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Take me away from this life of mine
even if for just one day
far into the wilderness
so that real life-s far away

Or even better for a weekend
perhaps a long weekend at that
sit with me by the campfire
where we can laugh and sing and chat

Lets forget responsibility
just for the briefest time
tell me about your wildest dreams
and I'll tell you about mine

We'll be nobody's parent
nobody's boss, nobody's child
for once we'll get to be ourselves
something we've not been for a while

Some time without distractions
obligations or demands
just time to be together
watching sunsets hand in hand
Neath blankets 'mongst the pillows
I listen to the rain
as it lashes 'gainst the window
natures violent refrain

I smile to myself
pull up the covers, snuggle down
this storm she cannot reach me
for sanctuary I've found

The wind now joins the chorus
humming tunes across the vent
a sad and sombre melody
conveys the earths lament

Drifting tween the planes
of consciousness and sleep
i find myself pursuing
the dreams that once so deep

I close my eyes for one last time
and slowly drift away
'til this nights storm has passed me by
and I'm awakened by the day.
 Jul 2010 Theresa Excell
The Muse
Craving

An intoxication over my mind
A feeling like I might be left behind

I have to

A thirsty swelling bloodlust
Another reason that I must

Have you

I cannot stop the forces
The feeling as it courses

Through my veins

It is a passion that will never quit
And I know that I will never stop it

Driving me

My heart beats for the thought of you
Every little thing you do

To the edge

I feel a swell that might explode
Travelling swiftly down this road

Of insanity

I can’t live my life without your touch
The yearning I feel is just too much

Oh please

My heart beat begins to race
As run to your embrace

Take me

Feel how I am on fire
Help me quench my desire

I’m yours

One touch isn’t enough
Without you my life becomes so tough

Forever**

My heart to you is what I am giving
Because without you my life is not worth living
I close my eyes and there you are
and suddenly it aint so far
the distance between you and me
for now remains eternity

Until the day I leave this place
an empty vessel in my space
my spirit freed to soar above
and be again with you my love
I feel as though I'm losing my head
I cant breathe I can barely feel
I'm lost in a fog and I cant find my way home
I don't know what I'm supposed to do anymore
I don't know who I am
A part of me is gone and I cant get it back
One part of me forgives you
The other part wants you to suffer
I deserve better and I'm worth more than you think
I have no regrets nor If given the chance I wouldn't take it back
Although I'm hurting I will get over this and become stronger
Then you will see exactly what you missed and You will think back
and speak these words "Look at what I let slip away."

(Most of my poems were posted on my blogspot account which I no longer use)
The woman poured herself another glass of wine,
Like another night alone.
The house was empty,
And the humming of the dishwasher bounced off the walls.
She sat by the window and pulled the black heels off her feet.
This was beginning to get old.
People outside paced in pairs.
Her house was dark.
The only light came from the kitchen,
glowing out to the adjacent ro0m.
She sipped at her wine, and rested the glass on her knee.
With an exasperated sigh,
She threw the wine glass against the opposite wall.
The glass flew, sparkling in the dim light
And merlot ran down the white wall.
She dusted off her hands, and undressed silently.
In the bathroom, she started water for a shower.
In silence, once again, she stood under the rush of water.
An hour's time went by, and the water was shut off.
Without bothering to dry herself, she stepped out,
And fell into bed.
Why is it always easy,
to tell you about me,
to expose you to the private side,
that no one gets to see.

I share with you so freely,
things no one else will know.
Let you take me places deep inside,
I would otherwise not go.

I know that we have both been hurt,
and suffered the same pain.
Perhaps thats why I can talk to you,
you won't think I'm insane.

With your help and your support my friend,
that chapter is now closed.
And not once did I feel vulnerable,
naked, or exposed.

And now I try to find the words,
express the gratitude you're due,
but nothing seems quite big enough,
for the thanks that I owe you.


Thank You
For Everything
Nothing less than everything,
is what i give to you.
Everything I am is yours,
and everything I do.
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I spend my days
trying not to cave
or give in to this sense of despair
but inside I'm drowning in panic
as I fight to the surface for air

At night while in bed it continues
there is no escape
it would seem
inevitably once I fall asleep
I awaken again with a scream

I don't know where it comes from
or how it gets into my head
but I don't get the chance
to dream any more
as nightmares appear in their stead

My body is beaten and tired
exhausted again here I lay
watching the clock
as the numbers count down
to another miserable day
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