As we grow older we find that our desires in life change, they
become different in a way that some would term as being the “inner
child” coming out. This however is not what I, a middle aged man, would
term it. I would call it wanting more out of life. I have started to
look at things in a different fashion recently, and find that those
things that were important yesterday are not the same things today. The
things of yesterday were raising a family, owning the home, and being
successful in my career. These ideals have changed, one has become
unattainable, and the rest have become secondary.

The new goals that I seek are companionship with a like soul,
commonly referred to as a soul mate, to find what love really is, and to
enjoy life to its fullest with this person. The long hours of thinking
about what is important to me today have allowed me to see what I have
not seen before. The beauty of a smile, the caress of her hand, the
touch on my cheek, the glance from one that I care about enough to see
if love actually exists. To find out if that feeling, that spark that
others speak of can be found by someone like me.

In my experiences as middle-aged man I have never seen that sun
shine as it shines today, it has warmth that is hard to describe. This
warmth is more than was expected from another, it seems to be growing
faster than words can describe. In comparison, yesterday it was a dimly
lit candle, and today it is the rising of the sun.

The feelings that seem to grow are unknown to me; they seem to be
blossoming as a tulip in springtime, with large petals opening to see
the light of day. The care in preparing the soil was done well; the
roots are deep and strong to keep a foothold of the storms to come. The
growth is becoming as pleasant as could be imagined, however as
frightening as a tornado in its glory. It is beautiful to see this in my
life; it has long been a dream to me, to be able to speak and be heard
by one such as me, to be able to listen and understand what is being
said.

Emotions that have long been dormant are swelling up inside this man;
they will be welcomed into this new life. I am preparing to venture
forth into these feelings with open arms looking for the one that will
complete me as a person. This person will walk beside me, guide me, and
hold my hand while we venture forth to places and feelings we may never
have known. These things that we do for one another will be forever in
unison as we travel down this road we call life.


I find myself captivated by the things that life is offering me
today. The things that were important in the past are no more. I found
no happiness in money, status, or pride that could compare to the things
I have been shown in recent months. These things are many, from looking
into the stars and wishing for one to show me the way to happiness, to
walking along the shore enjoying the company I am with. These precious
moments will always remind me of what is possible with the right person
in my life. They will always be remembered as the beginning of my new
life, my new emotions, captivated by the feelings that have long eluded
me.

As I travel down the road of life I am seeking a woman that will allow
me to open the door for her, help her when she asks for it, be her
confidant, her friend and lover. She must be willing to help me be who I
am, and in turn I will do the same for her. I will protect her, guide
her, and walk beside her. There will be no leader or follower, there
will be a hand to hold, an arm to caress, a smile for strength.

These are the things that have become important to me. These are what
I want out of life, anything else will be an added bonus. I am a man
seeking to find these elusive ideas and will go to any lengths to find
them. They are out there and I believe that with help we can cultivate
the fields of life and enjoy it together. Together we can live another
day in paradise. A paradise created by one who will dream with me.

When we meet we will be able to hold each other softly with only a
gaze, a smile, and a wink. Knowing that nobody else could ever see what
we see in each other. Feeling what nobody else could ever feel. My only
question now is where will I find this dreamer? Will she be a ghost from
the net or a face I see in a crowd? Maybe we will meet at the market?
Will you be my dreamer?

Gryphyn this is totaly awesome there are
no words I can say how beautiful this poem
is or how real all of those feelings are.
You have captured the souls of many with
your words. As I have said many times in
here.

ALWAYS DREAM YOUR DREAMS FOR WHEN WE QUIT DREAMING, WE QUIT LIVING!!

There is only one I wish to capture and rapture.

that was absoulutely beautiful gryph. you bring to light what so many
feel and just can't say.you truly are a beautiful person

I'm sure with your words you will capture her
mind as well as her heart straight down to the soul.

your poem was beautiful
the Woman your wanting
is going to be lucky

A great philosophy.
Thanks for sharing it.

yea what Jimi said,,,rock on spirit brother...