Nine years. Nine years ago, you came into our lives,Only a tiny squawk (it was cold),And there you were, tongue sticking out, andAlready a hand on my face. Nine years of wonder, amusement, and evenYes, some frustration on both our parts.Crawling, walking, running (mostly running)To talking and immediately you began negotiating…Oh, how much alike we …
Being madly, wonderfully in love with someonedoes not mean that you do not disagreedo not argue, or fightdo not get frustrated and exhausted.Being incredibly in love with someonecan mean that you fight well, andmake up even better.That you argue in a way that shows youboth sides and perspectives,and then both learn from it. Being completely …
When love blooms A blossom, the soft petals opening,beaconing like thewelcome armsthat enfolded mein warmth and safety. His arms, into which I run,give me such peacewithin the chaotic world… and…. within me. 2/16/1993
He brought me a cup of water.It was wet, dripping slightlyDue to a stumble or two when heHad climbed up two flights of stairs. A cup of water, unasked for, yet givenBecause I had developed a headacheAnd needed to rest on the bed for a moment.A sweet, caring gesture from my wonderful child. A cup …
Today, I took a moment and then a few moreTo think of you and feelAll the memories wash over me onThe breath of a wish, the sigh of our dreams,And the knowing that you will always be part of meIn the stories I tell my child,Drawing pictures for him so he willAlways remember…Tomorrow and many …
A blush…Hands glide over silken skinAs eyes touchWith the knowledge ofAncient soulsMeeting their mate for theFirst time. A kiss…The slow passion thatMerges one personWith anotherAlong a tempestuousJourney of the heartAnd mind. A breath…Leaving the bodyIn reminder thatOnce the physicalBonds are brokenSo much moreShall remain… –13-Nov-2000(27 years old)
Everyone has his or her special moment.That few seconds in the midst of lifeCausing you to pause.To Feel.To Think. An indefinable momentWhere you close your eyes,Tilt you head back and listen.Just listen… Hearing the quiet whisperingOf something within… 20 December 1999(27 years old)
How is having something like thissneaking up on you GOOD? I certainly didn’t’ expect it.Are not these thingssupposed to slam into you? Instead, it sauntered up quietlywith a gentle handand wrap you carefully in his armsuntil you suddenly realized–Even though you are miles awayyou feel like you have come home.And you still feel the warmth …
Two figuresNestled together…One sitting in front of the other. His knees pulled up.His arms wrapped around them both. Behind him, his loverLeans forward and lanky arms looparound to hold the elegant human close. Two figuresEntwined together,One soul walking in front of the other. Summer 1997(24 years old)
I’m Curious as to why the wind blows,Or how often the rooster crowsIn the morning before dawn. There are many places I’d like to go,And many things I’ll never knowAbout this strange world in which we live. Yet, I often find myself believingThat things are not quite as deceivingAs one might suppose. And that, to …
