you helpless
Yet, when you cut her a look, know that it is her heart that will bleed
As it is through you that she lives, eats and breathes
Her temper deeply embedded and subdued; but only for you
Please don’t break her trust because to forget is difficult for her to do
She’ll put her heart into everything she does because there’s no other way
And all that’s expected in return is gratitude and appreciation without delay
The mystery of a woman’s heart runs deeper than the character you hold
Higher than the feelings of love in a relationship before it grows old
Your embrace will suffice her for eternity and your kiss, she will forever taste
Through good and bad, she’s a living rock of loyalty without hesitation or waste
Her existence is only relevant to her because of those she loves
To have her heart broken is a devastation that no living man could judge
With a heart so warm and unrestrained, it lights up her very soul
And yet the love that floods within it can turn her into someone you don’t know
So, the next time you see the woman who has hold of your heart
Remember, you don’t quite know her yet but you’ve got a good start
Five years from now, you’ll have an idea of the depth of her and the love she has
And then she will evolve once again, into a new revelation with a heart built to last
Never will he understand the centricities of her heart or the grace of her love
As she, herself, is often shocked by the flower that blooms from her bud.

Life And Love

I am not one with seasons past
Not even one with yesterday
My memories are not freshly cast
Thrust deeply in my mind today…
I remember a Summer when
Our family was together as one
But this is now and that was then
It certainly is completely undone.
I still reflect with fond recall
The summers spent with you
But like the leaves that die in fall
The season passed again adieu
The Winter was my discontent
Must wait for Spring to rise, but then
That time came to represent
A cause abandoned once again
Another year passed to Spring
When we would once again begin
Undoing past mistakes and bring
To surface, my love for you within 
So yes, my dear, I'm often asked
Of remembrances found
And ours is the simplest, task
Just turn the past around…
And seek the joy of that which may
Be ours, as we have defined
Both our hearts embraced today
For love knows no state of mind

A Secret Love

Sometimes we keep our love a secret 
never giving it a chance to bloom 
viewing it from afar 
in case too close it may hurt. 
Sometimes we lose it 
having never tasted the nectar 
that we might have had within our grasp 
if we had not kept it secret 
of the yearning that we had. 
Our secret love then becomes a memory, 
the impossible dream of no reality 
a distant ache in our heart 
that never goes away.

RESPECT

Respect is a lesson that everyone should learn
Respect must be given before an expected return
Respect is something that’s given for free
Respect is about us and never about me
Respect is the basis on which relationships are founded
Respect is the anchor that keeps a person well grounded
Respect builds the character and defines who we are
Respect sets the standard and raises the bar
Respect is magnanimous and helps to fulfil
Respect is the partner that sits with good will
Respect is like honey so sweet it’s perceived
Respect a taste to savour for when it’s received 

Not Again

I don't know how much more I can take, 
The weight on me will surely make me break, 
Then I slowly start my downward slide, 
I may fall to my knees but not let go of my pride.
So, today I'm starting to give it back to you,
Harsh words I know, all of them are true.
I know it hurts you now to know,
But I refuse to let this further grow.
You left me, , I can no longer take part,
And I'm sorry, but I don't want your heart.
You never gave it all to me before
I don't need it now, not anymore
Rejected again, I'm getting used to that
No longer will I be some woman's doormat
I was sent from a love, twice before
Know what?
it just doesn't hurt anymore
When it comes to love, there aren't second chances
You had the band and chose all the dances
Enjoy the rest of your life, but without me
You had a nice bed, but decided to flee.

heart in every way

There are many things we seem to take for granted, 
Everyday, things like seeing and breathing.
Then again, we can be very easily supplanted, 
Upset by little things, like babies teething.
Each day, there is a dawn and yes, a sun set, 
If the clouds are over us, it may rain.
When it does, things surely will get wet, 
And until it dries, that's how it will remain.
Taking things for granted, you know is just a sin
Don't forget the thankfulness for all that we were gifted.
The things we can hate, enjoy, lose or win
Can be happy, sad, even down; but can also be uplifted.
Let's not forget when sadness leaves we start again to smile, 
Don't take for granted the time that we're allowed to care.
Or of sitting back and thinking about it a while, 
As to our world, only we can make it a joy to live there.
So don't take for granted those you love
Cherish them throughout every sunny day
And on rainy days treat them with a gentle glove
And always hold them near to your heart in every way

If I Should Die

If I should die before you wake
Know my heart could never break
And as you lay me in the ground
Remember, what was lost is now found
As you weep at my cold stone
Remember that you are not alone
Take care and rest your weary head
Upon the words we left unsaid
Scatter me across the sea
Until my dust is finally free
Blow me one last and final kiss
Remember me, remember this
Remember once my fading grin
Then forget what should have been
Remember that we always had love
Forget the dreams we dreamt of
And if I should die before you wake
Forget the toll that life can take
Forget the pain that life can bring
Forget the songs we used to sing
Forget what's left of my memory
Forget that you were once with me
Sleep long and well beside the fire
Forget I once was your desire
Forget my face and live well at last
Forget our dreams buried in the past
Do this one last thing for me
Remember me, once, I set you free

If ... !!!

If I could catch a peacock
I would do it just for you 
And share with you it's beauty 
On the days you're feeling blue. 
If I could build a panoramic view
You could call your very own; 
A place to find serenity, 
A place to be alone.
If I could take your worries
I would toss them in the sea, 
But all these things I'm finding 
Are impossible for me. 
I cannot build a vista
Or catch a peacock fair, 
But let me be what I know best, 
Your lover who's always there.. 

Fading Light

Brilliant colors wash over the sky
The wonder of it all brings out a sigh
Clouds bathed in the rich tones at dusk
Give way to a crimson, for some it's a must
The elegance of the sun sinking into the sea
Did God make all this especially for me? 
The stars emerge through the deepened sky
And one by one they brighten ones eye
Moonbeams dance; sparkling upon the waves
This awesome sight, always brings out the raves
There is a joy in viewing this scene
To clarify the memory of what life means
As steady as the breeze that blows from the sea
I'll always cherish sunsets made special for me
As constant as the pounding of the surf
As sure as the green grass weaves on the turf
With the certainty that the sun will rise
Love will go on if seen with these eye

Building Walls

We build these walls for our protection
Then stack them high in all directions
So ridged do we make these stacks
To save our heart when love attacks
And when we slip and go stray
A twinkling eye takes bricks away
At first her softness and her smile
Break down your defenses for a while
Then comes a date, a good night kiss
A thousand bricks you'll never miss
Her soul gets in, she steals your heart
She then eats away at her favorite part
Your life will change, she's in now
You could live without her, but then how
Now there is no strategic plan
You just dream of holding her hand
The new program has just begun
Lucky you, you've found the one
Walls come down with no regret
She is your love, there is no threat
And just when things were going good
She says things aren't as they should
A soul is hurt, harsh words are spoke
You feel that love was just a joke
She's left you now there is no doubt
You should have kept the walls - don't pout 
The walls are up and now your fine
Love's too hard to keep in mind
So stay behind your sturdy wall
Now no one can blame you if you fall

Just today

There comes a day when all a person can do is cry
Times when our world seems to be falling apart, 
Breaking at all the seams, ending without reason...
Sometimes we've even prayed to die.
Times when we know there'll be no tomorrow...
Yet there it is just like planned... a tomorrow, 
Then another and another... and still we live.
Through the deepest, blackest sorrow
We could never have imagined til now.
We grieve (as may be) for what was lost 
Within the innocence and sense of wonder 
The hope, we knew seems lost somehow 
Our self worth, pride, smiles, vanity
For what was lost outside
The very sunlight turned cold and dark -
We found the reality of true sanity
Life is not fair, living hurts so wonderfully
Continually in the most unforseeable ways.
Tears will fall and hearts will break
For reasons that touch us exclusively
We survive, when we do, as we do, by 
Becoming aware of ourselves and others 
By giving what we can, as only we can, 
Reaching past our own little world then cry
Through intolerable pain and impenetrable ilk
We find healing with the forgetfulness of time.
We learn to somehow dream again
Releasing anger, frustration, fears, and bilk
We find trust, faith, and trustability
Come to realize that we aren't alone afterall
We are only ourselves, each unique and individual 
We're all special in ways and realize we are worthy
We are human with frailties tall
Born through pain by acts of love 
Then continue dying from birth 
Sharing our lives dreamers one and all.

Think

Have you ever lived my life? 
Spent one minute in my shoes? 
Please just tell me....
Why do you judge me as you do? 
Have you ever had your friend die? 
Because of his favorite hobby? 
Watched in silence another friend die, 
From cancer, and never smoked a day? 
Have you ever thought, 
That life would be better if you were gone? 
But tried to live it all the same, 
As if nothing, nothing was wrong? 
Have you ever seen someone die, 
From being shot in a place far away
Ever had to treat young men 
Forcing you to choose who lives that day? 
Have you ever looked up at the stars, 
Praying god will hear? 
Please don't send us anymore
We are battle weary here
Ever tried to cut, 
Any anguish that you had today? 
The red blood stains, 
Will never take any of the pain away
Have you ever gone hungry, 
Knowing that nobody really cared? 
And wishing you had the courage
To end it all right there? 
So, do you think you've lived my life? 
Spent one minute in my shoes? 
If not, then maybe you should think.
Why you treat others as you do.

Forever is a long long ... time

The treasure is love, 
More precious than gold
This is a true love story, 
More beautiful than anyone has ever told
Love is that sweet smile, 
Gentle words of tenderness
It chases away all fears, 
And heals your terrible loneliness
Two hearts that beat as one, 
Repairing what past loves have left
All the doubts we felt inside, 
Disappear with a lovers breath
Don't give your heart too freely, 
Wait and see what is there
For true love will always be with you
If they really, really care
The gift of love, you give
Is the most cherished kind
Choose very carefully to whom you give it 
Lost love is forever, and forever is a very long time.

The Road

A deserted roadway lined, with rocks and painful thorns
I ponder as I walk, along this lonely path
The others, so carefree and light, went on without me
Their road is smooth, and held no aftermath
They speak of times of pleasure, on their perfect blissful trail
Their path is straight, and holds no twists or turns
And me, I faced the many dangers, of the wilderness
Yet on this road, mistakes are how I learned
With all the minutes that go by, my world is born anew
Every day, the dawn, awakens the sun, to the dreary sky
And it's light, from above, will always shine through
I walk the path, chosen for me, I have no need to cry 
But Id never live my life like those, whose path was dull
Like the arrow, theirs was straight and just points one way
On their road, they see ahead, what the future brings
And now, I could care less, what they have to say
For as they trod on the ground, I’m soaring on a wind
I let it take me, where it wants to go
Not held in those chains, a freedom flows within my veins
The life ahead of me, the life, I could not know
And if I chose to know, A different path is where I’d go
If the future’s what I want, A new road is where I’d jaunt
If I had not been strong, Would I have known where I belong? 
Certainly not, for you see, this road belongs to me

The Return

I can’t believe, that when the day is done
You would let me walk into the sun
And away from you, until the end of time.
Forever and ever, never to be mine
Just a catch in the throat, a tear in the eye
Broken, hatched, and waving goodbye
Voices may struggle for the proper verse
Hoping for the best, expecting the worst.
But my soul speaks no language of man
I don’t think my heart even really can
Flying on the wings of a million birds.
In the end, it’s just the same old words
No one’s worth the tears you cry
And the one that is won’t even try
To hurt you, like you’ve been hurt before
Like me, walking through your door

The Mirror

I look in the mirror here's what I see
Me crying over my years stolen from me
I see eyes that are dark and filled with pain, 
Confusion, loneliness, never to be loved again
I see a lost scared youth, having to grow up too fast
Eyes full of fear, disdain to all who were part of the past
I see a face that shows fear, eyes older than their time
Fear of failing, rejection, alone and far from the vine
A youth that wants love, someone to make it alright
Not alone in his thoughts throughout the dark night
I see a young fellow, with fears of rejection
A boy that opens his heart, just for affection
I look in the mirror to eyes full of regret
Tears show the sadness, pain and loneliness yet
These eyes belonged to me but now I see another face
One of courage and understanding taking over that space
A face full of kindness, sweetness, and love
A face of a friend, a confidant, but not from above
This face is inside me, known only to me 
A face with no rejection, just a love given free
Thought miles divide us, and keep us apart
You'll always be in the mirror and deep in my heart
Giving me the strength needed to get thru the day
Always near, never never very far away
The face in the mirror I most times do see
The face in the mirror I know is just me 

Another Meaning Of Life

All have searched for the meaning of life
I believe the answer is inside us all
It is the things that pass by us everyday
Things we overlook in our rush to go our way.
It's the smile on someone's face
Slowing down to a better pace
The lullaby when we drifted off to sleep
The sunrise of a new day that can make me weep
The look of love in a person's eyes.
A look that always is such a surprise
The smell of a flower opening with dew
The touch from someone special, laughter from a child
The tears of someone in pain, 
The sound of a hounds soulful howl
The meaning of life is what we make it
It will lead us where we take it 
The effort we exert to make someone's day
Will help us more than they can repay
Only fools flaunt and braggadocio boast
It's best we show love when others need it most.
Make the most of each new day, and smile at the rising sun
Let all know how much you care, in meaning of life, you've won

Uncertainty bridges

Each day we cross 
the bridges of uncertainty 
never knowing what 
we might meet when we get there, 
but we cross them just the same 
as life must go on. 
The bridges of uncertainty 
lie everywhere in our path 
from our first steps in the morning 
to our last steps at night. 
We walk our lonely miles 
never knowing what we might find 
or what our life will bring. 
Sometimes we find love and happiness, 
sometimes its tragedy and misery 
that befall us there. 
Sometimes it is sunshine in the rain; 
they are all there in life’s elusive game 
on the other side of the bridges of uncertainty.

Butterfly !!

Across a scarlet sky there wings a butterfly, 
he passes over a million heads, 
a thousand lives fruitlessly lead. 
Such a sight my eyes behold, 
with no motive I am told. 
Waters deep from rippling streams 
glazed of gold by sunbeams. 
What is such a seeming less trek, 
the phantoms of the mind conjures, 
are the images we see, ourselves, 
or are we just microscopic cells.
Flowers on a thorny bush, 
with beauty such as they inspire, 
petals bright of scarlet flames, 
bathed in the sun’s warm desire. 
Here we stand some minute speck 
near the greater door. 
Something more than our mind can behold. 
Our future somewhere inside is stored. 
Where we go, and what we do, 
are we mere puppets on a string, 
under someone’s control.
White tipped mountain range, 
peaks touch the sky, 
there wings again the butterfly. 
Does he hold the future, 
is that why he crumbles to our touch? 
Butterfly pray tell me, 
the message that you hold, 
where is my future sold. 
Do wishes come true? 
Do they transpire, 
if so where can they be found?