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"PLEDGE" A tremble sweeps your body, Lying beside me, you wait; The heavy heartbeat, Shaking your chest. Breathless, I am feeling your heat. I look at you, Dissolving into your eyes, I do not dare to move. Joy, great happiness, I wish it to never expire, This moment is everything, Everything our hearts will tell, Now and forever in a pledge. Edgardo Catone ©
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"ENCOUNTER" The first I saw was your smile; The first I heard was your voice; The first I touched was your light. I go back into the past Facing darkness, feeling chill. Open my eyes and warm my body, Hundred years went through A tearful child I was. Hundred years will pass Forever I will be your child. Edgardo Catone ©
"WAITING...." As time moves on, love grows deep, new feelings are won, many dreams will keep. As time moves on, eyes need to see, hands want to hold, lips longing to feel. As time moves on, souls want their mate, hearts are hurting, bodies can't wait. As time moves on, loneliness sets in, companionship seems fair, hope is the only thing. As time moves on, like love for each other, the day has come, when coming together. As time moves on, dreams become true, life is shared, just me and you! Thomas W. Marquardt ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "WHEN HE LOVES..." When he loves, he surrenders... his heart is holding hers tender... His soul wandered, from shore to shore... when it found her, it didn't want more... He found her, chances beyond bounds... their love will be on solid grounds... Now they are in love, and he is not free... they share a secret...him and she... A wonderful secret, kept in the dark... her words stole a piece of his heart... He is still in chains, but they are loose... this inner him has long refused... It hurts so deeply, that they can't commit... love needs nourishment...do admit... They have passion, so deep, it causes pain... it's imprisoned, crying out in vain... He has surrendered, he's hers for life... time is his enemy...maybe time is right... My love, make room a little, let your heart grow along... say "I love you", then I know where I belong... I wait my love, for what I think is true... I trust your love, the way I knew... Don't hurt my heart, it can't take it again... my soul may wander, forever again... Thomas W. Marquardt ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "but she is not there....." When he wakes up, his thoughts wake with her, as his hand reaches out to touch her face, only emptiness in it's place..... then he closes his eyes and sees her sleeping face, like a shining star in outer space. Oh damn, why is life so unfair, he has so much to give, but she is not there..... When he sits alone in thought, hearing whispers of her voice, he turns around and thinks she's there; where is she, I can't see her anywhere. again he closes his eyes and talks to her, and a smile lights his face, people wonder where. Oh damn, why is life so unfair, he has so much to say, but she is not there..... When he walks the path alone, his hands are holding hers, and he raises his arm to pull her close, she vanishes like a fleeting ghost. deep down in his heart he sees her again, she is in his arms and their lips did not search in vain. Oh damn, why is life so unfair, he wants to touch her, but she is not there..... When the night spreads its silent cloak, their bodies yearn for love to make; they hold each other in loving pose, but when he gives his love, she is nowhere close; but each part of his aching body knows, that making love to her is like a sunbeam on a rose. Oh damn, why is life so unfair, he wants to make love to her, but she is not there..... But for all he knows, he loves her with all his heart, he wants to meet her, only when the time will ask. he gave his soul through cyberspace, it's hers to keep, love it, love it my darling, it will give you a harvest to reap. Thomas W. Marquardt ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "its midnite," I'm playing the piano; I'm playing my heart out for you. I will play until you sleep my darling; I hope in your sweet dreams you can hear me too. Sadness will vanish with every tune I play; my soul is dancing and in my arms I am holding you. Sweet melodies will fill your ears when you awaken; Darling, I love you deeply, I need your arms around me too. Thomas W. Marquardt ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "to be free....." His body still aches, it longs to feel her skin touching and to become one with her... His heart aches, to hold her hands and look deep into her eyes... His soul aches, it wants to melt with hers, so it can never leave again... Yet his mind can't permit this to happen, until all of the above are set free, but his chains are breaking, then his boundless love for her, is holding the key... Thomas W. Marquardt ©
"WAITING" I long to have you near me, each and every day. To have you hold me in your arms, and make things feel okay. I yearn to see your smiling face, each morning when I arise. To run my fingers through your hair, to see sunlight in your eyes. Each day I spend away, my love for you grows stronger. In my heart I hope and pray, we say goodbye no longer. Until that day sweet love, I promise this to you. My heart and soul are yours to keep, and my love forever true. Lori A. Hughes ©
"DISAPPOINTMENT" Met a cute little dog the other day, On his belly was a tail, Overhead my master talking, So it must have been a male. He sniffed at me, I sniffed at him, We got along just fine, My master picked me up real fast, And my friend began to whine. I miss that little friend I met, It surely must be love!!! When I looked into his jet black eyes, A bolt hit me from above!! They bought me for a house pet, And little did I know, That as soon as I was old enough, To the hospital I would go. So now it's done and over with, My "Thanks" to Mr. Emery, The thrill I had when I met my friend, Will just have to be a memory!! As I grow up, and I get old, My memory it does not fade, One thing for sure I won't forget, "The day they got me spayed!!!" Ted Owin ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "A GIFT FROM HEAVEN" A dimpled hand,so small,so sweet, That play with tiny little feet, A face that smiles with mothers care, Laughing eyes, curly hair. Lips like bloodstone, ruby red, Ears so cute, a perfect head, Teeth like pearls, so pure, so white, That sparkles with a smile delight. Then pretty soon they crawl, they walk, Make us proud as they learn to talk. These things that make our hearts thump wild, Is a gift from heaven, a precious child. Ted Owin ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "JUST A DOG" I found her by the roadside, All cringed and hurt with pain, So I picked her up and hurried on, On through the driving rain. There was thunder, there was lightening, When it flashed I saw her head, She was bleeding very badly, And I knew she'd soon be dead. She winced at every step I took, And looked into my eyes, As if to say, "Thanks a lot", Before she leaves and dies. But we pushed on with all our might, Through the fury of the storm, I felt her tongue caress my hand, And I knew that she was gone. I know I'll see her someday soon, And my heart with joy will burst, For we were on our way to heaven, But my dog, she got there first. Ted Owin ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "RUDY" For a salt and pepper Schnauzer, That sometimes wears a bow, Rudy is a boys name, Just thought you'd like to know. Rudy's short for Rudolph, Helps Santa with the sleigh, If you've been good on Christmas night, He'll stop along the way. I know you will see Santa, When you do please tell him this, That you are not a little boy, You really are a Miss! Ted Owin ©
"!!! RAIN !!!" The day has come to feel the Rain Meaningful for some to understand the pain Clouds are gray in their own way Sun has shone and now it is gone Hearts that weep will not sleep Tears that flow hide the glow Feelings to hold can't be told Ears to listen can't be found The Rain shall fall to the ground Carefully we walk and not to talk Rain has filled our thoughts To choose the path we must find Pools are forward and behind No one is there to give advice Only for you to decide what is right Decisions to make could keep us blue This is why it rains as I think of you! Clarence Morgan ©
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "TAMI" We seach and searh hoping to find, Keyboard in hand and dreams in mind. The sounds of silence loud and clear, Finding the one to bring us that cheer. A push of a button and we're almost there, Feelings inside, we do share. The place we seek, we cannot find, The search is over but you are still on my mind. Clarence Morgan ©
"LOVE" Love is a hard thing to describe; Family and friends cannot prescribe, The formula that wipes away our tears, And help us forget our heartaches and fears. You seem to fit like a hand in a glove; Sometimes I think that I'm falling in love; I need to let go, to discover you're mine; Like the glove, it can't be worn all the time. Apart and alone, you learn to trust; Then together you can learn to adjust, To the ways of each, that were there when we met; It is easier to go on than it is to forget. Together people grow beyond their wildest dreams, Like the salmons in spring heading up streams; The hard part is trying to conquer your fears, And letting go of the pain from your yesteryears. The memories we make, we'll store on our shelf, Because sharing everything we know about our self, Makes us feel closer together than ever before, And together we'll share our dreams forever more. Wanda MacInnes ©
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