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Judgement

From a newborn Then growing up from a child Being taught from examples and life I learned to copy Listening to the voice of reason Feeling the self-worth Smiling as I see smiles Learning and understanding What is not always right Punish me for doing or Becoming like you and Not like your dreams Judge me As you would yourself For you taught me Very well    ...Read On

Added: 02 Mar 2020 | Category: Micro Fiction | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 99 | Words: 66 | Tags: growing learning   | 4 Comments

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To love and dream

Taking the time to know Things are not always as first thought Lips speaking without words Heat in the strength of arms Eyes burning with knowledge The joining of two That become one Twinkling stars smiling In the darkness Nothing can separate Nor come between The strength to love and   See with your heart and mind Desire without sight or sound Only to love and dream      ...Read On

Added: 26 Feb 2020 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 119 | Words: 66 | Tags: feelings     | 3 Comments

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Flames

A desire so deep Knowing the hunger can only be calmed As flames burn higher The burning deepens Until the soul is smothering The only thoughts of fire And how the flames control...Read On

Added: 13 Feb 2020 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 98 | Words: 33 | Tags: desire   | 3 Comments

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Memories of a woman

Donna would tell she was in her late eighties, just not how late. She always had a smile and if she could get her hands on you, even a bigger hug. She had fallen and I went to the hospital to check on her  As I got to the door. I heard voices. Thinking the doctor was with her I waited  I heard Donna's voice begin to tell one of her many stories. Her words took me in as I closed my eyes...Read On

Added: 18 Feb 2020 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 95 | Words: 344 | Tags: memories  old woman   | 5 Comments

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No tears falling

The tears I not let fall As I look at your pictures The smiles Our laughter Your song of love Never leaving my mind Touching tenderly My heart cries for you Souls forever one No The tears I not let fall...Read On

Added: 05 Feb 2020 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 106 | Words: 41 | Tags: tears   | 4 Comments

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The airport

The day at the airport Many were waiting for loved ones A look at the clock told the time was near Sounds of the plane had finally come  People moving  Cries and laughter were everywhere A man moved into view My heart told me It was him We stopped  As customs say  Our eyes didn't meet I heard the drop of a bag  Saw him go down on one knee As he extended his hand Palm up I...Read On

Added: 05 Jan 2020 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 165 | Words: 129 | Tags: airplane   | 5 Comments

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Whisper

To fill the hours in the day I do as expected Alone in a crowd I prefer it that way Not really alone As some think I see you in my mind Feel you in my soul Your whisper at times I hear Whenever I miss you the most Every beat of my heart Every breath I take Your whispers give me strength The courage to continue on They are really a treat I realize  To have the time we did ...Read On

Added: 23 Dec 2019 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 124 | Words: 85 | Tags: loss   | 3 Comments

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A lifetime of memories

Early in the morning  I wake Something seems wrong I have no idea why Very slowly I get up Not making a sound Checking and listening  I find nothing has changed I try to shake it off As I snuggle under the covers Memories come of you Knowing they will take me away I smile once more A lifetime of memories  Of you      ...Read On

Added: 02 Dec 2019 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 162 | Words: 63 | Tags: loss   | 4 Comments

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Minutes

A few minutes Sixty seconds times three Moments in time  Just for me To feel and believe To know and own Moments in time  Sixty seconds times three To share All my own  All for me...Read On

Added: 26 Oct 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 210 | Words: 36 | Tags: minutes time   | 6 Comments

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Take time to be

Listen to the silence You will hear volume  Watch a storm Become part of it The rain has a message The wind a song Listen with your mind Feel with your heart Let it touch your soul Become one Look and see Take time to be Grow...Read On

Added: 31 Aug 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 312 | Words: 47 | Tags: feelings   | 6 Comments

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Know and believe

Some will make changes Pretend and control Harden their hearts Lose their souls Choices are there Trust and believe See the signs Listen to the silence You will hear Destiny was written Soul mates were made Walk the path your given Travel safely with my heart You must see dark For brightness to shine Sadness shows How happiness great is Change will alter Only so far You got...Read On

Added: 27 Jun 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 359 | Words: 82 | Tags: know   | 7 Comments

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Grief

Loss never heals Pain does not go away To become whole again Rebuild around Remember each day Love is never lost It is constant and true The raindrops tap a song The sun does shine Temperatures climb One will smile Things are never the same Nor should it be The heart cries tears That cannot be controlled  ...Read On

Added: 25 Jun 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 330 | Words: 57 | Tags: pain tears loss   | 5 Comments

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Lean on me

Ask.

Lean on me Ask your heart's desire A broken limb Never heals perfectly And hurts in the cold Silent tears of the heart Sadness so great Is not a weakness  But a love so great With support and love Whatever you need I got you Lean on me  ...Read On

Added: 07 May 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 397 | Words: 48 | Tags: trust. ask believe   | 9 Comments

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Magic around you

When the wind blows A chill in the air Gentle rain falls Or a hard thunderstorm Stars that shine bright Or clouds hide the light Hot summers days  And cold winter nights The magic around With each sign will tell Your never alone I'll always be near  ...Read On

Added: 19 Apr 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 464 | Words: 47 | Tags: together magic   | 8 Comments

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Aww

Watching In the shadow of darkness As candlelight dance So very close Heated air on skin Making nerve endings come alive Waiting  In aww of excitement Feeling  As hearts join as one Knowing Time stands still Now and Forever              ...Read On

Added: 17 Feb 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 395 | Words: 39 | Tags: wanting   | 8 Comments

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Wishes

Warmth Yearning Growing stronger Deep breaths Heart racing  Hands begin to sweat Mind alert Body tingles Can't think  Words mixed up Feeling teenage goofy Head over heels in love            ...Read On

Added: 04 Jan 2019 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 465 | Words: 29 | Tags: heat   | 9 Comments

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Treasure Found

You capture my heart Touch my soul With care and compassion Make my life complete Always there when I am down Or in a bad mood Turning dark to light Chasing doubts away A treasure you are Filling my life with love A true gift  From above    ...Read On

Added: 27 Nov 2018 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 394 | Words: 47 | Tags: finding   | 5 Comments

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Every Morning

I am on my way The day about to start To have your words Feelings of love Happiness too Smiles and laughter Bright sunny days Is what you bring Early every morn Around five o'clock    ...Read On

Added: 14 Dec 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 391 | Words: 35 | Tags: time   | 6 Comments

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Words from papa

I'm scared Shaking in my boots What if they don't like me Or I'm not good enough I'm short Ways are strange to some Papa looked and smiled Touching my heart  As he said once more Be yourself  Stand tall and proud No matter what you do Someone will find fault See with your eyes Feel with your heart Listen to your music Follow the beat of your drum Touch each life you meet ...Read On

Added: 27 Oct 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 527 | Words: 93 | Tags: feelings scared   | 11 Comments

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I Reach Out

The dreams come back to me Just as real as when it happened Questions I ask myself  Five years seem like days Missing your smile and  Watching you laugh at gym time Holding you and feeling your pain Watching you slip away Reading the reports of things they did to you The final day they were taken away I look up at the stars and feel you're safe  I reach out I miss you j.c. I'm...Read On

Added: 02 Oct 2018 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 311 | Words: 81 | Tags: need.hope.   | 6 Comments

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Find

She wanted someone special To share the good and bad Be herself And not pretend With sweet hello Closed with see you later A dream of hope Tears of joy Secrets told Memories galore She could not open her eyes Nor could she say a word Old habits were hard to break Open she would try to be A smile upon her lips She dreamed of finding Someone to belong to To be her very own    ...Read On

Added: 24 Sep 2018 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 268 | Words: 76 | Tags: hope   | 5 Comments

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Hearts in time

Hold me in your arms So tight My head upon your chest Our heartbeat is one With body heat for warmth We have just begun Time becomes endless Hours seem like minutes That pass one by one Content Our heart grows with pride Knowing we are one I am at home in your arms In your mind and heart Forever my love My soulmate Never standing alone Our time  My love                ...Read On

Added: 18 Nov 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 621 | Words: 71 | Tags: time  love     | 10 Comments

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Moments

Moments Of being scared Being in a fog of uncertainty  Not having control Moments Of reaching out Of believing Of holding on and refusing to give up Moments Of laughter Joy Tears And rage Moments To live Grow together Never letting go Moments Of love Of life...Read On

Added: 12 Sep 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 318 | Words: 47 | Tags: time   | 9 Comments

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A lifetime

One look catches another Heart touches heart Eyes bright with desire One smile follows more As feelings grow Hands reach out Time stands still One second  A lifetime As he touches her hand with his lips Then holding her hand to his heart They pledge their love No words are spoken None are needed One moment  A lifetime together...Read On

Added: 28 Aug 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 508 | Words: 59 | Tags: moments time forever   | 7 Comments

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Smiling Brown Eyes

I look into your eyes Your beautiful smiling brown eyes With warmth and promises  That touch my soul They sparkle like stars with love They tell me everything is good I can be me without worry You are on my side always I see and feel the love In your beautiful smiling eyes...Read On

Added: 15 Aug 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 4.92 | Views: 429 | Words: 53 | Tags: color  love  depth  feelings   | 9 Comments

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Thoughts

Another sleepless night When thoughts of you take over   Truth be told  You're in my mind and heart Touching my very soul   Peaceful with blood boiling desires Searching to be accepted   No boundaries or limits No holding back words No worries between us   One soul touching another Sharing world   Calmness and excited  Different but the same The sounds of silence  With...Read On

Added: 29 Jul 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 437 | Words: 64 | Tags: my mind  heart   | 5 Comments

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Smiles

Smile Let your passion show Tell me the secrets That touch you   Take it slow and easy Let our souls unite   Sing to me The song I love Let us dance And hold each other tight   Open your heart Feel me there Smile for me I promise to take care        ...Read On

Added: 22 Jul 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 449 | Words: 50 | Tags: feelings   | 5 Comments

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Teaching of time

As a small child, I was taught Each thing has a reason The wind talks Silence speaks Open your mind Believe in yourself Time has no measure No distance is too far See with your eyes Then feel with your heart Things are not always As first known There are many colors of the rainbow     ...Read On

Added: 24 Jul 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 413 | Words: 55 | Tags: belief learning teaching   | 8 Comments

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Holding on

Memories everywhere. I used to try and put them away or keep them safe, Not sharing. Such a part of me. Making me who I am. What my life has become. Doesn't mean I can't make new ones. I can share them all.   Never ending memories, I have not lost.   In a thousand different ways, never will I forget. Forever missed and always loved.  Memories I hold on    ...Read On

Added: 07 Jul 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 395 | Words: 68 | Tags: memories  sharing  keeping   | 7 Comments

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Beauty

A glowing sun Cast across the fields A beam of light Rising over the mountainside Gentle winds Touch like a caress Walking in moonlight Stars shining bright Come share with me Wake each morning  To the beauty of nature As passion unfolds  ...Read On

Added: 18 Jul 2018 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.88 | Views: 295 | Words: 42 | Tags: nature love   | 6 Comments

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Do you see me

I look in the mirror Who do I see A stranger looks back at me Unanswered questions  Pop in my head Closing my eyes tight I repeat several times Who do you see Not today  I must be strong Don't break now Can't let the tears fall Don't let others down Take a deep breath Soon the mask is in place Feelings pushed back  A smile on my face Face the world Don't let on Hide the pain...Read On

Added: 17 Jul 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 474 | Words: 86 | Tags: mirror  questions  hidden feelings.   | 9 Comments

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Missing him

My arms long to hold him Fingertips to touch him tenderly With laughter and tears  I miss him so I will not let the tears fall He asked me not to cry Until he could hold me close And make me smile He is my madman Owns my heart and soul So I wait to be together To let the tears flow Some days like today I miss him more  ...Read On

Added: 06 Jul 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 397 | Words: 70 | Tags: missing   | 7 Comments

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She waits

A full moon gave her light to the path she traveled. Shadows blended together to give her a warmth. Coming each night to wait gave her a comfort in the dark. As she looked at the moon. She knew the connection was true  With tears that sparkled like the stars above. She waited...  ...Read On

Added: 04 Jul 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 382 | Words: 53 | Tags: waiting   | 5 Comments

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Fight

Fight to hold on Fight to let go The lessons of life Are the hardest to know Your life is your own To do as you wish You can not turn your back No matter how hard you wish Sometimes guilt and anger Come your way Loss or betrayal Trust and longing Happen too They make you stronger Then you thought they would As you go down life's path And lessons come to you Remember you are...Read On

Added: 02 Jul 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 346 | Words: 103 | Tags: life need helping   | 8 Comments

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Let's dance

Hear the music playing Feel it in your soul Taken me in your arms  Look into my smile Hold me very close Sing to me the song The one that makes me smile Even when I trip at times Hold me that much tighter One dance or more The two-step or just to sway It really doesn't matter We let the music take us When you and I are dancing We hear it with our souls    ...Read On

Added: 05 Jul 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 371 | Words: 76 | Tags: dance   | 4 Comments

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Reach For Me

You sit and wonder Which way you're going to turn What you're doing However, will you cope Stop and take a deep breath Close your eyes and feel You're never alone I'm close In your beating heart Feel me deep within The strength starts to grow You're never ever alone Talk to me  We'll make the blues go           ...Read On

Added: 01 Jul 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 258 | Words: 58 | Tags: need   | 6 Comments

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A warrior

You have seen much With your eyes Many things have Touched your heart Dealt with pain Struggled with battles Demons and goblins Both in dreams and not Battle scars and wounds You hide them from view Your eyes tell a story Your heart can not lie You are a brave warrior A man of man coats The path you must take The journey is not over Weak you will not be Come share with me ...Read On

Added: 30 Jun 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 412 | Words: 104 | Tags: life pain love   | 6 Comments

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Wandering

Search You will find Feel  You will know Ask You will understand Listen You will hear Walk with me See me as I am...Read On

Added: 29 Jun 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 281 | Words: 24 | Tags: questions answers   | 7 Comments

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Baby Steps

Today was a break At least that is what was told To stand on my own two feet I hold my head up high Not very tall Four foot and eleven But feeling very bold Ooh how tall I feel  As I push my left weight forward A simple baby step Knowing there will be more One step at a time Walking will come again As I did once before Baby steps  I push forward  ...Read On

Added: 28 Jun 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 326 | Words: 75 | Tags: learning growing   | 5 Comments

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Morning Through Night

With thoughts of blowing winds Snow shining like diamonds Gentle rains Bright sunlight Storm clouds close by Morning noon and night I am in your heart and mind When birds circle in flight When stars shine at night When I am with you Not walking next to you I may be out of sight But always with you Remember the laughter and smiles Some sadness and tears We have shared along...Read On

Added: 27 Jun 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 268 | Words: 95 | Tags: feelings love   | 6 Comments

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Give

Give me your hand Lead and I will follow Look into my eyes Show me my tomorrow Let our souls touch Never to separate Love that grows stronger With each passing day    ...Read On

Added: 22 Jun 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 196 | Words: 32 | Tags: give lead   | 7 Comments

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Fake It And Make It

I sat for weeks doing very little. Watching the events replay in my mind again and again. People were very kind but how can you talk about being attacked when you only tried to help and a kid that did it. The events came over and over. The knife.The blood. The screams. The pain. The last three had been from me. I looked at my bloody arm. I could feel the broken ribs. My hip would take...Read On

Added: 21 Jun 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 699 | Words: 138 | Tags: attack   | 5 Comments

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Sleeping

The grunts and sounds he makes  While getting settled Before he starts to snore Makes me smile  Even laugh out loud  Knowing I love him so When he hears my voice He reaches out to me My words calm him Like they always do I lay and watch him sleep A beauty to behold It touches my heart and soul To know the love he has He gives to me alone  ...Read On

Added: 20 Jun 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 382 | Words: 71 | Tags: sounds   | 5 Comments

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Standing Strong

Strength like the mighty oak tree There he stands For all to see Standing tall and strong Firm hands to hold Love in his laughter Compassion in his eye From dawn to dusk And back again Nerver changing  He never fails Standing firm for all to see He bends with the wind But never breaks Tall and strong Sharing the power  Watching over little ole me                    ...Read On

Added: 15 Jun 2018 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 323 | Words: 66 | Tags: strength   | 5 Comments

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Always With Me

I look for you Then I see You're always  All around me The soft kiss Of dew on leaves The bright sun That shines with energy The tender sunset As the day relaxes Day to night Night to day Always with me In your loving ways Sounds and smells Remind me how near you are A smile A memory  A feeling I have A heartbeat away You're with me always  ...Read On

Added: 06 Feb 2018 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 556 | Words: 70 | Tags: love   | 7 Comments

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Magical snow

The air is still The warmth Tender and strong I know before I look outside The snow has come No movement at all No sound Just snow falling And feelings of love With tears that must not fall The smiles and words The happiness we share as one Knowing always and believing Just like a magical snow We have a magical love  ...Read On

Added: 19 Dec 2017 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 533 | Words: 62 | Tags: magic   | 9 Comments

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Power

Strength for the day Hope for tomorrow Happiness and faith For calm and peace To not be afraid To find a way to understand The thoughts in my head Growing each day With compassion and pride To accept what I must Following my heart The power within Feeling The power grows  Deep within    ...Read On

Added: 19 Oct 2017 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 426 | Words: 53 | Tags: feeling   | 7 Comments

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Dreams

It has been so long  Since I saw your face My arms long to hold you My lips to taste To hear your laughter And songs you sing  To watch you sleep Or share a meal We will not fail A love this strong Always goes on We wait and dream Dream and wait Our time will come Because  Our love is real    ...Read On

Added: 09 Sep 2017 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 616 | Words: 63 | Tags: memories   | 9 Comments

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The hit

Off in the shadows Following close by Where no one can see Not making a sound Moving very slowly Watching and waiting Until the right time The blow will be fast The bite very swift One does not know Until the arrow hits Cupid has done the job Completed the task Off to the next person He moves very fast    ...Read On

Added: 01 Jul 2017 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 399 | Words: 60 | Tags: following hit   | 9 Comments

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Beginning / Endings

Through the valley Up the mountain Over the hills Stars shine bright A new moon very low Romance  and joy Full of life Shorter winter days Autumn sunny and hot The falling of leaves Misty early morning Feeling the cold Bitter Frost The sun in gold Brilliant colors The sunset glows Spring begins, and winter  is no more I have seen death And it has seemed to me Hush awakenings...Read On

Added: 15 Jun 2017 | Category: Flash Fiction | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 565 | Words: 75 | Tags: days  night  beginings  endings   | 6 Comments

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Strength

  Strong like the mighty oak tree There he stands Standing straight and tall Firm hands to hold Love in his laughter Compassion in his eyes From dawn to dusk And back again Never he changes Never he falls Standing firm  for all to see He stands and watches Strength for me For all to see            ...Read On

Added: 15 May 2017 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 605 | Words: 55 | Tags: strength   | 5 Comments

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angel love

In  the light of a star An angel came down from very far Glory shines  all around Snow came falling down What have I to give As poor as I am What can I give to him I ask What may I even offer Then in an instant, I knew the answer My heart and devotion I give He will have my all She smiles with  her blessings She knew I felt the way For my pledge, I give to him And love him...Read On

Added: 08 Apr 2017 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 667 | Words: 87 | Tags: love   | 5 Comments

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stars of passion

The stars shine Lighting up the sky For me I see The stars in your eyes Messages like sweet perfume You send me love each day Making me know happiness and good cheer For when I have you with me Out of sight you never are Watching you while you sleep Shave and dress Is such a loving treat Our love grows each day With each passing hour I never get tired of you Our passions...Read On

Added: 16 Mar 2017 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 560 | Words: 78 | Tags: shining  stars   | 6 Comments

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We

 Before our time You were you I was me Little did we know That we were we Before me knew Then we met Now I am yours You are mine I have always been And you have too Now we are ours Just us two      ...Read On

Added: 24 Feb 2017 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 648 | Words: 45 | Tags: us   | 8 Comments

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Lazy Days

We lay together Under the oak tree branches Looking up at the sky So content just being together We have finished our meal From the picnic basket, we fixed The sun it brightly shining The clouds making different shapes We each smile at the other Knowing this day will forever be A memory of our love On a lazy summer day          ...Read On

Added: 07 Feb 2017 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 567 | Words: 61 | Tags: together  day   | 10 Comments

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Whatever The Weather

 I think of you often I care about you always If a kiss was a snowflake I would send you a blizzard A hug would be the sun To warm your heart and soul The rain would wash away the blues Because I love you so As you travel down the road of life Know I am not far from you Only a  heartbeat away And I am here to stay      ...Read On

Added: 16 Jan 2017 | Category: Micro Fiction | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 551 | Words: 71 | Tags: feelings  weather     | 9 Comments

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Hear The Music

The music they hear A heartbeat away Souls  come together As only they can A passion is known Promises made Each touching the heart They become one To hear the same music It plays the same sound The beating of hearts Like the sound of a band...Read On

Added: 09 Jan 2017 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 528 | Words: 47 | Tags: feelings  together   | 8 Comments

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Blessings for you

May you have Peace and love Always in your heart Much laughter and smiles upon your lips May you find gold at the end of the rainbow Your loved one a heartbeat away Song and dance to move your spirit These blessings to you For you deserve them and so much more The meaning of the season live in your heart always Know that you are though of often Many times a day For...Read On

Added: 20 Dec 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 491 | Words: 78 | Tags: blessings  wishes   | 7 Comments

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SMILES

A smile in my heart  To warm and glow  To touch the soul And make it known Love and compassion    Go together without command  To give love and extend a helping hand  Feeling my lips start to smile  Turning upward to the sky  A wink  A small hi or hello  A special greeting For each one I know  To begin the day   In my own special way To give smiles Will make someone's day...Read On

Added: 15 Nov 2016 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 426 | Words: 74 | Tags: smiles  giving.taking   | 9 Comments

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wealth

He sits and waits He smiles and laughs But the emptiness inside He will never tell Always wanting He doesn't really see Who really cares And how lucky he is Respected by many His value is much It is sad that he will grow old and alone  Because he put the mighty dollar first  He could have so much more If he would not judge wealth By the money one owns...Read On

Added: 01 Nov 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 706 | Words: 71 | Tags: money   | 11 Comments

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Finding Forever Love

You have always felt it Something inside Always with you A heartbeat away Then two hearts meet The souls join The happiness and joy Immediately take over Temporary interruptions Are small worries A matter of time To reflect on your love A smile A laugh A memory or two Your heart begins to beat faster Your temperature And breathing rises too Your content ...Read On

Added: 15 Oct 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 665 | Words: 88 | Tags: feelings  forever  finding  home   | 8 Comments

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Patrick's Life

They were in a hurry That is why they left so early The fog was thick She didn't see the truck Only the sound of the horn As it came up behind her It happened so fast But in slow motion too They felt the bump She didn't know what to do Calling out his name She said of her love And the life that they had shared Then smiled and closed her eyes As they continued to fall...Read On

Added: 09 Oct 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 655 | Words: 113 | Tags: life  death   | 8 Comments

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I Feel

I feel you Your heart spoke to me Your soul was joined with mine When you are near My eyes are drawn to yours Looking into your eyes I find my forever No words have to be spoken We know A calmness But such passion I realize how much it means  To love and be loved Each day is brighter by your laughter Each night is warmer by your smile I am both humble and stronger...Read On

Added: 28 Sep 2016 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 596 | Words: 109 | Tags: feeling   | 10 Comments

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Missing

Do you miss me As much as I miss you The way your eyes look into mine Always smiling as they do The sound of your laughter The way you sing to me I know some things are temporary And subjected to change But one thing is true As true as day turns to night And back again in time As each hour passes Missing you makes loving you So much stronger...Read On

Added: 13 Sep 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 671 | Words: 72 | Tags: missing  longing  remembering   | 9 Comments

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Truth

I am crazy about you Mad about you too You are on my mind Both day and night You're my gift from above I smile at your laughter I shake for your touch When you sing to me I like it very much There is nothing to compare When you hold me close Your breath in my hair Your snoring calms my soul All my trust and faith Is in you, my dear You have never let me down And I know you...Read On

Added: 25 Aug 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 612 | Words: 85 | Tags: trust  faith  truth   | 8 Comments

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Cold

I wake in a cold sweat. The dream again. Will it never end, I ask myself. As I lay very still, my mind takes me back. Back some twenty-five years ago at the age of five. A small happy five-year-old. It had been raining and was a cold rain as it is now. I remember my dad picking me up and telling me mom had to work late, and we would get a burger for dinner. He had said he was very...Read On

Added: 06 Sep 2016 | Category: Flash Fiction | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 867 | Words: 349 | Tags: dreams  reality  sleep  death   | 10 Comments

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To Be

Can you not see As they stand before you Can you not feel The world start to change Each year as the leaves On the trees start to fall Winter to summer Then summer to fall Again and again Each one comes and goes Always never ending But never the same One following the other Each with a different name Beauty and wonder Each one brings A sight to see To feel ...Read On

Added: 24 Aug 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 693 | Words: 75 | Tags: life  summer  winter   | 9 Comments

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Sitting Together

Here we sit You and me Just the way We want to be Sitting together Just us two Sitting here To watch and see Just the way We were meant to be...Read On

Added: 13 Jul 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 741 | Words: 32 | Tags: together   | 8 Comments

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Dance of a Lifetime

Come dance with me Be my partner always Hold my hand And my heart next to yours Let us take each step Of our life together In each others arms Knowing together We can make our own music As lovers and partners do A lifetime of steps For only us two...Read On

Added: 03 Aug 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 746 | Words: 51 | Tags: dance  love  life   | 9 Comments

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Our Life

I wake to the stillness My eyes still tightly closed I hear the softly humming Of the ac unit close My first though is of you You're very near me I smile as I hear you Making noises as you do The grunts and sounds you make As you settle into slumber Your touch I soon feel My breath upon your chest Molding your body next to mine Holding me close in your arms Is where...Read On

Added: 14 Jul 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 4.92 | Views: 858 | Words: 104 | Tags: love  together  us   | 7 Comments

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You My Heart

My heart rules me Helps me do things I should Never tells me wrong Always been so true It is only natural I give my all to you To trust and love To grow each day As we were meant to do Take your hand upon your chest Feel my heart with yours Our spirits joined as one The love and pride I have for you My heart My one and only you...Read On

Added: 04 Jul 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 755 | Words: 73 | Tags: heart   | 8 Comments

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Heavenly Love

Love Blessings given A gift from above The promise made In words and touch Souls touching Joined forever more Trust and devotion For all eternity Love that can not be measured With no limits Unconditional Beyond compare The love I have for thee...Read On

Added: 12 Jun 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 993 | Words: 43 | Tags: love  feelings   | 7 Comments

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The Gift

A gift from Mom and Dad A gift of love so deep A promise of a lifetime She calls her good luck piece The shopping trip a memory That makes the heart swell with pride The worry if she would like it If it was just the right kind No need to ever guess Put all the worries to rest It is her favorite thing to wear She shows it with such pride The gift was not just material ...Read On

Added: 28 May 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 790 | Words: 97 | Tags: gift  love   | 4 Comments

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Day/Night

Half a day ahead of me Your day begins my night When you see the stars My day burns bright Our time is different Its never been a problem Nor will we let it be For what we feel inside Time can not come between...Read On

Added: 19 May 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 685 | Words: 45 | Tags: different.same   | 7 Comments

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The Other Half

A negative has a positive To make things right The rain a rainbow After each storm The moon keeps the darkness From being alone When times are good Or troubles ahead I will be positive When you are not I will be the rainbow When the rain finally stops The light when darkness comes your way You can always count on me Memories and the future We will share I will warm your heart ...Read On

Added: 30 Apr 2016 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 752 | Words: 101 | Tags: life  love     | 6 Comments

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Me

I wonder who I am at times I feel I am a mystery Sometimes I don't do things just right Or my mind is very distant I am just me  Can't be any different A woman in love with life A female a child calls mom A person with friends I would give my life for A daughter a sister A wife and lover Not really anyone that special  Just know my love and friendship Will never go away That...Read On

Added: 19 Apr 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 957 | Words: 91 | Tags: myself   | 10 Comments

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Despair

The stranger He walks in the darkness Hiding in the back of my mind Always waiting for a small opening Ready to take over and command The fear of being alone Of loosing all hope Fighting for air in my lungs To pray for peaceful sleep Dreaming of a day full of sunshine Memories of being loved The pain of tomorrow The loneliness and fighting not to let go Taking one...Read On

Added: 29 Mar 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 726 | Words: 97 | Tags: darkness     | 6 Comments

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Please

Take me in your arms Hold me very close Look into my eyes Take the fears away  Promise me your tomorrows Protect me from harm  Wish upon the stars with me Dream the night away Take me as I am With love and all of my flaws My devotion you have forever I give to you My all...Read On

Added: 15 Mar 2016 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 609 | Words: 58 | Tags: love  flaws   | 8 Comments

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My Wish

Anger hate jealousy and pride Be replaced with warmth Comforting love Peace and compassion Laughter instead of sorry Strength not weakness Patience and direction To show you the way These things I wish for you Each and every day To listen to the music in your heart And go to the beat of your drum To know that I am with you Every step of the way...Read On

Added: 03 Mar 2016 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 780 | Words: 67 | Tags: wishing  feelings     | 6 Comments

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our hearts

The sound of your heart Is like music to my ears The promise of tomorrow As all our dreams come true The wonder of miracles From the touch of your hands Dreams made of us When our life began When you kneeled down before me And took my hands Kissed them so tenderly And placed them on your heart Two lives came together Forever and always We became intertwined A...Read On

Added: 13 Dec 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 612 | Words: 121 | Tags: one  us  together   | 5 Comments

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You Gave

True happiness and care Mixed with laughter and tears Peace from within Belonging and Trust Standing by my side With everlasting faith All these things you gave me Too many to ever name I can never repay you For teaching me so much Your love is unconditional Your heart made of gold You made your mark On my heart mind and soul All that I am Or ever hope to be I owe most of it...Read On

Added: 20 Feb 2016 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 579 | Words: 86 | Tags: love  happness   | 6 Comments

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Always

You gave your heart to me You trust me with your pride You always want me To stand at your side The emotions you give me I never knew I had You make me smile Even when I am sad  I think of you always   Your in my heart and mind You make my days You put warmth into my night You are the sun to me And the moon that burns at night I love you and always will Because you...Read On

Added: 05 Jan 2016 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 839 | Words: 103 | Tags: feelings  love     | 9 Comments

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You Only

Your eyes Your smile Your voice Your breath Your hands Your love My everything You...Read On

Added: 31 Oct 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 4.6 | Views: 573 | Words: 15 | Tags: feelings   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Five Years

Five years from now Where will we be What does the future hold No one can see But this my darling I surely know I will be there for you Our love will be strong In laughter and in tears Always try to understand The things that you do  I will hold you in my arms And rub your head and back Put my head on your chest To feel your beating heart And always call it home ...Read On

Added: 25 Nov 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 599 | Words: 109 | Tags: love  life   | 5 Comments

maryruth

His Call

The telephone rings I see it's him My hands are not shaking My nerves are like steel He starts right off Like he always does Before I say hello The same put downs The same old stuff I listen and then smile Until he winds down Then ask him, please To hear me out No more will I hear and believe His words are not law He will not control me With all of his calls As I tell...Read On

Added: 19 Nov 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 456 | Words: 136 | Tags: talk  final   | 5 Comments

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Rachel

Rachel You were always with us Bossing and watching Fussing and giving your love  Threatening to tell Honey If I didn't agree You were more than a friend More than family Then one afternoon A drunk driver took your life Just going for a walk you said I should've gone with you I am sorry You left your spirit with us Your laughter and your ways You were and...Read On

Added: 05 Nov 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 554 | Words: 122 | Tags: loved one  memoir   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Gone Is The Day

The day is gone Never to return  She is another day older The special something She wanted did not come She waited and waited And hoped and prayed But the answer was no On this another birthday She will never mention She will never drop a hint What it means to her  To want and not recieve She will never ask again  She had rather do without On this another day ...Read On

Added: 23 Oct 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 625 | Words: 97 | Tags: sad     | 5 Comments

maryruth

searching

I am searching for something For what I do not know I feel alone with nowhere to go I am empty I cry and I am scared  Lonely and depressed My head hurts  I just want to close my eyes and never feel again The darkness is around the corner It opens its arms for me Please don't let it take me For I will never again be seen I am fighting but feel it is a loosing battle ...Read On

Added: 20 Oct 2015 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 579 | Words: 131 | Tags: wonder  worry  search   | 4 Comments

maryruth

I Want

I want to see your eyes smile at me I want to feel your hand taking mine I want you to hold me in your arms To feel your shake as I take you in mine I want my name upon your lips  As I say your name also  I want your voice in my ear and your breath upon my skin I want to feel your lips upon me  To feel your need for me and me only I want your smell upon me and your taste...Read On

Added: 16 Oct 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 752 | Words: 149 | Tags: want  need   | 3 Comments

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The Man In The Moon

The old man comes each night He patiently watches till morning light Watching and smiling he sees all He glows and beams as he watches us all He brightens the night And makes shadows disappear All while smiling from ear to ear...Read On

Added: 09 Oct 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 544 | Words: 42 | Tags: seeing  knowing   | 3 Comments

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Someone

Someone To tell your fears to  To share your tears  Your hopes and your future Your hurting and pain The laughter and disappointments To feel comfort and content To be yourself Blessed and not scared Be cherished and loved Have devotion and loyalty All these things I truly believe For each, there is someone As for me I am positive You are that person You You complete me...Read On

Added: 07 Oct 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 452 | Words: 68 | Tags: someone  special   | 3 Comments

maryruth

visible/invisible

My Papa told me long ago You can see the wind by the moving leaves The weeping of angels  When it rains The singing of birds How they welcome the day Things are visible If one looks hard enough To look deep inside of another heart To hear the love in a voice The sparkling eyes One heart talking to yours  A song in your mind Things are invisible but very true   See...Read On

Added: 30 Sep 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 509 | Words: 100 | Tags: believing  seeing   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Your Day

Morning brings the light Of a brand new day  With the freshness   Of hope and love The twinkling stars stop and rest The night sounds all go silent  The darkness will come back soon  But for now it is light It is a new day To love and rejoice The choice is all yours This day was made special With you in mind No other will be the same Like you it is one of a kind  It is your day...Read On

Added: 28 Sep 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 544 | Words: 108 | Tags: new   | 3 Comments

maryruth

hot/cold

When it is hot Or really cold outside I come to you You make me satisfied I turn you on I lay with you An hour or so it takes How wonderful a difference you can make My mind is calmer I am very rested My body feel great I am a little sleepy too There is nothing like you When I am gone I crave you each day I can not wait to get back To spend time with you Got to...Read On

Added: 21 Sep 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 383 | Words: 88 | Tags: feelings   | 3 Comments

maryruth

The Pain

My head hurts My muscles ache My whole body is in a terrible state I call for you You come each time Give me comfort And ease my mind Taking my meds And eating a meal Then in your arms I go once more I am asleep at the drop of a hat When I wake I find you still there You stay with me And keep me safe Watch over me And push all the bad dreams away Please don't...Read On

Added: 19 Sep 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 483 | Words: 182 | Tags: hurting   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Give/Take

I give My heart to keep I give My arms for shelter I give My all My everything Now and forever I take Your heart to cherish I take Your name with pride My love My darling My husband I shall love you Till the end of time...Read On

Added: 14 Sep 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 459 | Words: 48 | Tags: give   | 4 Comments

maryruth

His Power

Power in his voice  In his eyes and in his ways  He has a certain power I trust him always A giving spirit A very caring heart A goodness from within  Good and true My guardian angel  He knows just what to do  To protect and guide  He watches over me In all that I am He is always with me  My voice of reason  With smiles and tears he shares  All the things I hold dear ...Read On

Added: 12 Sep 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 540 | Words: 99 | Tags: love  voice     | 3 Comments

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I Saw

I saw your smile As you were reaching for me I saw your eyes How they grew with desire I saw your hands Shake as you gentle took mine I saw you The pride The real person that you are I saw the love you have for me I see this and so much more My everything Is what I see In you...Read On

Added: 11 Sep 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 594 | Words: 63 | Tags: looking   | 2 Comments

maryruth

More Than Love

I love you more  You're always on my mind  I wake up smiling  Knowing you're there with me  What happens after love I have no idea  But the effects it has on me I love you more than love  And deeper every day It is such a great feeling To be in love this way  We are very blessed to have A love as deep as ours I am so very lucky To have you at my side My pride grows deeper And...Read On

Added: 06 Sep 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 589 | Words: 119 | Tags: love   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Old

The old man sat on the steps With his head in his hands So much in thought as he sat His eyes in a far away time When the old woman Came to her man His eyes lit up like the sun He held out his hand and she took it He kissed her palm  And put her hand next to his heart No words needed to be spoken  The love in her eyes reflected his For many of years these two have loved ...Read On

Added: 29 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 719 | Words: 126 | Tags: age  man  woman   | 2 Comments

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Hands

I love to see your hands Gentle, but yet so strong  When you reach out to touch Strong fingers intertwine with mine Wrapping me in your arms Your fingertips upon my back When you lace them in my hair Then cup my face so gently As if I am new born I feel you lift my chin To look into my soul Your hands never leave me As your smile tells me so much more I love all...Read On

Added: 28 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 521 | Words: 132 | Tags: hands  touch     | 5 Comments

maryruth

Yes

 He went on his knee And asked me to be his wife  The sparkle in his eyes His smile so true and real My simple yes was all it took To make our dreams come true We knew it was for always Our souls forever joined He is my other half I accept with pride  My mate My always My love...Read On

Added: 24 Aug 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 619 | Words: 61 | Tags: love  forever  together   | 3 Comments

maryruth

You Will Never Leave Me

You were in my life Every single day Then so suddenly You went away I do not understand the words Or how one can say It gets easier with each passing day I have a need to talk to you To see and feel your touch I smile as your presence Washes over me I feel you in my mind Your laughter in my heart Your spirit never leaves me We're only physically apart Someday...Read On

Added: 23 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 661 | Words: 113 | Tags: loss  love  time   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Loneliness

A crowded room But all my myself No one to count on Being scared to trust The tears start to flow Pretending again Not letting others see The real me The things that once were Are not anymore Since you came my way To open the door Trust and believe your voice and your smile Held tightly in your arms For alone I am not anymore I love you baby...Read On

Added: 22 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 699 | Words: 70 | Tags: alone   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Morning Light

I love the early mornings Before the sun comes up To sit and watch the start of a day As the darkness starts to fade To see the first light Start to slowly come my way To hear the birds singing The welcome of a new day The sun slowly showing Over the mountain top anew To witness such a sight is beautiful It gives me such peace And a little lonesome too I am so...Read On

Added: 20 Aug 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 526 | Words: 97 | Tags: new  fresh  beautiful   | 3 Comments

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With All Of My Heart

With all of my heart I will love you forever We are in this together For all of our life We are partners We are parents We are friends We're husband and wife I love you more now than from the start I believe in you I believe in us With all of my heart I will love you forever...Read On

Added: 19 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 581 | Words: 60 | Tags: love  heart   | 3 Comments

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Peaceful

It is time for bed Time to sleep once more I am not as scared to close my eyes As I was before Still I turn the lights down low No darkness for me Not anymore It is the price for caring and The things I have seen The hurt of others And their cries of pain  But in his arms So tightly and protective around me I can finally close my eyes   He keeps the dreams at bay...Read On

Added: 16 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 913 | Words: 110 | Tags: night  dreams   | 5 Comments

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You Care

When I am down  You Always make me smile When I am scared of storms You stay with me When I am not hungry  You ask me to eat with you You tell me I should sleep more My health is important   When I cry  You understand You know my dreams and fears And you share yours   You know me The real me  And I am so very lucky You are mine Thank you for caring...Read On

Added: 14 Aug 2015 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 650 | Words: 76 | Tags: caring     | 7 Comments

maryruth

Bonded

A bond of trust A bond of love A bond that keeps us Tightly together Protected and loved Adored and cared for My bond with you Has made me whole We are complete Two halves of a whole Together Never alone Where ever we go What ever we face We know the other is near This bond we share Between us two...Read On

Added: 11 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 572 | Words: 62 | Tags: trust  love  bond   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Spirit

Grandmother please Hear my plea Great spirit Come to me Show me the way Take my hand Give me the strength To understand Give me a sign Make me see I need you help I need you wisdom Your strength and guidance Your loving hand You have never failed me Always been here for me Show me what to do Which path to take I am so confused...Read On

Added: 04 Aug 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 616 | Words: 68 | Tags: spirit  love  gidance   | 4 Comments

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Broken

You laugh the loudest When you want to cry You smile a big smile To hide the tears in your eyes Make fun of yourself Before others do Hide your true feelings Not to show the real you A broken heart Always takes time to mend But cant not be repaired When pieces are missing You try with all your might But you just can not do it Your missing someone That was...Read On

Added: 31 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 747 | Words: 76 | Tags: fellings  sad     | 2 Comments

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My Baby Girl

I looked at the newborn So tiny she was A little over five pounds brand new Big blue eyes And a cute little nose Lungs as strong as could be How can something so loud Come from this tiny thing My movement caught her eyes And she stopped and stared my way Then her mouth broke into a big grin It make my heart flip to see this Gas the nurse said as she went by Nope...Read On

Added: 30 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 659 | Words: 99 | Tags: girl  birth   | 3 Comments

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The Stranger

He came from out of nowhere His eyes as cold as ice I saw the knife in his hand He turned it around twice He had been watching me he said As I came out of class at night Said I remembered him of her Before she took her life He saw the fear in my eyes A tear goes down my cheek Right before he put the knife Inside me very deep I never knew his name Or where he came from Only that...Read On

Added: 29 Jul 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 4.4 | Views: 839 | Words: 97 | Tags: death     | 4 Comments

maryruth

Storm Warning

The thunder roars so very loud Then the rain comes down so hard The wind blows so suddenly  The tornado is near you fear You reach and cover your ears Trying not to show how scared you are All eyes are on you And you smile to let them see  You are brave and you expect them to be You have already explained But you do it again We are safe but ready  If things get bad ...Read On

Added: 27 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 625 | Words: 126 | Tags: sounds storms   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Distance

What is distance Is it far or near I think of you Your always right here Your in my mind My heart and soul Singing in my head Every breath I take Reminding me to eat And get proper sleep Smiling and laughing as you do I am open with you You know my thoughts My deepest feelings too Miles can not come between us Inches are to far away No No distance is between...Read On

Added: 28 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 379 | Words: 81 | Tags: miles  inches     | 2 Comments

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Dining Alone

A spider sat on a shelf Waiting all by her self Waiting for a fly To happen to come by Says Miss Spider To the daring young fly What do you have for dinner in mind Alas poor me she said I eat alone No friends to call my own The fly felt sad As she batted her baby blue eyes So he quickly stated to dine Come back at nine She said with a smile As she thought of...Read On

Added: 21 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 914 | Words: 124 | Tags: spider  fly   | 6 Comments

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Continue To Be

A rainbow Comes after the rain Darkness Comes before the light Winter Follows the summer Day is after night Some things never change They continue just to be Just like the feelings I have for you and you have for me ...Read On

Added: 15 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.89 | Views: 652 | Words: 41 | Tags: always  nonchanging   | 8 Comments

maryruth

Sleep

Woke up a little after three Got up and walked the floor Got drink and even peed Then went back to bed some more Tossed and turned till five Got up without a wink I am wide awake I really tried to sleep Ate while watching the sun come up Took walk in morning dew Went for early swim Did all theses things my love While thinking of only you I am missing you my darling With each...Read On

Added: 14 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 990 | Words: 163 | Tags: no sleep   | 8 Comments

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Mending

She heard the knock on the door. strange it did not sound like some one wanting in she thought as she went and opened the door. When she did open it. He fell into her arms. It was all she could do to hold him up and help get him to the chair. What in the world was the matter with him. He did not drink or she didn't think he did. She could not smell anything that smelled strange. She...Read On

Added: 13 Jul 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 697 | Words: 552 | Tags: growing  understanding   | 6 Comments

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Stuck Together

There is no distance between us You're always near my sweet In a crowed room There is only the two of us You're in my heart My mind and soul You never leave me dear Your breath is on my lips Your hands around my hips Your eyes are always smiling And watching over me To see the things I do And know when I eat properly We're stuck together love As if joined together...Read On

Added: 12 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 801 | Words: 98 | Tags: together   | 4 Comments

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the wires that bind me

Chapter 3 Funny how wires can hold things together. Things like your arms, your bones, your mouth. She thought of all the times she had been patched up as he liked to put it from her little accidents. Accidents that no one ever questioned. Until now. She had made some sit up and notice her. Notice all the accidents she was having. Notice all the times she had gone to the hospital and...Read On

Added: 10 Jul 2015 | Category: Flash Fiction | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 725 | Words: 462 | Tags: broken  wires  bones   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Showtime

Chapter 2 She smiles, as she watches the girl in the mirror. Strange that this girl does not smile with her eyes either. She gives the same fake smile. Would the girl ever smile with her eyes again, she wanted to ask? She was too afraid of the answers. This girl was a stranger to her. She had almost forgotten who she was deep deep inside. She only wanted to do her job and then escape back...Read On

Added: 08 Jul 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 994 | Words: 331 | Tags: smiles  fake   | 6 Comments

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A Hundred Pieces

Chapter 1  The name doesn't matter. There are many different names and different faces.. Too many times things like this happens. She ran around the room trying to make sure everything was in its place. Trying to see the room as he would when he came in. When he had left that morning he had given orders to make sure everything was in proper order.She did not want to see his anger. She...Read On

Added: 05 Jul 2015 | Category: Flash Fiction | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 858 | Words: 365 | Tags: beatings     | 6 Comments

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childhood

As I sit and watch the children swing It takes me back to the days of my childhood Of playing hide n seek Making mud pies Of playing in the creek water knee deep Of catching fire flies and toads Of carless days doing nothing at all Being a child with no worries To see the young ones now With their cell phones modern math and dating games no yes sir or thank you We...Read On

Added: 09 Jul 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 705 | Words: 115 | Tags: children   | 5 Comments

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Forever

Sharing and caring The good times and bad Holding hands Touching hearts No matter the tears and fears Always together Near or how far apart Rest in my arms My head on your shoulder Our love is true You protecting me And me protecting you...Read On

Added: 04 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 682 | Words: 45 | Tags: us   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Thank you my Love

Thank you  Thank you my love  You have always been with me No matter where I go I count on you my darling More than you will ever know You hold my heart Your in my very soul You make me laugh at times and cry with happiness The songs you make up and sing I love each one of them  When you reach out your hands to me  You always seem to know  Just what to do or say to me ...Read On

Added: 06 Jul 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 547 | Words: 136 | Tags: thankyou   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Dance with me

Dance with me Take me in your arms Hold me close Cheek to cheek Let me feel The emotions inside As we learns the dance Of only ours Let my breath become unsteady  When you look into my eyes Feel the passion Build so freely Know the embers start to blaze  Your soul is talking to mine A song in our hearts In each others arms The heat is so hot  Making our...Read On

Added: 25 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 767 | Words: 79 | Tags: dance   | 5 Comments

maryruth

My Superman

You are special You are unique You're wonderful and mine You're a pleasure You're honest You make a difference in things you do You're my friend and lover My partner My mate You brighten up my day You're in my blood My heart And mind It seems you're my better half You mean the world to me The morning sun The shining stars at night Forever more Without a...Read On

Added: 20 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.83 | Views: 790 | Words: 88 | Tags: special   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Age

With age comes wisdom I am often told when the young ones are not of age they not know what for as they grow and become older the tongue does stop and think that the beauty of growing older is not what they think its knowing when to say words and when to say nothing at all learning to forgive except and live a happy song for life is but a song to sing and find...Read On

Added: 18 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 647 | Words: 170 | Tags: young  older  wise   | 3 Comments

maryruth

The flame

When our hearts reach out Our souls speak to each other Our eyes touch Our bodies know The passion runs true The burning of love The flames of desire So deep and intense The heat turns to fire The fire burns hot The flames grow taller When our fingertips touch The sparks fly When your lips touch mine I feel the desire so intense It is more than passion our...Read On

Added: 13 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.75 | Views: 936 | Words: 80 | Tags: love  desire   | 7 Comments

maryruth

We Meet

Take my hand Feel my fingers Look deep into my eyes Feel the beating of my heart The breath upon your chest The catch of my voice  As I say your name Know when your body meets mine The Gods have smiled upon us love For in your arms I come alive I touch your face Your smile meets mine Your eyes burn true As mine do for you I hunger for your touch Your voice...Read On

Added: 09 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 617 | Words: 89 | Tags: desire  love  touching   | 2 Comments

maryruth

Momma Love

My Mom touches my life Each and every day The smiles and tears And gentle but firm words Her love shines through Her eyes her hands and heart so deep Her encouragement and appreciation is without fail The love reaches out No matter the miles No matter the years She touches and loves me For this I know She is a blessing That keeps on growing...Read On

Added: 08 Jun 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 899 | Words: 66 | Tags: mom  feelings  love   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Happiness

Happiness is many things To some it is diamond rings Money and named brand Lots of material things Happiness is so very much more It is the break of a day in the morn Nothing warms the heart like Listening to a new born baby cry To hold a child next to you To feel their trust To watch the stars at night To see the man in the moon watching over you To watch animals at...Read On

Added: 05 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 651 | Words: 215 | Tags: self  love  happy   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Land of Dreams

In the land of my dreams I am not scared of anything The sun always shines just so And the rain comes and goes People have smiles on their faces Children have no reason to cry Every ones health is top No reason for a dr. There is no one using drugs There is no random drive by No slums no hate no one discriminates Just peace and joy Love and happiness With...Read On

Added: 03 Jun 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 789 | Words: 98 | Tags: believe  dreams   | 6 Comments

maryruth

My Baby My Darling

I want you to know The longer we are together With each passing day The things I feel in my heart I really long to say The magic and love As our future starts to unfold Gets better and better It grows and grows Just how can I say How can I make you see Just what and how much You mean to me No words to describe No words to tell What we feel is vey real So until...Read On

Added: 30 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 842 | Words: 99 | Tags: love   | 9 Comments

maryruth

No Words Spoken Out Loud

You take my hand And kiss the palm You then put it tenderly Upon your heart Our eyes meet We both know No words are ever spoken Our hearts did the talking You gave me your heart You pledge me your life I promise to take care Of you for all times With the kiss of our lips Our beating hearts unite We are together always Our love shining As bright as...Read On

Added: 31 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 805 | Words: 74 | Tags: love   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Dreams

The dreams continue They are stronger each day With each breath It takes all sadness away I dream of his eyes His smiling brown eyes I dream of his lips His voice and his gasp The way his voice breaks  And then catches again His hands how they grip me His arms how they hold tight How he snuggles next to me When we say goodnight I dream of his Promises Of his...Read On

Added: 18 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 823 | Words: 157 | Tags: my dreams   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Find

Faith Believe  Love and Hope Faith To have faith in someone is to know without question To listen to your heart when you head says you shouldn't. Faith is the one thing you believe in when nothing else makes sense. And you realize without it nothing mattered at all. Believe Add believe and you are stronger than faith by itself To see a child's belief in Santa is a...Read On

Added: 17 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 700 | Words: 307 | Tags: faith  belief  love   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Do You

Do you know I love you Truly know the feelings I have for you - That each morning I wake and reach for you - When I cannot feel you my empty arms hurt for you - My hands want to hold you so tightly and never let you go Do you know how proud I am How my eyes mist with tears at the memories of our tender togetherness - How we laugh together and when we share the feelings we have you are...Read On

Added: 11 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 517 | Words: 293 | Tags: meaning  feelings   | 4 Comments

maryruth

The blink of an eye

How can things change In the blink of an eye How do you stop loving Stop caring and longing Why do things have to be Either and or How can one learn to walk out the door To turn off emotions To not answer a plea To not give your heart And hold on tight How do you go from Lovers to friends and then back again Tell me please and make me see The mystery and rules...Read On

Added: 10 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 719 | Words: 98 | Tags: change   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Hiding

As I sit at the table and drink the hot coffee My lips feel the burn The heat going down my throat Brings tears to my eyes I let the tears flow freely Smiling I seem to feel the heat going throughout my body Into my soul My mind is screaming But no sounds are heard My heart is pounding But no one knows The power of hurt that is within Shaking and looking around ...Read On

Added: 08 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.88 | Views: 639 | Words: 203 | Tags: hopeless  alone   | 4 Comments

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a lifetime of loving

you ask me how I know I love you so I can only smile and shake my head how do I know The wind blows the trees How do I know The seasons change How do I know To take a breath How do I know I love you You ask I know you are with me My every thought Your the first thing I think of When I wake The last thing I think of when I sleep You're on my mind ...Read On

Added: 09 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 574 | Words: 209 | Tags: feelings   | 1 Comment

maryruth

The First Day

I reach out my hand To take ahold My eyes and ears To learn him so With him in my arms I hold him close Head on my pillow His body in my bed He is my beloved My one and only  He is my teacher My friend and my mate  I adore him My lover He comes to me like no other He takes care of me With his loving ways  My love I give to him  Freely each day He is my only ...Read On

Added: 03 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 675 | Words: 109 | Tags: love  grows    deeper   | 3 Comments

maryruth

The Meaning

Kiss me Under the stars Make love to me By the moon Hold me close My darling Whisper sweet words At daylight Tell me you love me At night fall Let me sleep protected In your arms Safe and secure From all harm Love me as only you can do Show me the meaning Of I Love You...Read On

Added: 02 May 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 895 | Words: 58 | Tags: love  kiss     | 6 Comments

maryruth

His

His eyes Sparkle like the stars  His smile As bright as the moon at night His touch As warm as a summer wind He gives his love all to me We talk for hours It seems like minute Our love has been forever But feels very new It shines like the sun On an ocean beach sending waves of feelings like the sunrays heating the water He is my moon my stars and my sun ...Read On

Added: 21 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 698 | Words: 108 | Tags: love  adoration  couple   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Together Always

I have been told A reason for everything A season for all The reason is simple  We belong together The season is now To grow and never part A lifetime of love I give him my all I will always love him I know this is true No matter what happens We can accomplish all Our souls together Our strength is binding Together forever Never to part His soul touches mine ...Read On

Added: 18 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 886 | Words: 85 | Tags: love     | 6 Comments

maryruth

She is A Dreamer

As she started to wake she did not want to open her eyes and let others know she was awake just yet. She had to get her thoughts together. She had to remember what story she would tell this time to make them believe her. She listened and very carefully opened her eyes so slowly. Until she was sure she was alone in the hospital room. Yes, it was a hospital room. She did not remember being...Read On

Added: 13 Apr 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 749 | Words: 419 | Tags: dreams  believe   | 7 Comments

maryruth

Where Do You Go

Where do you go when everything is gone When you find true is not When your world as you knew it Is turned upside down When you no longer give a damn When you can not judge right from wrong When you can not trust And want the end to be near When you gave your all And got slapped in the face When you feel betrayed Abused and disgraced Where do you go When your...Read On

Added: 11 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 713 | Words: 165 | Tags: love  fear   | 4 Comments

maryruth

The Table

The man sat at the table and looked into space. He had sat at the same table and looked at the same lady before him for years. His lady. He looked at her and smiled and just as fast a big smile lit her face as she looked at him. Oh how he loved her. Still after twenty five years of seeing this same woman day in and day out, he loved to look at her. She was his everything. When she smiled...Read On

Added: 09 Apr 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 4.75 | Views: 753 | Words: 559 | Tags: love   | 7 Comments

maryruth

Life and Death

Death Death you are all around me You visit and disappear so suddenly Why do you come to me laugh and mock me Why do you surprise me and take someone new From the day we are born Each day is numbered You are a part of life This I know I made peace with you ages ago But you still continue to visit and surprise me Until I have taken my last breath Know that I am...Read On

Added: 10 Apr 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 734 | Words: 125 | Tags: life  death   | 5 Comments

maryruth

finding you

You are my music You are my song You are the next beat of my heart I can dance the night away With you in my arms Under the stars at night Under the sun so bright You and I together Can make our world right Miracles happen everyday I know this is true I know this because I found a miracle with you...Read On

Added: 07 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.4 | Views: 674 | Words: 64 | Tags: finding   | 3 Comments

maryruth

You

You are my morning sun Your smile lights up my world I find comfort in your touch At night I sleep in your arms I wake with you on my lip Your sigh drives me crazy I crave your very touch  The shake of your head and grin And the feelings Oh baby what you do  I adore the man you are And love you more each day When you look at me Your brown eyes so tenderly You are...Read On

Added: 08 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 540 | Words: 110 | Tags: feelings   | 3 Comments

maryruth

What Does It Mean

Trust What does it mean to you Does it mean to tell the truth No matter what you do To tell each other all To answer all questions true To take away the fear Or is it just a feeling That is talked about by some Is it something I thought I had But never questioned Until now Please don't misunderstand me I want to understand I do Trust and honesty Go hand in hand ...Read On

Added: 06 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 665 | Words: 106 | Tags: truth  lies     | 5 Comments

maryruth

Judge

Who are you to judge My right from my wrong You do not know the truth I see Or how I have lived my life What gives you the right to say The false in everything I do or say You do not know the things that happened You do not know my past You only think you do By the time I have spent with you You think you have that right To judge me as you do What makes you think you're...Read On

Added: 03 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 681 | Words: 125 | Tags: judge  believe  lie  truth   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Dream

Dream of Warm summer nights Lazy winter days A cool drink to take the thirst away Dream of Your hand in mine My lips upon your face And our sweet loving embrace Dream of forever together and always And you will know Without a doubt The things that I Always dream about...Read On

Added: 02 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 822 | Words: 52 | Tags: dream   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Your Memory

Memories are all I have Of the times we had together The smiles were many And tears were few It ended way too soon Now you are gone But I still remain Lost in the memories of yesterday I close my eyes And see you there Dancing and singing You laughing with me Was any of it real or Not at all Made up in my mind I am going insane The memories of the past No...Read On

Added: 01 Apr 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 684 | Words: 93 | Tags: real  love  gone   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Our Gift

He makes my blood boil Whenever I think of him My feet hardly touches the floor I am floating on a cloud My love for him grows daily With each passing moment When he looks at me and smiles He says he loves me too I know the words come from his heart He calms my spirit He touches my very soul His heart talks to mine The feelings builds so fast We have a special love ...Read On

Added: 31 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 611 | Words: 91 | Tags: love   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Lessons To Learn

Hear with your ears See with your eyes Let your heart lead the way For your happy life Reach for the stars Talk to the moon Let inner peace come to you Forgive But never forget The lessons of life One does experience May peace love and happiness Find its way to you And let love show From the deeds that you do...Read On

Added: 27 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 503 | Words: 63 | Tags: learning  lesson   | 5 Comments

maryruth

You and Me

I love you I thank the stars for you at night I thank the first morning light Thank you baby For loving me For giving me meaning And letting me be The best me I can possible be I now have my spirit Coming back I know The passion is strong it moves us so We have a special bond We both feel it true I believe in us Like you do too You are in my heart ...Read On

Added: 26 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 630 | Words: 88 | Tags: us   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Their Dance

I recently saw one of my students and could not believe my eyes. Was this the same little girl I had in my classroom for four years? The one with the hair pulled down around her face and no smile? Yes, except this girl was not hiding. She was smiling and had her hair pulled back. She was beautiful. She came over, smiling, and as I was bending down to hug her she laughed and said she wanted...Read On

Added: 25 Mar 2015 | Category: Romance | Avg Score: 4.44 | Views: 1,032 | Words: 795 | Tags: love  faith  want   | 9 Comments

maryruth

Sleep

As I watch him fall asleep, my heart swells with love for him. I say "I love you" and he answers every time. He listens for my voice and I never disappoint him. When he gets restless I only have to talk to him and he stops and smiles in his sleep. I can not help but laugh out loud at the way he loves me so. I read to him and his spirit calms and he starts to rest so well. I fall...Read On

Added: 22 Mar 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 870 | Words: 123 | Tags: sleep   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Me

I am I am a child That cries at night I am a woman With feelings so deep I have dreams Both day and night I love with a passion With my heart and soul I share the good times Along with the bad My friends are my family My baby my life Please accept me the way I am For I do not lie You are part of my world now And into my life...Read On

Added: 21 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 431 | Words: 76 | Tags:   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Does He Know

Does he know She loves him so He is her everything His smile lights up her world His eyes make her dream His hands make her crave his touch And his arms make her long to be held Does he know She loves to hear his words His laughter To watch him move Just to be near him Yes His heart knows They are one He is her destiny He is her soul mate He is her love ...Read On

Added: 20 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 709 | Words: 84 | Tags: questions  answers   | 5 Comments

maryruth

In A Child's Eyes

As I get on the bus and find myself a seat, I am so very tired and know that it will be a long ride to my house. Praying that I could have the car fixed and not ride the bus for the 100th time. I sit and wait to get the long ride over with. My eyes spot two twin girls and their mom. These girls are full of energy. Both are talking non stop and I hope they are the kind that are not much...Read On

Added: 19 Mar 2015 | Category: General | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 669 | Words: 717 | Tags: children  fews   | 5 Comments

maryruth

You Are

You are My friend My love My life Your smile lights up my days Your body heats up my nights Your voice is such a comfort Your arms a delight You have touched my soul Gave meaning to my world You take away the pain Make me smile and happy again I adore you I think you're great Thank you baby for all you do For letting me love you For just being you...Read On

Added: 14 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 899 | Words: 74 | Tags: meanings   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Cooking

She knew not to let him see her cry. Many times before he had gotten upset and told her not to cry. She knew it would disappoint him and that was the last thing in the world she wanted to do. She kept her head down and continued to do her work. Thinking she had gotten away with him not seeing her wipe the tears that tried to go down her face. She was so into hiding her feelings, she did not...Read On

Added: 09 Mar 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 754 | Words: 446 | Tags: feelings  tears   | 6 Comments

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The Answers

She grew up asking many questions How high is the mountain How deep is the ocean  She is his baby girl Who wants to know all Still she looks into his eyes With questions He smiles and shakes his head Lovingly he takes her hand in his As they walk she can not hold back any longer The questions pour like the sands in the hourglass He can not even answer one Before she...Read On

Added: 13 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 655 | Words: 124 | Tags: questions  answers   | 5 Comments

maryruth

His

His grin Is so contagious His smile It melts my heart His eyes light up my world His voice Tells me truth His hands Are so loving With his fingertips I feel his excitement In his arm I feel him shake His strength is so overpowering I feel his love so strongly so gently so everlasting I am his love His only love And he is mine...Read On

Added: 06 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 616 | Words: 67 | Tags: love  feelings   | 5 Comments

maryruth

The Lady Next Door

She sits and waits She does not know for what She dreams of yesterday Of love and laughter And a life full of smiles You can see it in her eyes The mist of tears shinning true When you call out to her And she looks up at you She is well past her prime An old lady most would say Just waiting to die When the door opens Her grandkids have come by She is full of...Read On

Added: 04 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 692 | Words: 111 | Tags: lady  age   | 5 Comments

maryruth

fly with the fairies

It was not a normal day at school. I knew something had to go wrong. Everything was going way too good. Close to the 3 o'clock bell the phone rang. It was the office telling me I had basketball duty that evening. Great... Oh well, only a couple of hours. No big deal, right? Sure. I knew it, just knew something would happen. Then it did. After I was in the gym for maybe 10 minutes, and...Read On

Added: 02 Mar 2015 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 907 | Words: 676 | Tags: death  life     | 6 Comments

maryruth

Everything

You are my everything As I am to you What we have together is strong I know you feel it too As much as we love No matter what we do The love will be forever more I am certain it is true I would not trade what I have with you For anything my love I am happy with our choice I love every minute we have The laughter and togetherness You are my life I pray For I love you...Read On

Added: 05 Mar 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 676 | Words: 89 | Tags: us  together   | 4 Comments

maryruth

My Time

The words will not come to me To make you see my way Why do I get so angry you ask me When every few minutes you say Hold on Wait a minute Got to go I will be back Love you babe You do it now It went on and on like that I needed to talk to you To have you hear me out No right or wrong you see Just I am here without a doubt I let you down I know I am only...Read On

Added: 28 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 552 | Words: 184 | Tags: hurt  angry   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Two become One

two hands to reach for me two arms to hold me close two eyes to watch over me two lips to smile my way two souls that joined together two hearts that became one we are one so beautiful so together so us so forever...Read On

Added: 27 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 750 | Words: 45 | Tags: us   | 6 Comments

maryruth

trust

You asked if I would trust you I gave my answer yes Here are some reasons baby If you put them to the test You're one in a million A cut above the rest You make my heart go faster Whenever you're around The love I see in your eyes Burn flames of passion true Your smile is so heated It makes my body glow With love for you my darling My heart it overflows Trust and...Read On

Added: 26 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 595 | Words: 103 | Tags: trust   | 4 Comments

maryruth

A Lie

You think you are so clever You played me for a fool I gave more than I should of But what was I to do I was always honest with you You took advantage I see How many others don't sleep at night How many were just like me You knew what to say You knew what I would do You only played a game And I Did I do what they said to you Just remember this my friend When...Read On

Added: 25 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 764 | Words: 150 | Tags: words  lies   | 5 Comments

maryruth

I Am In Love

I am in love With a wonderful man He has my heart You see I have always felt his love It will never ever leave  I love to hold him In my arms And kiss him so tenderly To look into his eyes To see the desire  To feel his fingertip shake His breath's sudden catch His body react to mine To know he is on fire I know that he loves me It is more than a body's desire...Read On

Added: 20 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4.75 | Views: 892 | Words: 161 | Tags: feelings  love   | 7 Comments

maryruth

My Mom

As I sit and look out my window I see the snow falling. The stillness of the night as the moon reflects on the snow covered trees gives off a kind of magical feeling. I start to daydream of my youth, when I was in awe of each new thing. Oh, how I would dream of my birthday and finally when the day was here I would see the gifts and realize none were from you. How I would wait for...Read On

Added: 17 Feb 2015 | Category: Musings | Avg Score: 4.43 | Views: 1,249 | Words: 421 | Tags: love  loss  finding   | 8 Comments

maryruth

We Were Sisters

I am so grateful for your love I appreciate all you've done You were the sister I never had You've been the only one Thank you for the memories The laughter The caring and  Thoughtful acts The treasures we keep forever Makes my heart stay warm The moments that we shared I will never loose of you The precious memories and moments Are mine to have and hold  So the thoughts...Read On

Added: 19 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 775 | Words: 105 | Tags: love  forever   | 4 Comments

maryruth

True Friend

If you have a true friend There is nothing like it at all They stand by your side In all kinds of weather To have a friend You must be one too Only then will you know If the friendship is true...Read On

Added: 15 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 595 | Words: 42 | Tags: friends   | 2 Comments

maryruth

i love you

My words of love are many They are so very true There is also a symbol For a love that is true It has three words Eight letters And one meaning Between two hearts These very simple words I LOVE YOU...Read On

Added: 14 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 663 | Words: 41 | Tags: feelings   | 5 Comments

maryruth

The Dance

As I look up my eyes are drawn to yours I have such a feeling of contentment Such a feeling of pure happiness A feeling I have never known Never known it was possible to feel You make me feel important You make me feel loved As I reach out You always are there for me I never doubt your strength When you take me into your arms I am at home Our dance is of one soul ...Read On

Added: 13 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 623 | Words: 95 | Tags: together  feelings   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Everything About Him

His eyes They touch my soul They give me warmth His smile Is always true His hands Are tender and strong As they reach for mine His arms Are the shelter In which I rest in His heart His heart is true It beats for me He is my other half My soul mate My love He is my destiny I love him And he loves me...Read On

Added: 12 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 582 | Words: 67 | Tags: love   | 3 Comments

maryruth

time

Time What is time Does it stand still Is it forever changing Can you turn it back Around Forward Or stop it Time is now This minute This second It is all we have Time is me  Time is you Time is us Time is when the sun comes up When it sets in the afternoon And time is night Time is here and now Time is the past Present and future Time Time is forever ...Read On

Added: 10 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 666 | Words: 78 | Tags: time   | 4 Comments

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hugs and kisses

Kiss me Kiss me under the sun Kiss me under the stars Kiss me my darling Kiss me my only one Hold me close Hold me tight Hold me and kiss me All through the night When morning comes We will take a deep breath And start kissing All over again...Read On

Added: 11 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 3.5 | Views: 687 | Words: 51 | Tags: hugs and kisses   | 5 Comments

maryruth

I See

I sit and look at the candle I see the flames burning So high So intense So hot I see the passion Of tomorrow Of today Of the past I see the hurt And all the pain I see the joy and laughter Of a time gone by A time of yesterday With all the dreams of tomorrow Tucked away I see a forgotten time I see many things I remember many things But I can not...Read On

Added: 09 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4 | Views: 886 | Words: 86 | Tags: pain    happiness  question   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Where Are You

Where are you papa Why did you go Did they call you again On a mission of theirs Or just to be unkind Where are you papa You never stayed away without word You know I am alone I need to stay in touch I feel your presents near me I do not mean to be unkind But you have been away so long It is starting to get next to me They say you are no more How can that be ...Read On

Added: 08 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 766 | Words: 115 | Tags: lost   | 2 Comments

maryruth

The Senator

Who is he Where did he come from Why does he hate me so Why does he punish me Why will he not let me go These questions  I   now have the answers to I have wondered all my life Why others do not see him Or they choose not to look inside He is the senator He comes from hell I remind him of his wife He questions if I am his It makes his life a fright To not...Read On

Added: 07 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 742 | Words: 138 | Tags: love  hate   | 2 Comments

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Her choice

He raised his hand once more She knew the pain would be intense If she could just not cry Not make a sound she prayed Go away Think of anything but the pain Go to your safe place she thought Run Hurry Before he connects with your face again And again Why She prayed She tried to be good She tried to stay out of the way Not to be seen Just invisible ...Read On

Added: 06 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 680 | Words: 107 | Tags: live   | 5 Comments

maryruth

stars

The stars twinkle The stars shine Bright and true Most every night You are like no other You are my wonderful star Your smile is warming Your eyes are so touching You are my shinning star From heaven above You are so bright my love A simple delight Shine bright Shine strong and true The love in your eyes The love in your voice The love in your words Are forever mine ...Read On

Added: 03 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 576 | Words: 97 | Tags: my star   | 6 Comments

maryruth

magical

You gave me your heart A sense of belonging Again and again A feeling of closeness With extra special love Happiness Mixed with laughter and tears Great expectations Lasting and true All these things I received from you You asked for nothing in return But you have my heart For ever more my darling We shall never part My heart is locked away You only hold the key...Read On

Added: 02 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 642 | Words: 77 | Tags: love  fellings   | 6 Comments

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my colors

The colors of the rainbow Are bright and true They remind me of The emotions I have for you  Red orange yellow Green purple blue Smiles laughter tears Just a part of the feelings I know are there  For you So every time a cloud comes I make it threw the storm For I remember at the end Is you My own pot of GOLD...Read On

Added: 01 Feb 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 533 | Words: 65 | Tags: colors   | 6 Comments

maryruth

If

If I asked you to love me Would you give me all your days Or would you slowly slip away Never to see me again If I told you how deep my love was Would you throw it in my face Laugh and mock at me Then give me public disgrace If I asked to share your name Because I never had one of my own Would you give it freely Or make me long to know If I simple disappeared ...Read On

Added: 28 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 774 | Words: 111 | Tags: wondering   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Love 2

You are in my heart You're also in my mind You're the air I breathe You're the stars I see at night You are in my soul Deep down in the center Of every thing I am I am yours You are mine We belong together There is no question Almighty has been good to me He led me safely home Into your arms, you see I never will ever roam I have no reason to For I am...Read On

Added: 29 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 463 | Words: 110 | Tags: love   | 2 Comments

maryruth

Baby

Heart to heart Your soul touches mine I see the love for me In your beautiful brown eyes Your voice so gentle When you say my name You make me smile Just watching you To watch your hands So gently Reach out for mine To be in your arms To be holding you To feel your embrace Your wants and your needs Is where I want To spent eternity I love you...Read On

Added: 25 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 646 | Words: 72 | Tags: fellings  love   | 5 Comments

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a glow

You have Touched my heart and life In so many ways You are loved absolutely completely and true From my heart to yours I say we have a closeness You are a treasure a joy You are so very near My heart is a glow With you inside it dear...Read On

Added: 18 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 726 | Words: 50 | Tags: love  feelings   | 5 Comments

maryruth

My Pledge For You

My pledge for you Today and all tomorrows I may not always know The words or how to say The feelings that I have for you That grow more each day I pledge in all honest I adore you And I promise that My baby My love is true So take my love darling Be very kind My pledge comes from the heart It is from me to you...Read On

Added: 11 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 548 | Words: 69 | Tags: love  pledge  promise   | 1 Comment

maryruth

Tennessee Travel

It moves North and South Smooth at times Rough at others Beautiful landscapes On each side Trees from time to time The river and roads Are similar you see Both take me places I want to be...Read On

Added: 09 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 546 | Words: 37 | Tags: travel  road  river   | 4 Comments

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Sir

mental,physical,abuse

Why do you haunt my memories the moment something goes wrong I can not take a breath I can not seem to see I am sealed in my faith in the ashes of the sea say it you yell do it or I beat you lift your hand to slap and I fall to my knees I say it once more you demand so smugly the taste of blood is strong the broken bones are apparent in my head I am yelling you ass ...Read On

Added: 07 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 884 | Words: 105 | Tags: abuse   | 6 Comments

maryruth

The Boot

Only a thousand he yelled I felt the impact of the steel boot heal Connect with my face The snapping of bones Sounding like small twigs The taste of blood My blood It runs so freely from my mouth Hours seemed like days Dragging myself to the phone Pulling the phone off the table Finally a plea for help No words will form I can not move my mouth Just blood So...Read On

Added: 18 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 807 | Words: 139 | Tags: boot  blood   | 7 Comments

maryruth

The Closet

The darkness was everywhere I could not see my hand before my face As he sat me on the trunk in the closet I knew I had done something bad but what my mind wanted to say No words came out Only a few tears running down my face You have been a bad girl he continued to say You need to be corrected I accepted my faith I bowed my head and continued to cry The door was shut...Read On

Added: 27 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 583 | Words: 187 | Tags: punishment   | 7 Comments

maryruth

The Burning Flame

The flick of a match The start of a fire Watching the burning As the flames climb higher Dancing and shinning Growing bolder with time The light of it hypnotizes These eyes of mine Over and over the burning is done To help cleanse my heart Till the trunk is done...Read On

Added: 10 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 533 | Words: 51 | Tags: burning     | 5 Comments

maryruth

The Message

As I stopped and listened for sound at the door I knocked and called her name once more A soft cry followed by a bump and crash I started to pray as I fell to my knees When someone opened the door with the keys My eyes first saw the blood all over the floor Running like a river to the open door Blood on the walls The ceiling The tub Laying in a heap on the floor not making...Read On

Added: 01 Oct 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 893 | Words: 173 | Tags: blood  death   | 3 Comments

maryruth

forgiven

forgiven

On my way to you, I think of all the things I should be doing today. Forgive me, you are never a bother. I walk in and see you so still. I climb in beside you and hold your hand. When you finally wake up and smile, we hug so tight. Time stands still. We each make the sounds we so often make. I can not let go to talk with my hands. What do I say or do that I didn't before? No words come,...Read On

Added: 12 Aug 2014 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 910 | Words: 270 | Tags: forgiven   | 8 Comments

maryruth

The Trial, Love

As I sit on the stand I swear to tell the truth I smile and my heart begins to swell For the love I have for you the promise I am keeping It has been a long time coming It took longer than expected But baby boy it's here As I promised long ago The trial is almost over When all is said and through They will have to pay For what they did to you...Read On

Added: 24 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 519 | Words: 76 | Tags: trial  love   | 5 Comments

maryruth

The Call

look for a way for help..

Please know that this in the flash-fiction section. These things happen. Please remember to have hope and hold on for one second at a time, find a way to cope. There is always a way. I picked up the knife to see how sharp it was. I know how to do this. I have seen it many times. One clean slice and no one will know. My thoughts started to run to you, our dreams, our fears and the way...Read On

Added: 05 Aug 2014 | Category: Flash Fiction | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 1,064 | Words: 287 | Tags: waiting  hope  death   | 5 Comments

maryruth

His Love

My man has my love He gives me a peaceful soul Makes me calm once more With a content mind He believes in me I have no question in that I am his girl Secure in his love He is my man I love him more each day I will forever be His one and only As he is to me ...Read On

Added: 06 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 555 | Words: 61 | Tags: feelings   | 1 Comment

maryruth

Forever More

Some may think I am wrong Others may agree with me I follow my heart and soul Where it may lead My heart belongs to him His belongs to me A love so strong Time does not matter We both give our love so freely It grows stronger each day A love like no other A love so dear That will last forever more...Read On

Added: 05 Jan 2015 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 2 | Views: 774 | Words: 64 | Tags: endless  forever  love   | 2 Comments

maryruth

Love

Love is Walking hand in hand Your soul touching mine Looking into your eyes To find faith in us Love is Your smile so brightly Your laughter so dear Sharing our hopes and fears Our dreams and losses Love is When you find yourself singing And you don't care who hears it When you hold me close You really get to me You make me feel so proud Love is When you drive...Read On

Added: 28 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 780 | Words: 112 | Tags: feelings  love   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Our First Meeting

Our first meeting I felt both fear and excitement Tears and laughter came to me at once As you signed your love to me Your smiling brown eyes Told me your love was so deep You calmed my very soul Hands so gentle As you reached for mine Arms so strong You gave me protection Your smile touched my heart You gave me happiness within Your laughter gave me warmth I...Read On

Added: 26 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 673 | Words: 106 | Tags: feelings     | 2 Comments

maryruth

My Angel

I remember your eyes As they looked into mine I remember your hands As they reached out for me I remember your laughter Your cries Your ooh and ahs I remember everything about you I miss you so much my love As I look up at the sky I can almost see your smiling face Shine bright my little star It is almost over Your pain was not for nothing Your home is in heaven now ...Read On

Added: 17 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 774 | Words: 95 | Tags: death  love   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Our Story

Come take my hand A walk we will take I will tell a story Of a love so true We were both caught off guard When you came asking questions You left with my heart The connections was so great no words were needed I felt your concern in your hesitation The love in your words Miles can not separate us Troubles can not break the ties I am your girl You are my man This...Read On

Added: 25 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 685 | Words: 108 | Tags: love  suprise     | 3 Comments

maryruth

Deaf

I can not say a word I don't hear a sound I talk with my hands My eyes read what you say Do not feel pity for me For I am happy and content All the bad things others hear or say They never enters my thoughts...Read On

Added: 17 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 428 | Words: 47 | Tags: deaf     | 3 Comments

maryruth

Friends

Do not give up on yourself It is something I will never do You're not a bother I have time for you Stop saying you're sorry Nothing to be sorry for Trust yourself The way I do The words that saved me From a friend so kind That took the time out of a busy life  To check on me Thank you my dear friend From the bottom of my heart For helping me For talking to me ...Read On

Added: 15 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 609 | Words: 87 | Tags: friends     | 6 Comments

maryruth

Do You Know

You think you know me But do you really know me Do you know the person I am inside The person behind the smile Do you know the tears I cry The longing for love The craving I have for arms to hold me For the laughter and togetherness How alone I feel at night Knowing I am not worthy of love Not wanting to eat because I eat alone Not wanting to sleep because I sleep alone ...Read On

Added: 14 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 2 | Views: 586 | Words: 97 | Tags: me.knowing   | 3 Comments

maryruth

music

Music is my heart Music is my soul Music takes me every where I go The beat of the drums The beat a sax It is like a fine wine It is like a good lover Filling my heart with no room for another There is always a beat going around in my head The sound takes my mind for a ride It leaves me feeling wonderful inside...Read On

Added: 07 Dec 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 704 | Words: 68 | Tags: love  music   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Happy with Life

I made a lot of mistakes Went down a wrong road or two I know we still love each other No matter what we do You mixed up my head I was always in tears But I would not trade the experience I had with you For a million dollars or years Oh wait I already gave one million up for you Well no need to worry I am happy with that choice too I love every minute we had ...Read On

Added: 26 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 671 | Words: 262 | Tags: happiness  love  loss   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Rain

As I sit and look out the window My thoughts go right to you I see the rain and think Of making love with you I see the raindrops I think of your fingertips Playing on my body like A fine tuned instrument I love to watch the rain I can hear the loud thunder roar Like the beating of my heart When you slammed out the door The lightning flashes light up the sky The way...Read On

Added: 30 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 666 | Words: 120 | Tags: memories   | 3 Comments

maryruth

mine

Sometimes we are perfect together Other times we are not At times we get each other's jokes Then other times we do not You're like a secret waiting to unfold You're an enchanting rose for me to hold Looking into your heart I find Forever I realize just how much it means to me To know that you are mine...Read On

Added: 13 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 792 | Words: 60 | Tags: us  together   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Southern Medicine

In the Southern hills We have something better than pills It is called corn whiskey It makes the men very frisky...Read On

Added: 14 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 650 | Words: 21 | Tags: pills  wiskey  frisky   | 5 Comments

maryruth

The Raging Storm

I listen to the rain The tears start to fall As I hear the loud thunder My body begin to shake as I weep The storm rages on and on louder and louder It is all consuming The storm within me begins to take control The storm and I become one It is part of my very soul Very quietly it begins to stop raining The tears begin to cease The thunder starts quieting  When I...Read On

Added: 10 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 925 | Words: 103 | Tags: emotions   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Learning

I can feel you follow me You're watching my every move I know I got too close this time I scared you off for good I shall remember the lessons you gave and all the talks we had I will listen more with my heart as well as my ears I will pay attention to the rules and not let anyone get close The last poem is gone without a trace Just a memory of our mind and a smile on our face ...Read On

Added: 05 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 700 | Words: 366 | Tags: anger   | 6 Comments

maryruth

Our Memories Will Live

You know that I love you You mean the world to me My love for you will never die It grows continuously So as I sit and talk to you Takes these words I say  Put them in your heart  Your're everything to me I sit and rock beside you I reach to hold your hand Without a doubt it is true I am devoted to you Thank you for the memories That makes my heart go warm I love you...Read On

Added: 30 Oct 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 1,095 | Words: 197 | Tags: memories  feelings   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Leaving

I wake up and you're gone Gone without a trace Leaving me all alone To deal with being disgraced I fell in love with you You said you loved me too I long to hold you in my arms My lips cry for your touch My soul cries out for its mate My heart feels too much I see you every now and then When we just happen to meet Tears enter my eyes  I start to shake At what you do to me ...Read On

Added: 28 Oct 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 667 | Words: 167 | Tags: love     | 5 Comments

maryruth

Wishes For You

I wish you a lifetime of happiness Love that grows each day A song in your heart Laughter upon your face Stars in your eyes A smile upon your lips  A lifetime of warmth from family and friends Days that are gentle Nights filled with making love I wish you a world filled with joy Constant faith and hope Good days ahead With dancing to come With nothing to dread ...Read On

Added: 19 Oct 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 752 | Words: 146 | Tags: love  wish   | 7 Comments

maryruth

our love

Make the hurt go away Make my heart stop feeling the pain Make my eyes stop shedding tears Make my hands stop shaking with fear I want to love you and hold you near Share your every doubt my dear I want to make your world beautiful again With love, trust and laughter and smiles With a lifetime of happiness so true Please let me do this just for you Your're the other half...Read On

Added: 28 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 838 | Words: 130 | Tags: feelings   | 3 Comments

maryruth

Angel of Love

There was an angel from above He is known as the angel of love He comes to earth every spring To make men give girls wedding rings Even though we were not ready He shot us and we found one another Now I thank the angel from above For helping me find my true love...Read On

Added: 02 Nov 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 716 | Words: 55 | Tags: love   | 4 Comments

maryruth

Always There

In the sky with the clouds so bright You may even see them at night When the sun comes up so bright and true Out comes the clouds fluffy and new They play tag and chase as they cross through the sky Like old friends tried and true People come and go into your life Very few stay all the time But just like the clouds A true friends love Will always be enough...Read On

Added: 22 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 757 | Words: 74 | Tags: clouds  friends   | 3 Comments

maryruth

The World

I go to the library to relax To find a book with all the facts Read a short story on the run Grab a joke-book just for fun Visit places I have never been See people with different trends Look up sports, animals and such These and more with only a touch With a library card and a look The world becomes an open book...Read On

Added: 23 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 792 | Words: 65 | Tags: books  reading   | 5 Comments

maryruth

Bugs

I see colorful bugs Brown ones Green ones White ones too They creep on the floor Under the door Creep in your shoes I don't know what to do I had one named Joe Another named Amy When they got smashed  I cried like a baby...Read On

Added: 17 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 5 | Views: 612 | Words: 46 | Tags: bugs   | 8 Comments

maryruth

Southern Woman

I only have to close my eyes to relive my mountain pride To walk the trails of Tennessee hills, gets me higher than any pills Places so pretty and green, if you ever see it, youll know what I mean To live in a small town in Tennessee, means not a stranger I ever see It's in my heart as well as my soul, I am a southern girl wherever I go The country is in me, this is true It shows...Read On

Added: 14 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 612 | Words: 144 | Tags: south   | 7 Comments

maryruth

My Special Friend

Watching in the shadow, in case I fall Waiting quietly for me to call Comes running when I do Always there to lend a hand A guide but never a crutch Laughing at me with a shaking head When I try to get away with too much Caring, kind, trusting A true friend Never bossy Always supportive Quick to defend Right to the point if answers are to be addressed Keeping me on...Read On

Added: 15 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 520 | Words: 97 | Tags: firends     | 6 Comments

maryruth

animals

Rabbits leap Turtles creep Elephants stomp Kangaroos hop Horses clop Birds fly I don't know why Lions stalk But as for me... I walk...Read On

Added: 16 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 524 | Words: 24 | Tags: animals   | 8 Comments

maryruth

Together

Sitting on the steps watching for the sun to rise. Waiting for a brand new day to begin My heart swells with love as I look at the stars and know you are also on steps waiting and watching as I My mind takes me back to another time A time where   I held you in my arms A time where I kissed your lips and made tender love to you with a passion so great A time where...Read On

Added: 01 Sep 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 823 | Words: 181 | Tags: together   | 9 Comments

maryruth

home

As we lay together under the stars at night... We have waited so very long. .I feel the touch of your fingertips Now I know I finally belong... Our past, present and future starts now. Our first kiss, our first fight The first time my soul reaches out for yours. The first time you smile and we laugh out loud. To hear you whisper my name so tenderly on your lips. As you...Read On

Added: 30 Aug 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 804 | Words: 131 | Tags: love  home   | 9 Comments

maryruth

My Anna

RIP Anna

My Anna, why did you choose to leave me? The answer I may never know. So with a heavy heart I try to come to terms with that you are gone. Anna my Anna, as children we were always together. Even when not in the same room you were not very far from me. We were like twins only from different parents. My Anna, we always had the support of each other. When papa went off on his many work deeds,...Read On

Added: 23 Aug 2014 | Category: Memoirs | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 1,391 | Words: 181 | Tags: friends  family  sister  apart  death  love  life   | 8 Comments

maryruth

Power of Love

The power of love When I look into your eyes Your heart touches mine When my hand takes your hand I feel the tenderness of your soul When you take me in your arms  I feel protected from all harm When you say my name on your lips My breath catches with excitement Your words are music to dance by You light up my world With a gentle caring spirit Where ever you are there is...Read On

Added: 14 Oct 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 4 | Views: 745 | Words: 116 | Tags: fellings  love   | 8 Comments

maryruth

Rainbows

At the end of every storm. There is always a rainbow. Just like in life. You take it in strife. If a storm shows it ugly head. You may not have much to dread. For when storms appear. A rainbow is always near....Read On

Added: 29 Aug 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 678 | Words: 43 | Tags: life   | 6 Comments

maryruth

bath time

bubbles, bubbles everywhere Two hour bubble bath in the tub on the sink top of ceiling filled to the blink crazy bubbles silly bubbles nutty bubbles under bubbles take me away bubbles one,two pop pop pop up to the neck,possibly fall oh hell there are more green bubbles yellow bubbles there are more and more floating by crap, one popped in my eye time to...Read On

Added: 22 Aug 2014 | Category: Poetry | Avg Score: 0 | Views: 701 | Words: 68 | Tags: bubbles   | 12 Comments