Do we learn

​Do we ever really learn The difference between, the need to hold out a  hand Or clutching someone’s heart in a vicelike band The fluidity of trust Is better than iron resolve, that doesnt flex and rusts That we all need space Love doesn’t mean shackles tightly in place Unthinking actions will cause hurt How… Continue reading Do we learn

My Love

​My love is not of the springtime Blossoms, nesting birds and new born lambs Rising sap and sprouting leaf My love is not of the summertime Bursting buds, showy flowers, perfumed air Hot wind, heating the skin My love is not of the autumn  Falling leaves, rain and cold wind Hot and cold alternately  My… Continue reading My Love

Gossamer wings

​You brushed my life, with gossamer wings Held captivated by your promises of things Then you flew away, leaving an indelible mark A gap, a need, a place that felt so dark Changing my soul forever, all for naught But the  life cycles of butterflies are short From this memory springs Love,Yearning,Sadness, Learning and Strength

Confused about Love

​Listening to the love songs Reading the books Love should be out there, can’t be overlooked Take my breath away, Love at first sight Looked around the corners,under the seats In my life,that sort of love, seems to have me beat Had the sparks and the flashes But not the full thunderstorm Are all those… Continue reading Confused about Love