After the stillness of the dark night, the cloudy sky surrenders to the dawn…..
Wait…..something or someone is nudging me….as she says:
“Sweetheart you’re dreaming poetry again…..
something about after the stillness of the dark night
the cloudy sky surrenders….to the dawn…”
As I turn over and we embrace, I mumble,
“Sorry My Love….” and we drift off
to sleep
once again.
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Note: This is fiction…..sort of.
Ambivalent to ice outside encasing the winter beauty,
we awaken
staring into each other’s faces,
hands reach, gentling caressing hair
and a smile begins spreading
from her face to mine,
then a twinkle
it is after all,
Valentine’s Day.
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We took each other’s hand that day, with the leaves changing into the gold and burning reds,
having already chosen our fire with commitment, pledging ourselves,
pledging our hearts, and when I stared into your eyes that day…. I knew, and I still know……I still say, “I do”.
Happy Anniversary, My Love!
My wife and I have been married a long time.
Yes, life has changed us some, but our love always sees us through the tragedies. We would not want to spend our lives with anyone else.
Today’s not our actual day. We don’t share the date on the internet.
Wishing you peace.
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It was the dark comfort of the twilight sky
that still held her together,
the enfolding of stillness…
until he wrapped her in his arms again,
chasing away
her fears.
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Where did we begin My Love? You were always my blue sky, drawing me into your essence,
and I became your rock, the earth under your feet, ruddy in appearance,
but we both got so lost in each other….. and found at the same time…..
I’m not sure how we happened, where it all began…..but I do know My Love, you will always carry my heart,
and we are safe
in each other’s arms.
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Note: Influenced by an earlier work.
I find the universe in My Love’s eyes,
the earth,
the oceans
and skies.
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The most ancient of poets and sages, never saw you carry your fire My Love,
never had visions of your birth, and never knew of the vastness
of the oceans in your eyes,
but I knew, I knew
from the moment I saw you,
completely undone, by the power
of your starlight.
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Our memories of spring My Love, will see us through
even these cold rains.
The light in your eyes draws me closer,
remember the cherry blossums?
I love the sunlight in your hair,
the smell of you
the sweetness of lavender……
and to be honest
even after all these years,
I’m still stunned by you…..
I can’t help but to kiss your face
while having visions
of flowers,
coming alive again….
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Note: My wife and I have been married a very long time. Part of our success is knowing, the importance of romance.
I’ll fix you some oatmeal My Love, would you like raisins
and cinnamon?
Tea, chocolate
and some blankets on the couch,
and I’ll read you
some new poetry…..
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I love when the sunshine awakens on my pillow,
nuzzling closer
whispering her dreams,
I hold on to each
sacred moment,
quietly thankful,
for my most sacred treasure
and the light
of her radiant smile.
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