gentle rain, waiting at the bus stop, another lack luster day...
she held her purse above her head, but was already thoroughly soaked, I watched her as she tried to collect herself a little, as we stood together under the awning. she was beautiful, her blouse wet and clingy, you could definitely tell it was chilly.
I know I must have been blushing, I could feel the heat glowing in my face, I looked down, not wanting her to see me observing her so closely, and damned if she wasn't barefooted, I don't know why that came as such a shock, and I looked up at her again, she was looking at me, and smiling, I was for sure blushing now, she leaned towards me...and whispered...

will you touch my soul...will you let me touch yours too...
can we fall in love completely, can I be consumed in you.

is it possible to walk together, to the other side...
to tell each other, all we feel, with nothing left to hide.

would you dare to trust again...and help me do the same...
no excuses, love unfettered, no guilt, despair or shame.

letting go and trusting, must be the hardest thing to do...
like gambling the last dollar, on a twist of fate or two.

but if I'm not mistaken...love is a "way"...and not a game...
if we do it as a way of life...happy journey is our name.

I would miss you...and the beautiful way you can express what you are feeling...

wow...heavy. ethereal

very lovely...

you are unbelievable!!!!

cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey....and snow plum up to the *** of a tall indian!!

you are all so nice, thank you very much

as you opened my mind and peered inside...
you smiled, and I blushed, 'cause I could not hide.

your smile...cheery, sure...that came as no surprise...
but I sense a broken heart, when I look into your eyes.

broken hearts are rampant here...and you know, it just ain't right..
take my hand, I offer it, and hope you'll have the sight.

the seeing that comes from deep within..and understanding too...
as humans, we all make mistakes..I'm sure you know it's true.

have I learned from them...I hope so, I try harder day by day,
and forgive those who have troubles too...that's one way to repay...

some things have more value, than I could ever give...
and for those, the only way to pay, is just by how I live.

live to give...and understand, never judge or ridicule...
everyone, can turn their life, from dirt...into a jewel.

there is a second chance in life..for every one, you know...
to get them, you must give them...then you feel the glow...

the warmth of giving, in your living, today is a new start...
forgiven and forgiving...can heal the broken heart.

she came to me in springtime...with flowers in her hair...
we frolicked in the moons of summer, love and passion filled the air

when the leaves began to fall, she said that she would go...
then return again in springtime, for she couldn't stand the snow.

I cried, I pled, I begged her..but all to no avail...
there must be something more, I asked, but she would not tell the tale.

and why I didn't follow her... to this day I cannot say...
I waited for a letter...and I wait still, to this day.

is she well, or happy...does she remember me...
the time we spent together...'neath the oaks and poplar trees.

every day I greet the sun, and a thought, I send her way...
especially when the leaves turn gold, and chills are in the day.

another winter, cold and lonely...approaches once again...
will I ever, get the chance, a new life, to begin.

an angel just this morning, whispered...gently to my mind...
regret not, this autumn...for a new love you shall find.

greetings all you guys and gals, hope all is well here with you

I knelt and brushed the snow away, and touched her icy skin...
please, I prayed, as I picked her up...to the door, and then on in.

I placed her at the fireplace, laid my ear against her breast...
faintly hear her heartbeat...my own's pounding in my chest.

I wrap her in some blankets, then quickly build the fire...
to have her speak again to me, is now my hearts' desire.

craddle her head upon my lap, caress her face with mine...
feel my warmth move into her, eyes flutter as a sign.

a touch of color, at her cheeks, lips tremble as they part...
she whispers, you know I've loved you, from the very start...

then a poem...she recites to me...and this is how it goes.....

friendships come...
and friendships go...
and friendships, peter out, you know...

but we'll stay friends, through thick or thin...

peter out, or peter in.

I readied myself for the day ahead, butterflies, and all the rest...
the darkening clouds couldn't keep me, from feeling my very best.

we're to meet at the parsons cabin, near the summit above the town..
the winds are picking up, must get going, not mess around.

snow is falling, blowing hard as I turn up the cabin trail...
the parsons truck is stuck there, they've gone, left a note to tell the tale...

they'd got stuck about 2 hours ago...caught a ride back into town,
said tracks led in before them, must be my bride has laid them down.

a sickness born of dread I feel, I've seen these early snows...
I must stike out on foot now, who knows how long it blows.

fighting snow a mile or more, I come upon her car...
empty but for her wedding dress, press on now, it's not far...

wind is screaming, blinding snow, it's hard to see the trail...
I call her name, time and again, but it's all to no avail.

I see the cabin, as the blizzard roars...and there before the door..
a huddled form lies in the snow, I pray as never before.

so cool it scares me...and thats a good thing!

mmmmmmm

misty morning, sun dimmed by clouds that looked like they might bring the 1st snow.
a little shiver comes over me, and it's not because of the weather...
last night I dreamt of her...and I know that this time she will arrive. it's years now that I've waited, for this moment, I've survived.
years of lonely yearning, have brought me to this place...
now I'll finally have the chance, to look upon her face.
in my dream, the angels sang, of love born in the heart...
a love that's waited, all this while...is now about to start.

don't give up...hang in there, for just around the bend...
is love that's been waiting for this moment to begin..

yeh right...I thought, and turned my back, in sleep to dream again,
one them angels cuffed me, then she said it all again.

this time I listened closely...for the 1st time in my life...
I believe the angels found for me...the perfect friend and wife.

shivers again, excitement too, anticipation fills my soul...
little bump, on the back of my head, reminds me of the angels role.

today the 1st snow of winter threatens, bring it on, I sighed...
it's also the day I've waited for...the day I meet my bride.

you go girl...I agree, very powerful

don't give up ...hang in there, and for sure keep writing, love it

don't give up ...hang in there, and for sure keep writing, love it

do you remember the day, there was humming in your ears...
threatening skies, and no surprise, your eyes were full of tears?

now the humming is a tone, high pitched, always there...
the world's become so noisy, we hardly even care.

complacency...an epidemic...don't let it suck you in...
get angry if you have to..don't be shy..let's all begin.

be yourself, we all deserve it..don't forget to tell your friends..
say it, when you've had enough..if guilty..make amends.

take the time to listen..listen every chance you can...
listen for the heartbeat of...every woman...every man.