I could have given you my heart
But there's someone whose torn it apart
And he's taken almost all that I had
But if you want I'll try to love again
The first cut hurts the deepest
Cat Stevens

You spoke those words to shock me
Coroner's report electrocution

There's a voice that does not use words
                     Just listen

A field of dandelions
One hundred weeds
Or one thousand wishes
Your choice

We met in the sun's warm presence
Under the old clock towers time
It's like we have always known
Each other as we merge together

Our smiles are easy and comfortable
And closeness soon develops which
No one else can see even though it's
Crowded as people rush and dash

We sit together over frothy coffee
Añd plan our future long days
It seems like it's just us in the
Universe together at last forever

Whenever you have worries
Or aches within your heart
There's someone who knows
A place where hope can start
So when you need some peace
And someone who will care
You have the reassurance
Your  angel will be there

She lies patiently while her babes drink from her body
She is calm after eating the meal delivered by her mate
He sits in front of her protective of her and his young cubs

She bats almost playfully at a blade of irritating grass that
Has been tickling her ear for what seems like a long time
The pups now sleep their tiny months still on her sore teats

She is calmer now for the run is over but inside something
Stirs maybe her female ancestors showing her new patterns
A new way of understanding almost forgotten by the others

She looks at her babies and softly purrs in her proudness
They **** absently in their sleep twitching in new dreams
She is relaxed serene could almost be sleeping herself

But do not be fooled by this white lionessfor she is strong
And she will fight to the death for her family her clan and
Her pride they are her reason for living her reason for being

She gently licks each of her cubs heads being extra careful
To avoid touching them with her huge sharp teeth thinking
Best to leave me and mine alone it's best not to try to hurt us

Why do negative people
Have a problem for
Every solution

I understand the importance of anchors
And know what can happen when the
Rope that ties them to their life is cut

But here in the warm sea of creativity
I can feel the wings of happiness beating
As geese draw giant arrows in a red sky

Love cherishes these precious moments as
It anticipates the next heartbeat of potential
While mother tide puts the salty beach to bed

Restless yearning brings glass tears
To eyes blinded by regret

I want to sit and read for
It gives me great pleasure
Without thinking I'm needed by someone

I want to revise from history
Text books purely for education
Without ever having to take tests or exams

I want to colour my world
In fantastic neon colours
Without ever seeing a dull grey or black

I want to trust my lovers arms
Safe in knowing the strength
Without the pain of jealousy or letting go

I want to love with all my heart
Allowing myself the highest joy
Without the worry of  being smashed or broken

I want to so YES I will

If you could see yourself
For just one second
Through my eyes
You would love
Yourself for
Eternity