The sun rises up over the surrounding hills. The sweet scent of a new dawn swept down awakening everything in its path. The colors of the sunrise set the sky on fire, with shades of radiant reds and glistening gold’s. With this new dawn, it brings a new warmth to my soul. A voice calls out to me in the cool summer breeze. The soft tender sound soothes a broken and untrusting heart. Words to ease my pain. The soft scented aroma of his cologne numbs my nose, as the wind softly blows it by. The alluring look in his eyes. The soft tender kisses. The soothing touch of his hand caressing my body. The feelings I have longed for, but was afraid of, came flowing out begging for more. I want to feel what I once felt, but I am afraid to fall in love again. The last thing I want is to be hurt. Hurt by the man I could love forever. Tender kisses, soft touches, and warm embraces. All this and more to make me feel alive. Alive and scared, alive to want more and scared of the feelings walking out the door, blown away by the wind never to be felt again.

Amber Dawn

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