Finding The Right Music
*******************************

They close their eyes
envisioning when
alone and free that night
leads only to one end
together they’ll climb
to their mountain’s height
where all fear of falling
has been banished from sight
…
her face in his hands
his lips
to her lips
she never thought love
would be anything
like this
…
his gentle
but unyielding touch
caresses
undresses
unleashes
all wayward spirits
until he finds the music
in her heart
the only one
who can ignite
his inferno’s spark
and it’s they two
that can hear it
feel it
seize it
be it
…
the flow of his energy
then holds
and controls her
so firmly is she
in his grasp
he forces her to breathe
deeply
taking him inside her
…
they will never again
be free of each
…
they are their first
…
always
to hunger
forever
to thirst
…
are they charmed
are they cursed
…
are you him
…
am I her

© Athena Rose

02/09/13

You Are My World
***********************

I’ll show you my love
will you show me yours
he asks in a quiet voice
his breath touches her neck
I’m faithfully yours always
it’s only you for me, my dear
I’m here to await your surrender
reject me and you neglect yourself
deny
deprive
why keep living a lie
there’s no shame in rescue
in the rescue of you
the world revolves around you
all the way around you girl
YOU ARE MY WORLD
you will always be mine
for this and every Valentine’s
take me
break me
make me
all about your world too
can’t you see
…
I LOVE YOU
…
It’s been me
and only me
from the very start
I would never let you get very far
never let you out of my sight
you will never escape my heart
don’t you get it yet
you’re in my head
it’s you
it’s me
always and forever
until we’re dead
…
we’ll not be separated
even then
together
our headstones will say
he took her with him
to his grave
for in their life
she was very brave
accepting his hand
loving this man
with no ulterior motive
she taught him how to live
how to love
how to forgive
now she will ever be all
and only his…

© Athena Rose

02/09/13

Where Did We Go?
**********************

my feelings are mine
and mine only
...
no one else knows
no one else cares
no one else shares
my heart’s symphony
…
like grains of sand
millions of us there be
with no two exactly alike
detracting from mirror images
that which we refuse to see
…
when the future becomes our history
having never uncovered love’s mystery
will we look back
with very much regret
…
will we think then
…
we… should… have
could…
would… have
except for this and that
…
our reasons feel so empty
leaving us with no exceptions
not for the least trick of flattery
or
the slightest bit of redemption
…
as egos refuse to coincide
we separate our lives
leaving only bruising to the pride
so
how can we even matter
if we never really tried
…
there was nothing ventured
and even less to gain
…
so why does the past
walk us through the rain
…
why do the memories
leave me feeling unexplained
…
all my life force ebbing now toward gone
…
where did I go wrong
…
once again

© Athena Rose

02/10/13

Alone in a World of Strangers
***************************************

Tell me how often have I searched
for I know not who
lost for so long
hope is barely mine to hold on
…
alone in many a world of strangers
blinded to any of the dangers
I cannot see his face
but his voice clearly is upon my ears
his tone and whispers
my silence hears
…
I know his footfall
when he nears
I feel his presence
defending
in his absence
he beckons me
with mystery’s attraction
I am helpless to withstand
…
before my journey began
I had to crawl
only courage
taught me to walk
with each step to his heart
he knows my feet will find him
for he stands in my path along the way
watching me
testing me
willing me
to accept my destiny
…
this is he
…
this is me

© Athena Rose

02/10/13

Unrequited Just Isn't Enough
**************************************

Unrequited
Is so much more than I can possibly give
My hunger never to be filled in any way, shape, or form like this
…
Afar off alone somewhere out there
Between heaven and earth is a twilight zone
Where unrelenting stands alone
Meeting wayward choices
Listening to scales within sensual voices
Looking for transparency behind every wall
Realizing the end of affection’s beck and call
We’re spinning dizzily until we stumble
Then eventually fall
…
With gaping wounds now throughout my heart
Painfully oozing
My mind blackened and yet never accusing
This lover’s battle soared
And we fought to the losing
Passion in the face of indifference
Was never my choosing
…
Time however shows me a fool
Possessed
Without reasons
Without fuel
Believing little else
Than certainty
In oneself
…
Lessons still learning
Feelings still churning
Some scarring
Some burning
Actions slowly discerning
…
Life without love
An offense too mitigating
Down to nothing
It breaks us
Our lungs breathe
Oxygen continually feeds
Our pulse still beats
While our hearts just bleed
Barely able to concede defeat
…
We’re now just coexisting
Isn’t this at least something?

© Athena Rose

02/11/13

Oh,ma'am! You just too much! These poems re breath taking.....

We'll Always Be Friends
********************************

there’s no more tomorrow
etched with love turned to sorrow
as life springs from our friendship veins
all warm lifeblood hitherto drained
…
with faces we frame certain smiles
if only in the eyes of an innocent child
who dreams the world at peace from within
but can we truly not see where we did begin
and where we now end
…
time moves on and so do we
no longer feelings
harness you and me
finally we are released
…
open to explore
to need to do more
to meet others at the door of their heart beats
life is love
such a wonder from above
and we now hold the keys
that unlock life’s mysteries
…
will you peek inside to see
will you take that step with me
hand in hand
friends we’ll always be
without deeper ties between
breathe free

© Athena Rose

02/11/13

Will You Be My Valentine?
*****************************************

we hide inside
intricate expressions
barely concealed from sight
…
yet we look straight into you
we look straight into me
why
what do we want to feel
to be
what do we want to see
…
each other
…
you
…
me
…
lovers
…
what will it take
what are we willing to create
…
I see us walking
I see us running
back and forth
we want it all
we want everything
…
why do we wait for what love can bringheart
…
the path is more than a mere journey
it’s the way to life
to our inner strife
and insecurity
…
without fear
we can face it directly
conquering easily
accepting hurdles and fences
going around all our defenses
dropping our pretenses
…
be my friend
and be my Valentine then
hold me closer in the dark
don’t let our differences keep us apart
…
release your soul’s Achilles' heel
sleep away your dreams into me
know that I will cherish you
that we will rest easy
…
invite me to dance
take my hand
show me love’s purest romance
…
as Mother Nature holds our bodies
under her complete control
she whispers gently
you are my children
open to all possibilities
so
just let go
and know
this is but a new start
for now and always
you belong in each others heart

©AthenaRose

02/12/13

It's Time To Party
************************

You know me
…
You make me feel so happy
How can any of this be
My strangers, my friends
I never want this to end
On one path created by two
Or is it a few
Is where they’ll find us
Me and you
And the rest of you too
…
I know you
…
My body ignites on the very first cue
With a knowing skill tantalizing me
Submitting, I’m totally consumed
Recognizing it immediately
That very second is all it took
I knew and felt that look
Neither is ever misunderstood
It was only one pass of your hand
And I fell smitten as a slaughtered lamb
You stroked my mind through my heart
So similar, we’re friends from the start
…
Silent magic we two/few see
Hypnotizing
…
Floating
…
Emoting
…
Devoting
…
Reaching out for you
…
And the other few
…
Reaching out for me
…
Now this is what I call “We”
…
And it’s time to party
…
hehehehehe

©AthenaRose

02/13/13

Happy Valentine's Day Everybody
****************************************

I wanted to post a short note to all the lovers in the house
even if we're still single, it's the thought that counts
may a lot of like, and even more love be ours today
knowing we're among friends brings smiles to our face
we have much to be happy for on this Valentine's Day!!!

Athena Rose 02/14/13

The Attraction Is Mutual
********************************

We’re awake to our charm
pulsating through us
the more we talk
lights come on to disarm
the attraction is mutual
and caution slows our
greeting, par usual
whether in step
or
out of reach
there’s no boundaries
we can’t breach
as excitement stirs us
feelings break free
and nothing else matters
except our being complete
close by
or far away
we’re definitely in tune
with each other’s psyche
with our biology
our biography
our geography
and
our level of insanity
who will be the first
to take us by surprise
lay down the disguise
open all our eyes
tighten existing ties
dispel any white lies
quiet each mournful cry
by admitting our love
before it dissipates
and we say GOODBYE

©AthenaRose

02/18/13

A Song About Silence
****************************

A song about silence
and how loud it really sounds
it didn’t take me long
to see which side you were on
from the very beginning
I knew
love is just a game to you
curious though
as usually I am
you dealt out the cards
and I looked at my hand
then I bet you don’t remember when
you told me all about your group of friends
yes
you actually gave me a heads up
about
how they like to tear people down
warning me that I’d be next
if I didn’t submit
under their superiority complex
you said
they enjoy pushing others around
forcing them to their knees
on the cold, hard ground
but
I only bend when I want too
despite how appearances look
and
I enjoy giving a second
even a third chance
until I see what starts out good
turns into a very bad romance
and then
as silence creeps under my door
it covers me with warmth
and I take such comfort
in that we won't talk anymore
aaawww…
we don’t need to be upset
cuz the time we shared
we’ll only barely regret
just give your teacher a golden delicious apple
for how she taught you so well
and I’ll softly close the door behind me
because I’m done serving time in your hell

©AthenaRose 03/01/13

What Are You Waiting For?
********************************

how long are you going to lurk around on the edge
I want out from behind these walls in my head
as soon as one door closes
another opens again
so
what are you waiting for
are you afraid to come on in
mi casa es tu casa
just remember to wipe your feet
leave behind the dust of the road
come inside and be with me

©AthenaRose 03/01/13

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Makes the World Go Round
**********************************************************

IT’S ALL ABOUT RESPECT
without it
we have no depth
…
and the friend of my enemy
is not my friend
but my frenemy
with divided loyalties
…
one who can’t commit
knows no loyalty
where loyalty is a bust
there definitely is no trust
where lack of trust is an issue
then I won’t know the first thing about you
to be true
and I’ll have no interest
in allowing you to know my business
…
when I’m in the dark about your integrity
there’s nothing you can say to convince me
if your actions don’t reflect the words you speak
…
the way I live is simple, open, and caring
and I’ve a penchant for life’s adventures
just because I’m daring
but I don’t take unwarranted chances
not when it comes to my heart’s romances
…
behind door number 1… 2… or… 3….
you’ll find me living happily in peace
…
but if you want in
and start knocking
then I get to choose
to take a chance that I might lose
if I let you enter into “my head”
or even further… into “my bed”
so it’ll be just like when my parents first said
“as long as you’re living under our roof
you’ll be following all of our rules”
…
are you prepared to go back to school
to learn how to compromise
if you want to be with me
it would be wise
…
or
you can move on to the next door
behind one of them
you might find something more
to your taste
maybe there
your time won’t be a waste

©AthenaRose

03/02/13

I'll Be More Selective Next Time
******************************************

I ended it
it was a close friendship
until I found out it wasn’t true
so there was nothing else I could do
…
you see
…
my friend had another friend
and this other friend didn't want me as a friend
because they make better friends
then me and my friend
…
so when I found out they’re really tight friends
I decided it's best to let them stay friends
and I brought my involvement to an abrupt end
…
because
…
when I can’t trust my friend
what’s the point in friendship, to just pretend?
…
well
…
I don’t need friends that bad
to let them treat me like a door mat
and now that I’m out from under their feet
they shouldn’t have anything else to say about me
…
after all
…
now their friendship can vigorously thrive
with me out of their picture
they can find someone else to patronize
…
and I’ll be more selective next time
about who I let into my life

©AthenaRose

03/02/13

Crossing Picket Lines
*****************************

knowing who is who
looking at who is where
watching where and what
reveals the creators of all the fuss
…
there are those wanting only fame
up in lights worshiping their own name
and once they get others out of the way
they immediately take their place
…
while seeking their own glory
they will tell the others story
with no imagination of their own
they have to push into your zone
and take what belongs to you
while you might not have a clue
…
except for the obvious trail they leave
from your door their mouths deceive
being full of envy, strife, and bigotry
though attempting to disguise it subtly
but with the naked eye they’re easy to see
…
for all the lookers, but not the doers
watch them revel in their own sewers
for all the listeners, and the hearers
they’ll talk sweetly into their mirrors
who’ll reflect their shallow empty souls
and you can see how low they will go
…
would you picket their lines to stop their growth
or let nature take her course to slow their roll
either way…
what was will always be, they’ll lose steam eventually
cause leopards spots can't stay hidden indefinitely
and me and mine will perceive everything comically

…
because
…
they don't want to be Indians, they only want to be chiefs

©AR 03/03/13

When A Man Truly Loves a Woman
****************************************

When a man truly loves a woman
he stops what he’s doing to listen
as her voice amplifies his recognition
he chooses to transform within his wisdom

When a man truly loves a woman
he sees her differently from the rest
he understands her fears and distress
and his desire is to bring her happiness

When a man truly loves a woman
he’s imbued with her love and tenderness
and if he hurts her he craves her forgiveness
he also doesn’t let others show her disrespect

When a man truly loves a woman
she knows in her heart she’s his main priority
and that he understands her need for his security
in that he will defend her and always prove his loyalty

When a man truly loves a woman
he’ll humble his pride to keep her by his side
no matter the conflicts he will take it all in stride
because he believes she’s the best part of his life

When a man truly loves a woman
he can’t stand a single day or hour without her in it
with every breath, he takes her soul deeper into his
and their hearts beat as one, each and every minute

When a man truly loves a woman
his family and friends can never change his mind
her life and his are forever and always intertwined
and the love he has for her only grows stronger over time

When a man truly loves a woman, she knows she is loved without a doubt

©Athena Rose

03/04/13

His Poker Face Exposed
******************************

At last
All the cards are on the table
Every hand is finally being played
And he who dealt the game with cunning
Now boldly displays his poker face

But why does he oft try to play the victim
When the words “I love you” came from his pen
First
And please do tell how a lady of shame and darkness
Can ever fool such a man of high and mighty worth

Looking back throughout all the history
He didn’t go anywhere he didn’t first ask to be
And as it, and I recall…
He was the one who first befriended me

So

Now the pot calls the kettle’s heart black
After she drew the straw
That broke the camel’s back

And once again
He flatters his own ego
If he thinks with me he’s picked a fight
Because I already said to him my goodbye
And I’m done wasting my time on any more of his plight
Especially when outside of this site
I actually do have a much better life

©AthenaRose 03/05/13

In a Sphere of Scammers
*******************************

Lurking in the background
He watches our every move
Pacing there since the moment
He set his sights on me and you

Right in the center of attention
Is where we often see him to be
Yet in his world we’ll find nothing
If he gets his hooks in us too deep

Like a fox loose in the hen house
He stirs the chickens out of their nests
And after attacking the one closest to him
He assesses the next one he can easily get

Then in disguise like a magician’s assistant
He works hard to dazzle us with his charm
But as an audience sees the same tricks again
Interests wane until given reasons for alarm

When we open windows to let the outside in
We find a village where we can let our insides out
And we choose our like minds to express with
While learning what life and love are all about

So in this sphere of scammers with skill
We’re careful to check ID’s at the door
And when those without references leave
The rest resume living as we were before

© Athena Rose

03/05/13

The Pimp and the Pro
***************************

the pimp and the pro
both pretend not to know
while working his way through the crowd
she hangs back in his shadow
instructing him on who, when, where, and how
…
together
…
they prey on susceptible strangers
cleverly picking out those in need of a lover
and if either is suspected during an act of seduction
instantly they’re defending and praising the other
…
they both have worked their cons for years now
and they play their parts smart as the old pros they are
unless they’ve irked a mark who objects to their tactics
then they have to close ranks as “the one” fakes a broken heart
…
a pimp doesn’t give anything to women
he convinces them to give only to him
and his pro/prostitute/whore/ho
will fight his battles for him too
it’s a dirty job
but somebody’s got it to do
…
life on the web can be grim without protection
and every woman is at risk from a strange man’s erection
as it’s with this he chooses to pass along his infection
whether it’s physical or mental, his illness can easily be detected
and if you’ve ever been with him, you better go get yourself tested
…
then go back home and sleep in your own bed
thank your lucky stars for the roof over your head
and the next time you get the urge to go outside and play
just remember all the lessons you learned along the way
cause they will make tomorrow even brighter than today

© Athena Rose

03/05/13