life awakens...
your beautiful soft smile
that lightens my sore heart
sweet Englishman
warming me in loving kindness

feet dancing...
whispered melodies surround
filling my ears with hope
of happiness
and a brighter tomorrow

heart singing...
my soul taking flight
on the wings of songbirds
a gentle wind
bringing me back to sunshine

Sun-Washed Hero

from the battered and bruised heart of a woman
the first tentative awakening stirs
at the tender touch of a sun-washed hero
beguiling her with words of love

she hesitates and curls into her fear
not trusting her own soft heart
she feels such yearning for that warmth
wanting to lose herself in him

he declares his desire to make her his...
she trembles with her indecision
craving the sensation of belonging
terrified of the loneliness and loss

will he understand the hesitation
envelop her with gentle tenderness
and nurture the slow beginnings
while she warms herself in his fire?

woman, lover, friend

I have a heart, steadfast and true
when given, which is rare.
I trust you not to crush it
so handle it with care.

For caring is a fragile thing
and love more so...it seems,
its magic to be cherished
in daylight and in dreams.

The giving grants you trust, my love
sweet honesty and more.
Please treat it oh so gently,
not batter down its door.

So when you stop to tell a lie
think once or twice dear one,
for things so sweetly given
can be broken and undone.

Then when the darkness of the night
comes to visit you again,
you'll know the gift you lost with lies,
your woman, lover, friend...

Cyber Love

I came online to find out
what the world had to offer.
I didn't know
about chat or cyber love.

I wonder now if I had known
the consequences,
would I have ever taken
that first step?
and risked it all?

Too late now
to ponder and regret.
The journey was taken,
and now here I sit...
more alone then when I began.

I had lived alone inside myself
for what seemed ages.
Then life began to stir
inside me once again....
a flower opening itself
to the first feeble rays
of springtime's sun.

I thought I was beginning an adventure...
being daring.
I learned to flirt and laugh
and even tease in a tantilizing manner.

Me, the shy woman
lost in a loveless marriage
for too many years to count.

I blossomed.
I pushed against the narrow confines
of my existence
and reached out for more.

I fell in love.
And love....
God, love brought me grief and sorrow.

yes too late now...
much too late
to wonder one more time
The journey was taken,
the gift given
alone again...
more then before......

© Jasmin