I wonder when you see the sun shining brightly, what's the first thought in your head?
When you lay down to sleep, what's the last thing your brain has said?
When you are alone, do you find it peaceful?
Do you ever wish someone were there? Do you wish it were me?
I know I'm quite eccentric, but these feelings I have are real.
Because Ray, you are the one who makes me light up like the sunshine so bright.
You're my first thought, even before I awake.
You're the last thought in my brain before I sleep.
When I'm alone, I used to be okay; back in the day, I kind of enjoyed it.
Now, when I'm alone, all I want is you to fill that void.
Heck, even when I'm not alone and even in a crowded room,
you're what I need; it is you.
I have found a fortune in you, baby—not talking about money or riches.
The fortune is that I know I'll be with you forever.
I don't know how or when that will be.
But, baby, you weren't brought into my life to be just a display.
I believe there is a reason we have connected so fast. Maybe it's because our hearts knew each other from the past.
This is a safe place for my heart to be, laying in residence in tune with yours.
Because, baby, you are my evermore.

Rain falls swiftly from the sky,
Feeling like little knives stabbing into my skin.
I try to duck and find cover,
All I can do is wait in pain until it's over.

Leanne
11/23/24

Whether you reach for a friend or a lover,
Always remember to reach for Mother.
When you reach, hold on tight;
Don't let what you love take flight.
Reach for stars, goals, and one another.

Leanne 11/23/24

I remember beautiful daisies
from when I was just a child.

The world around me seemed
to be so big and wild.

When I was young,
I would always pick the
biggest daisy I could find.

Id walk along the concrete
to see who would be mine.

“He loves me, he loves me not.”

Is what I would say,
as I pulled each perfect petal
from its beautiful display.

Not to harm it, but to cherish
it's wish for me that day.
That’s why I still grab a daisy
every time I see one when I pass by.

Once this  beautiful daisy has  
bloomed. It has a special magic trick
that it likes to do so it doesn’t die.

It’s also been given the name “day’s eye.”

When night comes,
it closes its petals over
the “eye” of the day past.

Then morning  comes and the daisy
opens its petals like a ray,
and the “eye” is ready for its new day at last.

As I’ve gotten older,
I don’t see many daisies around.

If I do, I grab one and
pull it from the ground.

This pretty little daisy,
hidden in the weeds,

Does it really answer
who truly loves me?

I often wish, as I did
when I was a little child,

That life would be just that innocent,
filled with cheerfulness and joy,
like this symbolic flower
does today in the wild.

Run to me with arms stretched wide.
Always come to me, baby, don't you hide.
Your love and passion fill me so.
Love like this is what I've longed to know.
After we hug and say goodbye,
We pull apart, I almost cry.
So when you wonder why I care,
Open the door to your heart; I'll be there.
Never question my love for you; let this  heart guide you through.

Baby you have ruined me as much as I've ruined you.
The high level of love and connection we have is something hard to duplicate with anyone too.
The way we hug and connect, our bodies so deep and tight,
with another person never feels quite right.  
In the way we kiss, our mouths match with such rhythmic force.
Man, these kisses with anyone other than you will never compare.
Being ruined by you isn't bad, considering our relationship.
Being ruined with you means no one will ever surpass us.
I wouldn't choose anyone else to ruin me.
For its in these past two months I choose ruined for my forever be.

My love, you're so wise, you're like a river, your mind,
Ever changing, flowing so wide,
The currents move the clouds within the shadows of the day.
Then deep within, where your silent waters lie, is a pool of peace awaiting a say.
Like willow trees trembling in the evening wind's breath,
Your thoughts may shiver, restless in their flight, but, baby, close your eyes—feel my love's soft hand beneath.
A steady, safe space to guide you through the night.
The oak stands firm when storms roar and may bend its bough,
So too your soul, resilient, finds its calm.
Each breath you take is sacred, here and now—with me.
Rest, my heart, where starlight weaves its lace, with our love a meadow, boundless, soft, and free.
In every pause, in the stillness, you'll find your mind's true space—
A haven for you and me, carved out in peace.

Seasons of Change

Change is inevitable; it happens to all,
No one is exempt.
We sometimes must fall.
There are mountains we may struggle to climb,
Then the deep valleys where the vines intertwine.
It doesn't matter if you're there for the view;
It's something that everyone will stumble through.
But it's life we are living; some things you can't change.
Don't fear the long trek or the rugged terrain.
The valleys may hurt you or fill you with fear,
But don't hesitate; your loved ones are near.
Keep pushing and climbing; you'll soon reach the top.
Then once you realize upon looking down,
The trek you have been on is oh so profound.
You notice the trees, the leaves have since gone;
You wonder where time went; its kept ticking on.
For your time in the valley, you never noticed the trees;
You couldn't see the season of change in the leaves,
A Change unnoticed; as you couldn't see, with your head bowed down, looking away from above.
In this season of change, still not knowing why you were placed on this path. Some things don't add up; you can't do the math.
You never saw the beauty; it was hidden by your pain. If you keep looking back, you'll be behind in the game.
The ones who love you also care; if they weren't friends, they wouldn't be there, waiting for you and cheering you on. Giving you comfort with words oh so strong. They have your back as they lead you ahead. They travel this journey with you; not one has fled.
Just keep pushing forward, climb to the top, enjoy all the seasons as change never stops.

Serendipity
Sweet, unexpected serendipity.
This deep bond has taken hold of us.
An unexpected force of emotion
Shot straight into our hearts,
A powerful, serendipitous feeling, so profound and sweet.
This happy accident started a great, ongoing connection.
Bringing its breathtaking power to our Unexpected souls.
We are together on this ride of sweet serendipity.
It’s true: there is a beautiful beginning for me and you.

The purest form of love is shown by proving you listen and care,
even just a little, by showing you will try your best to be there.
I promise I will hold you whenever I am able.
I'll alway be your strong and sturdy table.
Just like when the concrete below our feet is cracked,
it's the power of our love that can bring renewal back.
Just as our love have quickly done within our hearts,
I know it's brought back the broken pieces for a fresh and brand new start.
Your love is all-consuming and always healing to me.
I feel for you so much, and every day it's very plain to see.
Baby, I'm going to love you through all our good times and our bad.
I promise I'll never hold grudges or ever get too mad.
Your love ignites my soul and keeps my heart forever warm.
This flame is forever burning; it's such a calm in this beautiful storm.

I’ll never forget that simple sweet Tuesday night .
Nerves were rushing, not because of being scared.
It was because everything felt so right .
It would be the first time we were face to face to share.
Talking about all the things that brought us there.
To see if this flame would continue to burn into a bigger fire.
From this moment I knew I would never be the same.
I have a vivid memory of what you were wearing.
A zipper fleece burgundy and some blue jeans..
Your face a spectacle,
Everything in my dreams.
Those eyes I’ve seen before,
But this time I could feel those eyes wanted the same if not even more.
Sitting as close as we could possibly sit.
I could hang on your arm and rest my head there; I would never forget.
No matter the time,
No matter the day,
I know for a fact, anytime spent with you would be simply sweet.
Just like that simply sweet Tuesday night!

Looking into the distance at the mountains and the trees,
I can almost imagine us there, beneath their shade with ease.
The beautiful skyline in the distance, like a painter's magic touch,
I can envision the artist adding each stroke carefully with a brush.
This beautiful skyline of things placed here to thrive
Is what gives me hope a love like ours can survive.
So when we look into the distance and see the beautiful scene,
Just think of all the love that's shared between you and me.

I wonder what it will be like to be completely snuggled up with you.
Man, this is something I've wanted to do.
To feel your whole body completely next to mine.
Forget the throws of passion; body to body will be fine.
To feel the warmth of our arms and legs intertwined perfectly just right.
Yes, there will be plenty of emotions we will have to fight.
When we become so close that we feel each other's skin tingle with each sacred touch.
Heavens knows where our hands will lead and how we will love it so much.
I've been on fire for being snuggled up with you for a while.
I know that my hands want to travel Over all of you, for miles.
The way you sweetly touch me now, pure, longing touches bring me endless smiles.
To know what you do to me just by being snuggled up sitting side by side.
I can only dream and imagine, when there is nothing to hide.
Baby, Bring it on, I'm not scared.
I want to feel all of you, as I know how much you care.
Our hugs are out of this world, between us two.
Imagine when we're both horizontal, imagine how snuggled up I will get to you!.

To know someone who cares,
Who takes time to be aware.
Makes you always know that you are seen
You’re not cellophane, like you’ve felt you’ve been
In day and in night, you know that you’re blessed
When someone cares, even if you’ve been a hot mess.
To see how someone cares for their family so much.
Makes you know that they have a healing touch.
When there are words you feel you wish they knew.
But words you fear to express because they may be too out of the blue.
But when someone who cares comes along, out of the blue, just like you.
This can’t be just a coincidence, or a simple glitch in time
This has got to be something more because it’s so fine.
Taking our time getting to know each other is the most special part,
Just like the most special piece of beautiful art.
When this masterpiece is done and ready to be hung,
It’s hanging next to someone who cares,
That is where it can be hung between you and me.

It’s like you took out my soul and etched your name on it.
I wouldn’t trade it for any other moment.
The etch where your name is, there’s also a heart.
I would have let you put it there right from the start.
The feeling I felt—I knew it that night.
I knew that I would fall in love and feel just right.
I don’t say “I love you” and randomly give it away.  
So, for me to tell you I love you, I need and want you to stay.  
It’s like our souls connected the first night.
Then we sealed our souls with a kiss that felt wonderful and amazingly right.
I feel it deep down in my soul, right where your name is etched as if it were gold.
I know that my feelings for you will never grow old.
My heart beats so perfectly in sync,
Right within the rhythm of yours, as if they are linked.
I feel like together we are the best mix.
My soul and yours surely know what to fix.
Just so you know, if you haven’t already,
I’ll etch my name on your soul, true and steady
So you can carry me with you when we are apart.
Don’t forget, beside it I’ll even etch a sweet  heart.
All my love 💓
Leanne

The overwhelming moment our souls collided,
This insane connectivity of your presence and mine sure made these feelings hard to hide.
In the moment our eyes met intentionally, there was that cosmic feeling that felt just right.
Like two stars that had passed galaxies before finally colliding in the darkest night.
This internal light, lit for only us, glowed.
But those eyes of yours pulled me in so intensely, it was easy to show.
Through all these sleepless nights of you in my mind, it's like your face is in every shadow.
Your tight hold—I'll never let that feeling of you go.
When you're away, whether five miles or two, or God forbid, even more, I know your grip on my heart is a lovely stain.
Dear heavens above, how are you in my veins?
I'll be the first to admit this obsession is inescapable and seems almost unholy.
But this uniting of our souls, like two flames burning into one now only,
This peace I have found in surrendering my love to you isn't so much like an obsession, as others might view it.
It's a timeless declaration that our souls are connected forever, like they were just meant to fit!

Like the igniting of a tiny spark,
your love snuck right into my heart.
The tiny spark quickly grew into a flame,
My heart has never been the same.
The flame grew faster by the hour,
Igniting us like a wild campfire.
The campfire so bold and hot,
Grew triple the size with all of our thoughts.
The passion of our love cannot be easily contained,
by how much we love, even with the biggest flames.
The tiny spark, present even before we met, grew intensely stronger even before our first touch.
This love you give engulfs my entire being.
The love we share is beyond compare. How amazing this spark of connection between us is! Baby, we have so much more powerful, flame-worthy love to give!

I just want to tell you how incredible you are.
The way you speak to me, whether near or far.
The way you speak to my heart in unimaginable ways.
It's how I want to begin each beautiful day.
The way you stop me at a mirror melts me.
To see our reflection in the mirror, it's love that I see.
To hear you calling me beautiful brings tears to my eyes.
Just thinking about it, you speak so much to my heart.  I'll never tire of this high.

you know it’s crazy how I say I’m speechless about how I feel? What’s crazy is, if you read my poems, you’ll know this love is real.
So why do I say I’m speechless when I talk to you? I think it’s because you’re so well-spoken and wonderful, and I’m afraid I may say something that seems so aloof.
I can describe this speechless feeling as my breath being taken away, like I’ve been stunned by how much love you show me—I’m awestruck the care and the love that flows from you, in the way you hold me.
I feel that when I’m speechless your powerful love softly spreads upon me just right, sometimes your sweet and gentle voice comes stealing my voice like a thief in the night.
The things you speak to me are so wonderful and profound; it’s so hard to put into words this amazing love that I’ve found. It may seem funny because I’m writing words down—these words are different from the words I speak. I feel like a clown
igniting me, this little quiet ember, turned into a flame. You take this little stone and shine it up, beautiful for display.
I get this crazy emotion when it comes to you; I’m overtaken by the depth of our love. It’s never a sad emotion when tears leave my eyes because I know you’re not going anywhere; there’s really no reason to cry. Instead of speaking words, it’s easier for me to share, my emotions and words straight from my heart. I know you’ll always hear them because your always there.

I've never been the type to choose an item and keep a collection of them in a box. If I were starting a collection right this very day, I'd go back to the first kiss, which was a shock. The collection started that very night in the parking lot, not anything I was ever used to before. But let me tell you, I could go back and live that moment over and over again when I first opened that car door.
The best thing about this collection is that it has no physical storage location. That's because it is stored within our hearts and souls, all internally. This collection of kisses is quite a display. Just look at this face on any given day. This Ray of sunshine has entered my life. This special human I'm holding onto now is fine.
Between us, we have quite a beautiful collection.
This collection is different, as it's not for others' interpretation.
These kisses stay between me and my love, and that's where we hold them.
So there's no need to open all the shoe boxes to have a look..

Sunray
She sits alone in this darkened room,
She’s made friends with the shadows and prays silently in the gloom.

Hiding in the shadows away from all the light.
Little does she know, you can’t always hide from the bright.

That’s when glimmers of hope begin to appear.
The dust starts to rise in the light of rays breaking away her fear.

That’s when the sunrays suddenly shine right in her eyes.
She’s in awe and wonders asking questions why?

All but suddenly standing to look around her illuminated, once-darkened space.
Such motivating brightness made it hard to turn her face.

This was a divine blessing in crepuscular rays.
She felt she could live in this light for days.

Sunrays sent from heaven by the Son of God above.
For in this moment, she realized she had been divinely blessed by the whitest of doves.

She found strength in a cosmic anointing as God heard her silent prayers.
The sunrays now glisten, golden strands in her hair.

God showed her his everlasting love and promise for her depression.
She now stands to face God in his glorious light where she learns her lesson.

She overcame darkness through God’s holy words, “But for you who honor me, goodness will shine upon you like the sun, with healing in its rays” (Mal 4:2).

Majestical sunrays shine down onto us here below.
showing us God cares and we should never let go.

Leanne written December 2024

Emotional release,
A cleansing for your soul.
Sadness has a way to cease;
Happiness is on a roll.
The shock of life’s moments,
These are raindrops of the soul.
Expressing what you feel inside,
No need for noise or attention.
Just showing raw emotion,
Sometimes even in a rage.
These are the silent words of the soul,
The flow of sorrow’s river.
When grief or sadness draws near,
Emotional breakdowns and uncontrollable sadness—maybe fear?
These things happen to anyone.
These tiny little drops of dew,
Like those on the fresh morning green,
Are just tiny teardrops we all have seen.
If you haven’t, don’t say you never will.
These drops fall like a steady rain,
Not to hurt you or bring you down;
These are healing for you,
Like a medicine you release to relieve yourself.
These are your tears.

As tears slip slowly past these big brown eyes,
Like shards of glass falling from the sky,
Tears for my love, whom I call mine but cannot fully claim as my own.
But being in your arms sure feels like a place I want to always call home.
Tears falling for the ache I feel where our bodies last touched.
My eyes fill with tears from the love I have for you.
These tears fall because I need you so much in the darkness.
It's because the night belongs to her, and I cannot be a part of it.
My tears will fall intermittently, but in all the moments I'm with you, I finally feel seen.
The tears return for your love as much as I want to hold you forever, but I can't sustain it just for me. Tears of a love, of what I feel we could and should be.
What a beautiful and appreciated wonder, sweetheart.  My heart is yours, and I give you mine for free.
But this heart I clasp, yet it cannot be bent completely to me.
I know it's not something that hasn't ever crossed your mind.
I can't imagine my life without you, and I never will have to. I'll gladly endure hardship to be with you, because I know you love me too.
But this jealousy I feel of how she is seen and all the time she gets to spend.
Baby for these tears will fall but for you my love will never end!
I sit here alone, no one's fault but my own.
I'll sit here alone forever, waiting, dreaming of you with me, and letting the tears fall in hopes that one day I'll have you all with me.

Tears fall in puddles from my eyes
At the most strange and random spaces in times.
I know this is all apart of grief,
But man its hard to remember thats  time is sometimes a theif
I miss you dearly with all my heart,
I miss my momma and all our talks.
I can’t say it’s not fair because that would be wrong—
You’re so much better off now, your body’s now so strong.
I feel like the world’s on my shoulders even more now,
I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m not sure or even how.
You handled all the stuff like this before,
Now it’s on me, and I can’t figure out where to start.
I know you’re guiding me, looking down from above,
But Mommy, I miss you and all of your love.
I’ve been so strong for you and everyone else,
But the pain is now collapsing in on itself.
I feel weak and no longer strong,
But I have to keep pushing and continue moving on.
You would encourage me and tell me it would be okay,
I just need to remember, though you’re not here, you’re with me every single day.

Two months of tender love,
We felt it from the time we connected as if it was sent from above.  
Your love for me developed as quickly as mine did for you.
Baby tender love between us is something true.
There is no one else in this world I would rather be so deeply connected by the heart.
Such tender, love in each tender kiss. Man, our kisses are surely missed when we're apart.
Your tender touch on my face, with the brush of your finger.
Those tender touches last and I always want them to linger.
The way you tenderly hold my face and pull it so close, I want more.
My face has never loved closeness as much as a touch from yours.
The tender way you hold me and we nuzzle our faces into one another.
This tender closeness is a feeling, a feeling like no other.
Your tender fingers grasping ahold of my hand.
Baby, please hold them forever. You're the one who helps me stand.
The way your tender kisses on my neck make me feel.
It's such an amazing rush; I'm thinking, "Is this real?"
Your tender rubbing on my arms and my back, then moving slowly down my sides.
When you're rubbing on me like that baby it drive me some good kind of crazy, making me almost lose my mind.
Your tender voice when you speak such sweet words to your girl.
Baby, these words you say make me start spinning into a beautiful whirl. But most of all, it's the way we share our tender hugs together.
We simply melt into one another so much so that, baby, I'm melted to you forever.

You've never left my mind since the day we met.
It's like our first meeting was like seeing my first sunset.
Looking into your eyes, everything between us seemed to fit just right.
These feelings that sparked between us lit up that very night.
I'd go back to that moment over and over again.
For it was in that moment I knew something wonderful was going to begin.
You made it very clear to me on that very night.
That something between me and you was amazing and already reaching new heights.
To find someone to listen and respond to what I say,
even if it's silly, you make me feel seen every day.
The calmness you have brought to me ever since the start
is enough for me to know forever is where I want you in my heart.

Love is a skill; some have it, some do not.
Love happens to be something everyone should be taught.
Then there are people who love so fiercely,
it makes your soul consume all that’s given with a yearning, dearly.
They show love in such simple ways,
to help those who struggle get through their days.
Just a simple message or a once-upon-a-time thought—
these people are special and should never be forgot.
When you meet someone who was born with or has mastered this skill,
you know in your heart that this thing called love is so real.
I happen to know one of these empathetic souls.
You can see the love shine from him wherever he goes.
Just the smile on his face, or the squint in his eye,
makes me so glad I get to call him my guy!

The color blue,
not just a random hue.
Blue begins the start of each day and continues through the night.  
Blue like the sadness you feel when your not feeling right.
Blue as the tears falling from your cheek when you start to overthink.
Blue like the deep waters; some will tread, others will sink.
Blue like the birds who flutter their wings high in the nest,
and stay snuggled under their mother’s breast.
Blue like the blood pulsing in your veins keeps your body living.
Blue like the color eyes you stare deep they just keep giving.  
Blue like the bluebells growing in a patch,
just putting a smile on your face when you pass.
Blue like the hottest part of a flame from a fire,
never touch no matter how much you desire.
Blue like the flag that holds the white stars tight representing our freedom and our rights.
Blue like your fingers and toes getting frozen from the weather, making it hard to move
Blue like the moon that Elvis sang about and he swooned us, too.
Blue can be the faintest hue to the deepest hue.
Blue can always look so good on you,
no matter what your mood,
What’s not to love about the color blue?

Hanging in the gallery of my soul, decorating the walls. I’ve hung many canvases, some that you have never seen.

The wall behind me holds a portrait,  painted beautiful with hues of green and blue; this portrait shows things in life that have never been.

Next, you will see a canvas painted with a beautiful bouquet, showing all the things I’ve given away in life.

Look to your left—don’t turn too far, you might miss this tiny masterpiece that some call art. This tiny art piece shows the littlest kidney bean in the palm of my hand. What was once a dark spot on it, now removed, shows how much grace this little thing has produced.

As you walk by, you see a hanging, almost clear sheet; this is what it feels like when people look at me.

On the wall behind the sheet is a beautiful display showing many footprints of everyone who has walked in my life today.

In the corner, on a little shelf, a broken vessel sits. This vessel was put back together without its biggest piece. Though tattered and misshapen, this vessel still shows so much beauty.

On the biggest wall, by itself, you see a boldly shaped red heart painted so brightly; this piece shows how my heart feels when I am being loved just right.

So, as you have walked and wandered in this gallery of my soul, I hope you find comfort and know that not all of your precious art can be sold.

These lips belong to you alone,
These lips,
no kiss departs from,
The ones you claim are yours alone,
Baby, they're yours, your home.
There's no other who kisses them like you.
The way we match,
The way we're in cue,
Our kisses burn,
A fire deep down,
A soul-quenching thirst I'll always keep.
To have your lips press firmly against mine,
I'd love to have them like that forever, until the end of time.

Powdered concrete broken down,
Rocks show on the barren ground.
Tiny particles of dust and sand,
The dirt is rich in this poor land.
But you see a **** poke from a crack—
That's just a sign of beauty, new growth pushing concrete back.
The **** bares a sight of simple charm,
The sweetest daisy, growing strong, green leaves for arms.
The beauty this daisy possesses shows such grace;
It shines upon her yellow florets, her face.
What beauty comes from something walked on,
Something that's kicked and never looked upon!
This beautiful daisy, not only a new birth from the ground,
Shows signs of a new beginning and joy all around.

The tree on the hill, the strong and majestic oak, has roots spreading out beyond the safety of its beautiful canopy.

Could he be the roots that steady this noble oak tree, protecting it against all in war and peace? He doesn't know he helps to hold her steady in the storm.

Could she be the faith-filled canopy that covers the roots of this righteous tree, offering the beautiful acorn seeds that help share the love and good luck to the deep roots beyond the ground?

Like the oak tree and its roots, they both steady one another without knowing what each other does. Can our souls steady each other and love so deeply without revealing it?

They will always be connected, like the tree on the hill that produces beautiful flowers of hope in the fall, which is when they reconnect by the heart.

They both are like this tree, filled with wisdom. This wisdom gives the oak longevity and slow growth, which makes it so wise.

The longevity of their connection has been there from the start. They both have just hidden it deep inside their hearts.

Like the tree on the hill, the roots and tree are connected like souls mended together.
We may not understand it, but we hold onto this connection, one which we never knew we had.

Just like the oak tree's connection with its roots, she will be there for him, and he will be there for her, like the tree on the hill, taking care of one another from below to above.

If you ever wonder about this thing we call love,
it isn't just something we say, just to have something to speak of.
This word is often thrown around like a satchel or a ball.
The only thing similar about our love is that you must hold it tight, don't let it fall.
Love brings us humor with a simple shared laugh and a smile.
This wonder of love is filled with lightness; we can carry it for miles.
The wonder of our love is in the kindness that we bestow.
This always fosters trust, helping our relationship to grow.
The wonder of the deep connection shared between us two.
Builds towers of intimacy; I'm ready to continue climbing, too.
Our love is understanding, with each thought that we possess.
This deepens the bond between us, relieving so much stress.
The wonder of appreciation for the love we have for one another.
keeps us both grounded and unflinching because of  any others.
Our love is so wondrous; it seems to thrive together.
When these moments intertwine as they have done so authentically, this is a sign of a wondrous love forever.

When I think about you,
It settles all my fears.
But one thing tends to happen: sometimes I shed a tear.
It's not because I feel sad, but I want to be close to you.
I miss every part of you, always through and through.
The feel of you, warm and soft, as I rest my head.
This feeling of elation is something I'll never dread.
So when I think about you or anything of you that comes to mind,
I know that I'll always have someone who's on my side.

This heart, a cave, echoes your name,
each beat a cry for your absent fire.
I ache for you all over, my deepest love.
This longing is woven through our souls' desires. Your tender voice, like honey, is so sweet to hear, yet haunts the corners and shadows when you are not near.
I long to hear it; my hands feel
the air encouraging me to take hold of what I long to keep.
Your touch grazes my skin,
soft as a sigh, like a phantom when we are apart, then it is cruelly gone.
I reach through the dark where my dreams begin.
But grasp the stars that shine from your eyes, so bright and warm.
My deepest love, in your absence this ache won't cease,
it carves your shape in every breath I breathe.
I long deeply for you—you're my heart's release—
to cradle your warmth, and to bask in the breath of our deepest, longing kiss with such peace.

Time checker  

I’m always a time checker,
Looking at my watch to see the time.

Questioning what’s coming up?
Looking always to see if im behind.

I hate to ever show up late to things,
But never like to be to early.

The countdown is always on ,
Waiting for the end of the day for me.

Always Checking how much time I have left before I go to sleep,
Until it’s time to wake.
So I can be awake and refreshed.

And take on another crazy day.
These crazy things I think about!
This silly thing called time.

Isn’t so silly when it goes to fast,
or seems to go to slow.
I hate spending so much time alone,

I love to be around the ones I love.
So maybe I can take a break from being a time checker and spend more time  just going with the flow.

Because there is one thing that’s for sure, time’s a precious thing,
So with me always checking time,
I’m just pushing away this beautiful life of mine.

To say I have the best time with you would be simple speech,
But I truly have the best time wherever we may meet.
You bring sunshine to a day that’s been covered by fear,
You’ve brought back the feeling of being loved and held dear.
The way you come up behind me with those sweet touches of yours, I feel so fine,
Like a gemstone that’s been put on display.
This beautiful, precious stone, never to be hidden away.
The way you tell me, “Come back here,” just for one big kiss...
Man, your kisses are so sweet, they’re always deeply missed.
I’m glad you love touching me as much as I enjoy touching you.
This feeling of our playfulness is something beautiful and new.
Just remember, no matter what we may go out to do,
I’ve always said I'd watch garbage at the dump, just to be beside of you.

I already miss you, and
I can’t wait to kiss you.

You sweet and handsome man.
I know you’re meant to be for me.
Like you’re a part of love’s divine plan.

You look so deeply into my eyes, like you’ve seen into them long before.
I feel like a creature inside your head and heart waiting to explore.

Seeing you happy and smiling makes me feel really happy too.
I get to love the sweetest of the sweet, to me the newest of the new.

This treasure that I’ve been given a chance to hold so dear, may mean nothing to some.
But for heaven’s sake, this treasure has been wonderful to me, I can’t wait for what’s to come.

He always has me, feeling in the best of ways, from today and all my yesterdays.
This sweet, handsome, and wholesome man is my baby. One of the sweetest Rays..

To feel in love with you is so vast and unexplainable; it's something hard for me to define,
this powerful closeness. That is what it's like between your love and mine.
To be held in your arms so tight and yet be so content,
it's in these moments that I know our souls and bodies together are meant.
Like the galaxy somehow holds all the stars together, that's how tight my love for you is, as it grasps hold. Imagine loving someone so deeply that words seem to slip through your fingers like sand, leaving you unable to speak. To feel a love like endless space and time. It's like the ocean's tide, constantly rolling in and out, flowing like the perfect rhyme.
Your love is like the pull of the moon on the sea's tide.
It is invisible yet undeniable and floods every shore along the ride.
That's what a love like yours is—something so fierce and infinite it defies words.
This love fits and feels meant to be as our souls pull each other forwards.

Together always best when I’m with you, my love,
Your presence wraps my heart in warmth so sweet.
My fears dissolve when you’re the one I greet,
Your arms, my home, a gift from up above.  
I lay upon your chest, where heartbeats sing,
Your hold so strong yet gentle, pure and kind.
In you, I find the peace my soul’s designed,
A love that makes my spirit softly cling.  
Our bond reflects a spark of heaven’s flame,
A sacred love that time will never part.
With you, my soul has found its truest aim,
Forever bound, entwined within your heart.

Did you know, when we met, you lit up my skies?
You always seemed such a gentle soul, with the kindest eyes.
Your voice, a melody I'll never forget,
A rhythm of calmness since the day we met.
You've been there for me when my days were rough,
You still held my heart when the world around felt tough.
With every word of advice or reassurance you give,
You've made my life a brighter place to live.
So here’s my heart just for you in every line,
For all that you are and all that I call mine,
May my love surround you even when I'm not near, so pure and true.
Because the world is more beautiful with a wonderful man like you.

My brightest star, my heart's one burning flame,
I've walked among the shadows of my mistakes; I proudly own the blame.
The way I went about it, the words I chose to say,
Still echoes thoughts of how I acted. I see it now and I quickly saw it then, where my mind went astray. A darkened cover veiled my mind; it started to lead me away.
The irritation and nusience I was to you, over something so trivial, yet still was very real,
A emotion I caused, I deeply could feel.  
I imagined your eyes, soft, growing dim with discouragement,
My reckless hurricane became your wind and rain.
At first, I blinded myself and missed the signs, the quiet plea,
You're silently screaming, "God, please let her let me be."  Getting lost in myself is a struggle I face every now and then.
I failed to take your heart and mind in consideration.  
But this amazing  love, your  sweet grace, it holds me tightly still,
A mirror now clear, from the fog that left it on this hill.
I've learned and I'm still learning; I've grown, I'm still growing through this thick, hard lens,
To stop these ways, because one day it won't be so easy to make amends.
So, baby, I stand before you, with my heart laid open and bare,
With all the understanding woven through the once-tense air.
For you, always, and with my soul, I'll always right any wrongs.
Our lovely, powerful bond, my wish is for it to be forever strong.
You deserve a break for your mind.
Not having to listen to any complaints or drama that I find.
You are understanding and leading me through my overwhelming ways.
It has opened my eyes to things I realize I can control and will control for the rest of my days.

Under the moonlight, into the deep darkness,
The pale indigo moonbeams shine on all things here on Earth.
The stillness in the air causes the trees to stand alert.
Moonlight shines onto the creek where your dreams overflow.
I'm holding onto the moonlight casting down towards the dirt,
hitting rocks and pebbles like hidden silver treasure for me to search.
Each star, specifically placed in the sky, shines down, sparkling like diamonds into my eyes.
They reach the dull, dark brown hue and make them shine bright and new.
Down here, the nighttime sky guides me from behind,
sure to light the way so I am safe and secure from the deep darkness ahead.  
As I look, I see a white, cotton-like pillow on the ground.
It seems to be be a cloud that has fallen down.
It's not just a cloud that lay undisturbed,
but it's lit from within, like stars and moonbeams were placed inside.
This pillow is hard to resist; the comfort is evident from the sight of it.
I grab it up into my arms and hold it tight.
I carry it inside to sleep with it for the night.
I fall asleep so easily and relaxed with this pillow under my head.
Instantly dreaming of the nighttime sky that rescued me from the darkness I can finally leave behind.

I get to see this sweet man today.

He’s been running through my mind for days; I’d question if he even knows.

What strength his heart can hold!

But I know one thing for sure:
He’s already gotten this heart of mine to cure.

Have we been here before?
It seems all too familiar,
A very welcome, once-upon-a-memory.

It’s crazy how, with each other, you can be, you and, I can be me.

Communication flows like a river in continuous motion.

Not knowing where to go next,
But knowing there will be a next time.

It’s a spectacular feeling.
I can’t wait for when we get to see,
How much stronger our bond will be.

Getting to see this sweet man today
Has  given me the happiest outlook.
Oh, what it could it eventually be.