Love is forever.
It goes beyond space and time.
It lasts for all eternity
It knows no reason or rhyme.
Love is forever
Like that of a beautiful rose.
Love is never-ending
Like the trees, it continues to grow.
Love is forever
Like the wind constantly blows.
It shines on forever
Like the full moon glows.
Love is forever
Like the tide going to shore.
I know I’ll love you forever
Til the stars shine no more.
AN AGING EXPERIENCE
One sunny Summer morning,
I went out to eat,
I chose a local coffee shop,
And found an empty seat.
The seat was in a corner booth,
Between a window and a mirror,
I could view the entire place,
From the entry to the rear.
I ordered a decadent breakfast,
Of bacon, eggs and hash browns,
And a big mug of hot, black coffee,
With which to wash it down.
I sat back and felt relaxed,
And I looked about a bit,
A pleasant, cheerful coffee shop,
I was enjoying it.
I couldn’t help but notice,
So many older folk were here,
I smiled and nodded to a few,
Who seemed friendly and were near.
Old folks can be depressing,
Of course, they don’t mean to be,
However, they make me wonder,
How old age will look on me.
I’m not a snob; I don’t look down
On white hair and wrinkled skin,
And I know those obese ladies
Once had figures slim and trim.
And those wiry, skinny guys,
At one time were macho men,
(Do you believe we were deceived,
When long ago we married them?)
There was a lady sitting near me,
I thought I know her from some place,
An old friend? No, I doubted that,
She’s too old! See her wrinkled face!
She looked older than my mother,
Goodness! Look at that poor, old soul,
She couldn’t be a friend of mine,
For I knew she was much too old.
Her hair was mostly white,
With scattered streaks of gray,
Cut short for easy maintenance,
A good style for her age.
Her cheeks were thin and sunken-in,
A frown upon her face,
Her lips were pursed and tightly set,
Her color, pale like paste.
I kept sneaking peeks at her,
Why did she so intrigue me?
She really looked familiar,
Though my memory oft deceives me.
I smiled at her; she smiled back,
We met almost eye to eye,
But then she quickly turned away,
As, sheepishly, did I.
Poor old soul; she looked so old,
I had my doubts about her age
When I become as old as she,
I wondered would I look that way?
I took another sideways glance,
I gasped – now everything was clear,
The old lady I’d been watching,
Was my reflection in the mirror.
Alone within this silence
I gather love that’s near
No one else around me
My heartbeats I can hear
Just quiet in a daydream
That brings me gentle peace
All my thoughts escape me
My burdens now will cease
Time it has no meaning
World now stands so still
Peacefulness has entered
I’ve come here at my will
Renewal of my spirit
It gives my soul repair
So every new tomorrow
Will take away despair
Heart has now been lifted
Comfort so serene
Within these special moments
My soul is what I glean
Sure that I can capture
What brings the special light
So as I leave this quiet place
My spirit will ignite.
All that I am … I give to you
Self-assured and confident
With pride she now stands tall
Head erect and heart all set
She now can give her all
No matter what she does in life
Strength is shining through
Realizing all her worth
Her soul found brave and true
Woman born of confidence
Each step that she now takes
Will leave a mark upon the world
Her spirit will not break
All the life that she will live
Her victory designed
This her wish a treasured gift
That heart and soul divined
Watch her as she’s walking by
So powerful her stride
Yet gentle as the morning spring
With beauty well supplied
Speak to her at break of day
With power she will rise
Reflections of the life she shares
Looking through your eyes.
A Dance
I’d love to dance this dance with you,
Recalling all the things we do,
Not thinking this will be the last,
But knowing much is in the past.
Yet I will gladly dance this dance,
For my life’s love you have enhanced,
And as we stroll across the floor,
My heart and mind will soar once more.
I’ll hold you close and feel you there,
With arms that show how much I care
And then with careful steps we take,
I’ll kiss your cheek for old-times sake.
Oh yes, I’ll dance this dance with you,
And with this love that is so true,
We’ll glide with ease across the floor,
And I will feel that joy, once more.
A teddy bear cuddles,
A teddy bear snuggles,
A teddy bear cries with you,
A teddy bear listens too,
A teddy bear always cares,
A teddy bear is always there,
A teddy bear has its own mind,
A teddy bear changes with time,
So take care of your teddy bear honey,
And all your memories with it will be funny!
A SILENT PRESENCE
If you ever sense a presence
And yet you see no one is there.
Let your heart feel my soul reaching out
With a tender touch showing I care.
I’ll walk there silently beside you
As you move on through your days.
My heart will surround you with wonder
In so many invisible ways.
When your day is finally ending
I’ll be with you even though out of sight.
I’ll visit you in your restless dreams
And watch over you all through the night.
So if you glimpse a fading image
It’s my spirit hovering just out of view.
Close your eyes, sense this silent presence
That will ever be standing next to you.
A LOVE STORY
He knew he really loved her,
Right from the very start,
It only took one look,
And he wholly lost his heart.
So many guys admired her,
How could he possibly compete?
He watched her with deep longing,
So beautiful – so sweet.
He dreamed about her day and night,
How he’d like to bring her home,
To introduce her to his folks,
And declare she was his own.
Alas! Alack! Small chance he had,
She was truly out of his league,
But no way could he forget her,
He was totally intrigued.
Sometimes she seemed aloof,
Which he thought was so unkind,
Yet other times she noticed him,
And he thought that was just fine.
The young man couldn’t help it,
He completely fell in love,
He fell just like a ton of bricks
From a hundred feet above.
A terrible thing to be in love,
And to be kept apart by fate,
With no one really caring
About one’s great heartache.
But one day things seemed better,
His pain was soothed and eased,
The problem was resolved,
And his anguish was relieved.
A sign went up in the window
Of the shop on Valentine’s Day,
EVERYTHING IN THE PLACE HALF PRICE!
MUST BE SOLD TODAY!
The young man emptied his pockets,
He had just enough to buy
That doggy in the window,
The love that caught his eye!
A PRAYER
Like a rose in the morning, feeling the heat of the sun
Our bodies melt together making us one
The sweetness of your body, the laughter in your voice
That special way you look at me doesn’t leave me any choice
I’ll love you til forever, I’ll love you til I die
I love the way you look at me, I love the way you sigh
Your kiss is filled with passion, your eyes filled with desire
Your lips so softly touching mine, almost like a prayer
HOUSE FOR RENT
I have this marvelous house for rent,
It’s refurbished every Spring,
I can hardly wait each year to see,
What sort of tenants it will bring.
Its elevation’s high enough,
That each room has a view,
Yet it’s private and secluded,
With no way to intrude.
I don’t advertise my vacancy,
Somehow, the word gets spread,
For many prospects do come looking,
Mostly couples and newlyweds.
The ambiance and decor,
I think are very nice,
Unless requirements are special,
For most needs, it would suffice.
It is small enough for two,
But large enough for four,
Or five – or six – or seven,
Or, by squeezing, even more.
It’s well built and weather-proofed,
No way can rain get in,
It’s positioned in an alcove,
So is sheltered from the wind.
It’s in a choice location,
A lovely neighborhood,
Fresh water is available,
And the food supply is good.
At last, everything’s in readiness,
The place, cleaned and dusted out,
Discreetly watching from a distance,
I wondered who would come about
My wait was not too long,
My first prospects soon arrived,
“Well, hello there,” I beamed,
“Feel free to go inside.”
So excited … all a-twitter,
They looked at me and cocked their heads,
I smiled and stepped away,
“Chirp! Chirp!” was what they said.
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