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The Cowboy's Lover
I still feel the taste of your love on my lips
Although you've been gone now for many hours.
I still feel your touch 'neath my fingertips--
So soft, like the petals of spring's flowers.
You had to ride away; I understand.
But the sadness comes each time you depart.
I miss your scent, the touch of your hand,
For I love you with all of a woman's heart.
When you're gone I think of time spent together--
Those days in your arms with you here by my side,
The nights that I wish could go on forever.
A few days you'd stay, then again off you'd ride.
My body tingles, recalling your passion.
I long for your caresses, so soft and so sweet.
No one else could love me in that fashion;
Alone I shall wait, till the next time we meet.
How long? I know not, but I guess I will see.
For miles you must travel, o'er mountain and plain.
I wait for what feels like an eternity,
But have no fear, darling, my love will sustain.
The pain of your absence grows with each day.
I pace relentlessly with nothing to do
Except await your return, to hope and to pray
That your light will come back, turn gray skies to blue.
For the sun fails to shine when you are not near.
Nothing seems right; everything's just wrong.
I feel so unhappy, yet I can't shed a tear.
Even birds do not sing their old happy song.
What can I do? This surely will kill me.
Not having you close is the bane of my life--
Without you to hold me, to soothe me, fulfill me.
Just come back to stay; say I will be your wife.
In my loving arms you would stay safe forever--
Never to face all those dangers alone.
To tackle life's challenges we would endeavour.
Together we'd build our own "Home Sweet Home".
Over the years, this one dream has remained.
But, alas, in my heart, I know it can't be.
The life of a cowboy cannot be restrained.
Loneliness, as his lover, is my destiny.
The Door
Lying here in my nakedness,
My heart throbbing--
My pulse racing.
Awaiting the moment
When you will walk
Through the door
And see me.
Lying here,
Panting for breath.
Closing my eyes
And imagining--
Imagining what it would feel like,
Knowing you are beside me.
Sensing your soft caresses,
Your soft kisses,
All over my body.
Lying here,
My body tingling.
Needing to feel you--
Needing to hold you
In my arms.
Wanting to stoke
Your strong, masculine physique
And feel the warmth of your body
Against mine.
Lying here,
Embracing myself.
Envisioning our bodies
Pressed together as one--
My limbs wrapped firmly around you,
Our lips converging in a passionate kiss.
Trying so desperately hard
To relive those wonderful sensations,
But unable to.
Lying here,
Growing impatient.
Feeling as if
I can wait no longer.
The seconds seem like hours.
Hearing the thunderous 'tick, tick' of the clock
In a room otherwise silent and still.
But just at that very moment
When all the waiting seems unbearable--
Unending--
My eyes open,
And I see you
In the doorway,
Looking at me.
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Jimmy Dear
~ A song to the tune of "Danny Boy" with lyrics rewritten by Beth Goodman ~
Oh Jimmy, dear, the riders they are calling.
It seems it's time for you to leave my side.
The pouch must go; there is no time for stalling.
'Tis you, 'tis you must go on this here ride.
You say, "My love, it's time I should be leaving--
To ride the trails, across the dusty plain."
I say, "I know, but my heart will be grieving.
Though our love's strong, and over time it will remain."
I raise my hands to weave through silky tresses.
I hold you close; my heart begins to swell.
You touch my face with gentle, sweet caresses.
A final kiss and then you say, "Farewell."
You turn to leave; my arms refuse surrender.
I cannot bear to watch you ride away.
You reassure in words so soft and tender.
You say, "I will return again to you someday."
And when we part, I hold the tears inside me.
For in my heart, I know you'll always be.
I think of when you will be back beside me
Because I know it is our destiny.
I wave goodbye until you're in the distance--
Till you are just a speck beneath the sky.
You stay inside my heart with fond remembrance,
For I'll be dreaming of the next time you ride by.
I bide my time, though I may be quite lonely.
No other man could ever take your place.
I count the hours till you are here beside me,
And patiently, I wait for your embrace.
But come back soon when all the mail's delivered--
Maybe a day, or maybe two or three?
And I'll be here; my love will not have withered.
Oh Jimmy, dear, oh Jimmy, dear, I'll wait for thee.
And while you're gone, I pray you'll be returning.
Hope all goes well, no trouble comes your way.
For in my heart, my love for you keeps burning.
I'll hold steadfast, and never will I stray.
I close my eyes and see your face before me--
Dream that you're here in my arms, safe at home.
And then you tell me how much you adore me.
And say, "You're heart's in mine, no matter where I roam."
I think of you, dream of our times together--
Those midnight strolls beneath the silvery moon.
I see us dance among the fields of heather.
Oh Jimmy, dear, return to me real soon.
For I can't bear this waiting any longer.
My body aches to feel yours next to mine.
And though I realize I should be stronger,
If you would only come back now I'd be just fine.
At last you come, I wrap my arms around you.
You lean in close and whisper in my ear,
"My darling love, I'm so glad I have found you.
I am home safe; no need for you to fear."
Our lips then touch; you show for me your passion.
Two hearts as one--its beat the only sound.
You lay me down and love me in your fashion.
And I will truly know that our love has no bound.
And then I sigh, say, "Jimmy, how I love you.
I will be true--forever--come what may.
For there's no one who'd ever be above you.
I'll love you so until my dying day."
But then I wake; our love it will be over.
'Tis but a dream I've often dreamt before.
Now I'm alone, and Jimmy's not my lover.
But Jimmy, dear, oh Jimmy, dear, I'll dream once more.
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