When We Listen

In the rustling of the leaves I hear you. Through the bustling of the trees, I see you. The wind whips my checks and sends chills through my bones, but the thought of you warms me. The ground pulls at my feet, making each step I take painful; awkward. I continue forward hoping to touch you one more time. Hoping this will be the last time I search for you. I dare to believe you will be there for me. Can my heart handle another mis-step? When I reach for you will you come to me? I fall to my knees, a tear sheds. Here I wait, and hope to see, that which has escaped me. ~Love~

She hears the music playing The melody is so loud. She wonders where it's coming from~ it must be near. Her heart is racing. Her thoughts are chasing, the memory of a man, she once saw here. Would he dance with her? She remembered feeling how wonderful it would be, to be wrapped within his arms. His eyes smiled, but she doubted. For why would a man such as him choose her? She froze in the place. He was near. She tried to utter words.  He's passed her with out a glance. She had stumbled at her chance. Now here she is within these walls. It's been years...all was thought lost. But here again is her and him. There he is standing with a grin. Will she fail to catch his eye? Will she again leave wondering "why?" He's once again within her space. Her heart thunders. Her hands shake. Her voice barely a whisper She looks into his eyes and exhales, "Will you dance with me?"

It's just a kiss! Our eyes met and I knew. I wanted to be kissing you. You weren't sure what to think. But you knew, too, I would be kissing you! I approached, you didn't back away. My eyes begging you to stay. I told you once "I'm going to kiss you" Then I step within your space. I grabbed your hand, and wrapped it around me, for a tight embrace. In a quick moment my lips were on yours Soft, tender, sensual. I hunger for more. Our lips pressed together our tongues explore Yes, I do want more. I feel dizzy. Am I breathing on my own or borrowing breath from you? You step away and look at me Am I the girl you wanted to see? Only time will tell Only the future will see Will there be a you ~ with me? Or is a kiss just a kiss And that's all it will ever be?

There's a door over there no one uses any more. Some have forgotten it exists. The locks were changed.  Dust moved in. Not even a strong wind could get you in. The keeper cries, occasionally. For once she shared the beauty that was within. Till she learned it must be hidden. Now, she waits! No tears to shed, no laughter to hear. Everything good is gathered ~ in there. No one knows what she waits for. Maybe, not even she. Maybe a day when she might find, courage to open the door, and leave the key behind? Maybe someone good will see. All that she was meant to be. But, till then she guards the door. Never asking for anything more. Who is strong enough to see, The girl who hides behind a golden key?

Whisper to me a sweet melody Wrap me within your strong loving arms Stay close, so not even the sun can sneak between us. Let us sway together within and against the wind Gently trace the lines on my face Kiss my lips briefly Say you will never leave me. As I open my eyes I look to the sky A tear runs down my cheek I rock on the porch, in our swing built for two, and wonder why you left? Our lazy cat gently brushes her tail against my face The blanket wrapped around me once warmed you too Your scent fills my senses I lean back, close my eyes, and pray for you Come to me Dance with me Make me smile again You are the man of my dreams I wait for sleep to help me escape Happiness is finding you Again.

The fire is out The room is cold There are no windows No light to see Just what had become of you and me I search for embers There is only ash No water needed The fire is out This room is cold Too cold to stay I need a way out I have to leave ~ today I can not stand to be here any more The warmth that was once here Is now no more No place to rebuild a fire No windows to bring in some light It's an empty room It's an empty life I leave the room and close the door It disappears Another room ~ lost Another fire ~ gone Life is about moving forward Moving on Another door will open soon Another fire ~ in another room There is no looking back No bad thoughts to have Just lost memories How sad A light will shine A fire will burn Life will bloom Love ~ will find a way.

It begins with a spark Ignites into a flame It charges through your chest It fills your lungs Every breath you take burns within your throat Your eyes water Your head spins Your legs are too heavy to move You reach out... Hoping to touch something Hoping to feel something Needing to hold anything for support The tips of your fingers reach out a little farther It's difficult to see through the fog And then... Something is there Something to give you hope that not all is lost There it is, almost out of reach, but still there With one last belief in your own heart, you take that leap of faith And hold onto the one thing you believe can save you. You leap forward~ ~Towards Love!