POETRY: LONGING TO BE AWAKENED

The Old Oak
 in the middle of the field.
 A proud and gentle old oak,
 standing straight up with his leaves reaching for the sky,
 screaming for tenderness and love,
 but no one there to fulfill his thoughts.

 He exposed himself to the deep blue sky
 with his feelings hidden deep inside,
 his roots deep in the ground searching
 for food, food for his heart.

 September came, with it the fall
 color of the leaves changed into red
 and brown. It looks like a big fiesta;
 these beautifull colors of all dying goods.

 The sky turned to grey and dark
 clouds where circling around waiting
 for the lightning to strike.
 A beautiful girl came by,
 walking gently across the field,
 thinking of all daily things.

 There was the light, flame, thunder!
 It hit the old oak and he cried from pain.
 He tried to scream for help,
 but something held his tongue, he could not speak.
 His once so strong leaves now hanging down,
 reaching for her.
 The heart of the oak, still burning from the lightning's fire.
 Once again it hits him, and splits him in two.
 But still standing up... no one can tear him down.
 The presence of someone near makes him feel proud and happy.
 The victory of his thoughts were stronger than the power of lightning.
 He felt stronger than ever, and his leaves
 went up, reaching for the sky again.
 Deep inside him the fire was still there,
 but it felt different, it did not hurt any more.

 He felt free and relieved by knowing someone cares.
 The weather cleared up and the sun started to shine,
 there was this party with colors of love, tenderness and understanding.
 The old oak stood still with his leaves reaching for the sky again...
 waiting for them to fall,
 but picked up by someone like you,
 who kept them close in a secret place.
 No one will know, and there is the field...
 in the middle, the old oak still standing proud and straight


2
Love is felt in many ways,
 whether it be the way they look at you
 or the way they touch your hand, like so.
 But there's one thing I know,
 as sure as the sun
 and the way the waves
 keep crashing against the rocks...
 I will never feel as I do now.

 An angel's light has grazed my face
 and I have felt its warmth.
 A star above my head now shines brighter,
 and with such brilliance
 it is impossible to look away.
 I have dreamed many dreams
 and I have seen many things.
 But this is new, to look into one's eyes
 and see a past, future...
 a whole universe.

 Out of all the sadness, loneliness, and confusion
 ... I love you



3
From the day when our lord had made a woman, and a man
 until time of the present as we walk hand in hand.
 There are fears so many that are being held within our minds,
 and they wait to be unleashed,
 it just takes a matter of a little time.
 Many fears that we now have are so unimportant, you might see.
 They could be the fear of flying or even money that you might need.
 But there are fears of terror that wait for their chance, to haunt
 your life, and your soul many times over if they can.
 Now the greatest fear that I must face
 is the one of being all alone,
 to face a life without your love is no life that I wish to own.
 And this fear of being alone without your love to give me life
 is more than I could bear, dear lord will I lose my life tonight.
 Now on the day that has been chosen when my lord will comfort me.
 I will dream of your love that made me as happy as I could be.
 And if my lord should happen to ask me about how I enjoyed my life.
 I could tell him of all the moments because our love was very right.
 Now as I pass through the time that is of this eternity
 I will remember your sweet love for no other will ever be.
 So this eternity I will bear the greatest fear that was in my life.
 That's the fear of being alone, so my darling please love me tonight



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love- dressed in winter white tones
 love- traveled freely over telephones
 love- warmed every frozen, forlorn heart
 love- always welcome... a fresh start
 love- blanketed bittersweet souls
 love- mended agony's acidic holes
 love- crept in... so quietly... so serene
 love- joined together each king and each queen.

 love- dressed again... in fiery red hues
 love- suffered and triumphed over the legendary blues
 love- healed every ulcerated sore
 love- purchased inexpensively at every store
 love- doled out relief in disguise
 love- let tears flow from weary eyes
 love- endured every form of pain
 love allowed humanity to remain somewhat sane.



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I love you because...
 the sparkle in your eyes when we see each other
 makes me feel like there is
 something in the world that is right.

 I love you because...
 the warmth of your skin when we touch
 fills me with a love
 that I've never known or will know again.

 I love you because...
 your wit, charm and beauty can't be compared.
 And I know that you are special,
 there is no one like you anywhere.

 I love you because...
 I know that what we share is more than most people
 will find in a lifetime of love.

 I love you because...
 the intimate moments we shared weren't lust,
 or greed, or sex... there is a love
 between us that defies all explaination.

 I love you because...
 watching you sleep, your beautiful eyes closed,
 lips slightly parted, the warmth of your breath,
 makes me think of everything that is beautiful and right...
 like the finest works of art
 somehow melted together into one beauty.

 I love you because...
 we were meant to be together
 and I know that the choice you make will bring you happiness.

 I love you because...
 you are the most caring person I've ever met,
 and the way you try to make everything right fills my heart.

 I love you because...
 you never fail to make me laugh.
 Even in the most unfunny moments, you can bring a smile...

 I love you because...
 the sound of your voice stirs my soul.

 I love you because...
 you are you.



6

Her body sings,

 A sounding board,

 Reverbrates with overtones,

 A cello voicing

 Music of his composing




7
Longing to hold you
 Wanting you near
 Wanting to touch you
 Wanting you here

 Longing to hear you
 Wanting you to know
 Wanting to love you
 Wanting feelings shown

 Longing your presence
 Wanting to give
 Wanting your love
 Wanting to truely live

 Longing your laughter
 Wanting your tears
 Wanting your joy
 Wanting to ease your fears

 Longing your heart beating with mine
 Wanting your truth
 Wanting you with me
 Longing all of you



8

My love is so near to my heart
 Wanting to be with her
 My life is empty, since we are apart
 I need to hold my love in my arms
 I miss her so,
 needing her love soon
 to mend my heart
 to brighten my days
 And to feel her love through the night
 If this could be my reality
 Not just a dream in my heart
 Soon I hope, she will join me,
 To give my love to her
 What a blessing that would be
 Every day and every night, to open my eyes
 Having her love next to me
 Holding her, having her heart next to mine
 as one, one heart in Love!



9Poetry in motion?
 That's what our love is?
 So perfect it's untouchable?
 So pure that it is bliss?.

 Melodic and so flowing?
 We complement our days?
 With loving thoughts and feelings?
 With beauty in a gaze?

 I know we'll last forever?
 And forever I'll be true?
 Because you've captured my heart and soul,
 And now they belong to you?