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Stu Harley Apr 17
Too far, they whisper, hearts should hold their ground,
A deeper ocean, love has yet to sound.
But reason's voice, in passion's storm, is drowned,
Lost in your eyes, where I am truly found.

Logic's frail thread, a cobweb swept aside,
By tides of feeling, where my senses ride.
A reckless dance, on love's forbidden tide,
Though whispers warn, in you, my soul confides.

Too far, perhaps, for some may understand,
But in this depth, I've built my promised land.
Too far in love with you, again
Stu Harley Apr 16
If this love I shall only thirst,
A barren well, where hope submersed,
No cooling draught, no sweet relief,
Just parched desire, and burning grief.

A distant spring, a whispered song,
Taunts with its melody, all life long.
My lips are cracked, my spirit frayed,
Can love survive, forever unplayed?

But wait, a drop, a gentle kiss,
Perhaps this love's not lost, just waiting for this.
For this love, I shall only thirst,
Stu Harley Apr 15
In depths of twilight, embers softly gleam,
Love's distant flame, a flickering, fragile dream.
A yearning hush, a longing undefined,
A silent question in your searching mind.

Does passion slumber, waiting to ignite?
Or is it fading, lost to fading light?
A tender whisper, barely heard it seems,
Love's distant flame, adrift in moonlit streams.

Yet hope persists, a flicker in the night,
For even embers hold a hidden light.
Stu Harley Apr 12
A smile, like a siren, my defenses disarm,
Love's sweet persuasion, a captivating charm.
Logic surrenders, swept away by the tide,
Reason takes a backseat, emotions my guide.

Whispers of forever, paint futures so bright,
I chase after dreams, bathed in love's golden light.
Will I lose myself, in this passionate quest?
Can love conquer all, yet put my heart to the test?

But a fire too fierce can consume and destroy,
Is love's wild embrace, a beautiful ploy?
I surrender with caution, a bittersweet plea,
Love, get the best of me, but leave the best of me.
Stu Harley Apr 12
Though whispers may fade, and voices grow dim,
Love's echo remembers a constant within.
No journey too distant, no mountain too high,
Love's presence remains, a star in the sky.

In laughter that lingers, in tears that we've cried,
A tapestry is woven, where memories reside.
Love's touch lingers softly, a warmth in the breeze,
A rustle of leaves, whispering through trees.

We may wander and wander, on paths yet unknown,
But love's silent language, forever is sown.
A silent inscription, on hearts intertwined,
Love knows that we are here, forever enshrined.
Apr 11 · 61
The Essence of Hate
Stu Harley Apr 11
the lie is a seed
when lies are told
are planted in the soul
thus
we give it
water and light to breathe
when the lie takes flight
then
we let it grow
while
it takes control
yes indeed
the deeper we go
reveals the essence of hate
shall create the path we sow
Stu Harley Apr 11
Not tangled vines, nor cages built of gold,
Love gives you space, a story to unfold.
A gentle breeze that whispers, "You are free,"
To chase your dreams, beneath a boundless sky.

Trust's open arms, a safe and steady hold,
Where wings unfurl, a tale yet to be told.
Roots that bind, yet let the branches climb,
A love that thrives, in its own gentle time.

So breathe it in, the air, so fresh and bright,
Love's gift of freedom is taking flight.
Stu Harley Apr 11
No crashing waves, no thunder's roar,
Love shall a quiet storm explore.
A steady rain, that gently soaks,
Nourishing roots, where passion croaks.

A whispered wind, through leaves, sighs,
Secrets it shares, beneath soft skies.
A steady flame, a burning bright,
Warming the soul, through the darkest night.

Love's quiet storm, a constant grace,
Transforming hearts, in its embrace.
When love makes a quiet storm
Stu Harley Apr 11
The final page, we thought we'd turned, my dear,
A story closed, with whispers and a tear.
But fate, a fickle hand, it seems has planned,
A brand new chapter, written in the sand.

Love dips its pen in embers, soft and warm,
And paints a sunrise, weathering the storm.
Forgiveness blooms, a gentle, healing vine,
Entwining hearts, where once was just a line.

With open minds, we rewrite every line,
Embrace the flaws, a love that's truly thine.
So let us dance, beneath a moonlit sky,
Love writes another chapter, you and I.
Stu Harley Apr 9
In eyes deep and knowing, a reflection I see,
Love's mirror reveals me, the person I long to be.
Flaws and all displayed, in a light pure and true,
But love sees beyond them, sees the potential too.

Strength I didn't know I had, courage takes hold,
Love's reflection whispers, "Your story unfolds."
Vulnerability blossoms, a garden unseen,
Love nurtures and waters, where beauty has been.

The mirror reflects kindness, a love that's complete,
In another's acceptance, my own heart can meet.
Love's gaze, a gentle compass, guiding me true,
The best version of myself, is reflected in you.
Stu Harley Apr 9
what dwells
deep inside
the
ash-pink rose
i
suppose
are
the
dreams of the ghost rose
Apr 9 · 181
The Gift of Light
Stu Harley Apr 9
when we spread our wings tonight
like the hummingbird in flight
that brings the gift of light
when shining through
the tiny cracks of
your soul tonight
along the dark wine sea
shall bring the gift of light
Apr 9 · 101
Love Whispered Unto Me
Stu Harley Apr 9
In hushed tones, a secret it kept,
Love whispered a promise, while I gently slept.
A warmth in my slumber, a dream come alive,
Of futures entwined, where destinies thrive.

The voice, soft and sweet, like a lullaby's call,
Woke feelings unspoken, that conquered them all.
A blush on my waking, a smile on my face,
Love's whisper is a treasure, a permanent trace.

The world seems enchanted, bathed in a new light,
Love's echo still lingers, a future so bright.
With my heart open wide, I wait for the day,
When love's whispered promise, forever will stay
Yes, love has whispered unto me
Stu Harley Apr 9
the soul is a candle
in
the
hourglass of time
as we walk
upon
the rice paper
between
Heaven and earth sublime
yet
we set fire
to soul
this time
Stu Harley Apr 9
Oh, love, don't you drift on a lonely tide,
My heart's tethered anchor, by your gentle side.
Don't sail these vast oceans, without me as crew,
Together we'll weather, whatever comes true.

The wind whispers warnings, of tempests unseen,
But hand held in hand, we'll face every scene.
Don't leave me adrift, on a lonely shore,
My compass is broken, I need you the more.

Oh, love, don't go wandering, lost in the night,
My guiding star's dimmed, without your warm light.
Stay close by my vessel, let love be our sail,
Together we'll conquer, where destinies prevail.
Oh love, don't go without me
Stu Harley Apr 8
No need for a compass, no map to unfold,
Love isn't a destination, a story untold.
It blooms in the present, a warmth in my chest,
A smile in your eyes, a place I find rest.

Love whispers in laughter, in moments we share,
In gentle embraces, a comfort so rare.
It lives in the kindness, the way that you see,
The best part of me is reflected in thee.

No distance can sever, no future unknown,
Love's essence surrounds me, wherever I've flown.
For love, my dear love is the air that I breathe,
Wherever I wander, with you, it will weave.
When love is the light you bring
Apr 8 · 196
Love Is Where I Am
Stu Harley Apr 8
No need for a compass, no map to unfold,
Love isn't a destination, a story untold.
It blooms in the present, a warmth in my chest,
A smile in your eyes, a place I find rest.

Love whispers in laughter, in moments we share,
In gentle embraces, a comfort so rare.
It lives in the kindness, the way that you see,
The best part of me reflected in thee.

No distance can sever, no future unknown,
Love's essence surrounds me, wherever I've flown.
For love, my dear love is the air that I breathe,
Wherever I wander, with you, it will weave.
And love is where I am
Stu Harley Apr 7
If love is still evergreen, a vibrant display,
Though seasons may change, it won't fade away.
Roots run deep and steady, through winter's harsh bite,
Holding strong, a promise, a love taking flight.

Branches, though weathered, reach high to the sun,
Tenderness blossoms, a battle well won.
Memories, like leaves, whisper tales of the past,
But love's vibrant essence will last forever.

New growth emerges, defying the years,
Laughter like springtime, dispelling all fears.
If love is still evergreen, a constant, a friend,
Its beauty endures, until the journey's end.
Stu Harley Apr 7
No storm can disorient, no current can sweep,
When love is the harbor light, guiding us deep.
Waves may crash and thunder, doubts may arise,
But love's steady beacon pierces veiled skies.

A refuge from the storm, a solace so bright,
Guiding weary vessels through the darkest night.
Warmth in the distance, a promise untold,
Love's beacon forever, brave, steady, and bold.

In its shimmering welcome, a haven we find,
A love that endures, forever entwined.
When love is the harbor Light
Stu Harley Apr 7
North guides the lost, south whispers of rest,
But love, my true compass, surpasses the best.
Love shall be my sunrise, painting the dawn,
A fiery passion, a light newly born.

Love, my guiding star in the twilight's embrace,
Guiding me homeward, to a familiar space.
No map can define it, no border confines,
Love's boundless journey, forever entwined.

Eastward with hope, westward with dreams,
Love's compass directs, where my spirit beams.
My love shall be my east and west
Stu Harley Apr 7
A hand-held in darkness, a guiding light's spark,
Not to claim or control, but to leave a soft mark.
Trust is like an open door, a haven to share,
Vulnerability whispered, a love free of care.

Laughter that chases away the shadows of doubt,
Acceptance that blooms, where worries fall out.
Growth that entwines, like branches that climb,
A love that endures, through sunshine and time.

This love, a safe harbor, where dreams can set sail,
Together we'll weather, whatever may prevail.
What we want from this love
Apr 7 · 45
We Cry Without Words
Stu Harley Apr 7
Tears, a silent language, a heart overflows,
No words can express the weight that it shows.
A tremble in shoulders, a downturned head,
A sigh that speaks volumes, a sorrow unsaid.

Glistening trails whisper tales yet untold,
Of loss and We Cry longing, a story unfolds.
Wet cheeks, a reflection of burdens unseen,
A silent acceptance, a mournful sheen.

We cry without words, for emotions run deep,
A language of feelings, where secrets can sleep.
Stu Harley Apr 7
Calloused hands softened, a warrior so bold,
Love's touch, a sculptor, a story untold.
Hearts that were hardened, are now open and free,
Love's melody weaving, a sweet harmony.

Lives once in darkness, with love's light imbued,
A garden of kindness where beauty accrued.
Wounds long unhealed, with tenderness sewn,
Love's gentle compassion, a seed that has grown.

Consider love's magic, its vast, potent sway,
The power to mend, and forever to stay.
when we consider what love has done
Stu Harley Apr 5
Hush falls on the banks, snow blankets the shore,
A river whispers secrets, unheard evermore.
Water, a ghost, beneath the icy sheen,
Gurgles and sighs, a melody unseen.

The wind whispers secrets through crystalline trees,
A lonely sonata, on the winter's cold breeze.
The river remembers, dreams of the spring's flow,
But slumbers in silence, beneath the white snow.
From the sound of a snowy river
Stu Harley Apr 5
Like a willow, love bends with each breeze,
Swaying and yielding, yet planted with ease.
Strong roots hold firm, though branches may roam,
Forever entwined, a love finds its home.

Wind whispers secrets, a language untold,
Love dances and listens, brave, patient, and bold.
Through sunshine and storm, it gracefully yields,
A love that endures in life's open fields.
I am sure and still are
Yes, love is a willow in the wind
Stu Harley Apr 1
Neither one of us shall bleed, love's not a cruel knife,
A dance where we wound not, a shared, gentle life.
Honesty's compass, a path clear and true,
Respect is the shield, protecting me and you.

Kindness, a language, in actions it speaks,
Understanding whispers, where silence oft squeaks.
Compromise bridges, where differences meet,
A tapestry woven, a love warm and sweet.

For love's tender touch, soothes and heals all scars,
No weapons or battles, beneath love's gentle stars.
We'll face life together, a united front,
Neither one of us shall bleed, love's a safe, sacred hunt.
Stu Harley Apr 1
Love shall let the light back in, where shadows reside,
A gentle persuasion, a warmth to confide.
Hearts once closed tightly, in fear's icy hold,
Will soften and open, a story unfolds.

Like sunlight in winter, love melts the despair,
Melting the frost, with a love beyond compare.
Tears that once lingered, like crystals so cold,
It will transform into laughter, a story untold.

For love's gentle presence, a beacon so bright,
It chases away the darkness and brings back the light.
In the space, it creates, a haven so kind,
Love lets the light back in, healing the mind.
Stu Harley Apr 1
When love opens the heart, a fortress once strong,
Cracks in the armor, where vulnerability throngs.
No longer a castle, so stoic and cold,
But a welcoming haven, a story untold.

Sunlight streams inward, dispelling the gloom,
Nurturing seeds of kindness, where passion may bloom.
Empathy blossoms, a garden so bright,
Compassion the rain, that makes love take flight.

Vulnerability's strength, a newfound courage,
Connection established, on sacred ground.
For when love opens the heart, a beautiful thing,
It lets the world in and allows itself to sing.
Apr 1 · 73
At The Crack of Dawn
Stu Harley Apr 1
my heart feels
the
yearning of the pines
and
the
calling of
the
Shepard blue sky
at the crack of dawn
Stu Harley Apr 1
One light in my bedroom, a soft, gentle hum,
Cast a warm, honeyed glow, chasing shadows dumb.
Not harsh overhead, but a pool at my side,
Inviting a book, or a thought to confide.

The night holds its vastness, a canvas so deep,
But this little beacon, my solace to keep.
It flickers and dances, a friend in the dark,
Guiding my dreams as they rise like a spark.

In this quiet haven, bathed in golden light,
I find inspiration, to hold me through the night.
One light in my bedroom, a sanctuary made,
Where comfort and wonder, in gentle light, pervade.
Just one light in my bedroom
Apr 1 · 49
Love Listen Closely
Stu Harley Apr 1
Love, listen closely, not just to the spoken,
But the silent whispers, the feelings unspoken.
The sigh in the evening, a tear on the cheek,
The space held between words, the things we can't speak.

Hear the rhythm of hearts, in a hand gently placed,
The comfort of silence, a fear gently erased.
In the space between breaths, a love undenied,
A language of glances, where spirits confide.

For love's truest message, transcends spoken sound,
In the depths of emotions, a connection is found.
So listen intently, with openness vast,
Love's whispers are precious, a treasure to last.
Love listen closely
Mar 31 · 69
Before The Storm
Stu Harley Mar 31
when
the soul is all alone
death creeps in
like an angry stork
before
the
storm
Stu Harley Mar 31
Don't rush love's unfolding, a story untold,
Let feelings take root, 'neath patience of gold.
Like seeds in the darkness, for sunlight, they wait,
Love's blossom unfolds, in its perfect state.

Embrace the first tendrils, a shy, sweet hello,
Gentle discoveries, as emotions all grow.
Shared laughter and secrets, in whispers, confide,
A tapestry woven, where two souls reside.

For love's journey is precious, each step to explore,
The laughter and tears are what hearts yearn for.
So cherish the moments, let passion ignite,
Don't hurry the journey, in love's gentle light.
Stu Harley Mar 31
Love rushed from his heart, a relentless tide,
Swept him off balance, nowhere to hide.
A hurricane force, a drumming in his chest,
A yearning he couldn't suppress or arrest.

Was it her laughter, a melody bright?
Or a glance that ignited his spirit's light?
The world seemed to shimmer, bathed in a new sheen,
Love's wildfire blazed, a passionate scene.

Fear whispered caution, a voice ever shrewd,
But love's relentless current carried him through.
For in that wild rush, a truth came to view,
Love's a force to embrace, daring, and true.
Stu Harley Mar 31
Love brings me shield and sword, a curious blend,
A haven of comfort, a fierce, loyal friend.
The shield, a warm bulwark, from worries that creep,
Your arms wrapped around me, a solace to keep.

The sword, a defender, from shadows that loom,
A strength I find in you, dispelling the gloom.
For love isn't weakness, though gentle it seems,
But a courage that roars, in passionate dreams.

Together we stand, against life's cruel tide,
Your shield by my side, my sword at your side.
Love's armor protects us, a fortress so strong,
Where tenderness thrives, and battles belong.
Stu Harley Mar 31
In hushed tones, beneath the moon's soft gleam,
We whispered the canons, love's whispered theme.
No laws etched in stone, but a vow from the heart,
A promise unspoken, a brand new start.

Respect, a foundation, where trust can reside,
Honesty's pillar, where secrets can hide.
Laughter, the music, that chases away strife,
Kindness, is the compass, guiding our life.

Patience, a blanket, for when storms may blow,
Forgiveness, is the balm, for when spirits run low.
Freedom to blossom, to soar, and to fly,
Yet tethered by love, beneath a shared sky.

These canons we whispered, not etched or confined,
A love self-defined, a beautiful mind.
For love's truest language, in silence is heard,
We whispered the canons, each loving word.
Stu Harley Mar 31
Love walked out in the clearing, bathed in morning's gleam,
No harsh words were spoken, just a silent, fading dream.
A path once well-trodden, now overgrown with weeds,
Memories linger, like wildflowers, where passion once feeds.

Did the sunrise too quickly, or did the chill settle in?
Did whispers turn distant, a love growing thin?
Perhaps a shared silence spoke volumes untold,
A story unfinished, left out in the cold.

The clearing stands empty, a canvas so bare,
Aching with absence, a love beyond repair.
But nature persists, with the strength to renew,
Love may walk onward, but new blooms wait for you.
Then, I spotted a redtail deer
Stu Harley Mar 31
Love is the wind outside the soul, a restless refrain,
A yearning for something, beyond sun and rain.
It whispers of freedom, of wild, open skies,
Of chasing horizons, with love as your prize.

But winds can be gentle, a soft, calming sigh,
Nurturing embers, where dreams learn to fly.
It carries the fragrance, of faraway lands,
Of adventures unfolding, in love's gentle hands.

Though sometimes it howls, with a fury so deep,
Leaving hearts shaken, where emotions can't sleep.
Yet love is the wind, ever-changing and strong,
In its whispers and roars, where we truly belong.
Stu Harley Mar 31
Love is the light from the soul, a gentle, warm glow,
It chases away shadows, wherever we go.
Not a flickering candle, but a fire's embrace,
Guiding us onward, through life's winding maze.

Kindness its fuel, compassion its flame,
It melts icy barriers and whispers a name.
Empathy's touch, a language so bright,
Connecting two spirits, bathed in love's light.

This inner luminescence forever will shine,
A beacon of hope, a divine love.
For love is the light, from the soul's deepest core,
Guiding us ever onward, to what lies in store.
Love is the light from the soul. hallelujah...hallelujah, amen
Stu Harley Mar 30
Light dwells in the cracks, where our armor gives way,
A vulnerability shared.
Imperfections gleaming, not flaws to despise,
But facets that sparkle, beneath tear-filled eyes.

In the brokenness offered, a connection we weave,
A tapestry woven, where hearts can believe.
For within the cracks, empathy finds its hold,
A solace unspoken, a story untold.

Shadows may linger, in corners unseen,
But light finds a passage, a radiant sheen.
The cracks in our souls, where true beauty resides,
Letting love's gentle light, become our guides.
Stu Harley Mar 29
Love is deeper than a rose, though petals may gleam,
A fleeting display, a fading sweet dream.
Love's roots reach far stronger, in fertile soul's ground,
Where trust intertwines, a bond ever-bound.

Storms may rage fierce, and petals may fall,
But love's sturdy branches will weather it all.
Through sunshine and shadow, its essence remains,
A fire that burns steady, defying life's strains.

For love is a tree, with wisdom and grace,
Offering shelter, a comforting space.
Where hearts find their solace, and spirits take flight,
Love's depth is a mystery, a beautiful light.
Stu Harley Mar 29
every leaf
upon
the
ghost white
sycamore tree
possess a soul
seeking truth
from
thee
is
not to perish
from
the earth
Mar 29 · 51
Love Said That I Could
Stu Harley Mar 29
Love said that I would fly, on wings strong and true,
Soaring above doubts, bathed in skies of blue.
But fear holds me grounded, a weight on my chest,
Afraid of the falling, the never-ending test.

Love whispers of courage, a fire unseen,
A strength that resides, where dreams have not been.
Maybe a leap of faith is the only way up,
To trust in love's promise, and fill my cup.

With a trembling breath, I'll take to the sky,
Love's hand in mine, as I finally fly.
For love wouldn't lie, with a message so bold,
There's magic in trusting, the story untold.
Only because love said that I could
Stu Harley Mar 29
Love prepares a table, a feast for the soul,
Not with bread and wine, but a story to unfold.
Laughter the music, that fills up the air,
Kindness is the bounty, a love beyond compare.

Worries may linger, like shadows that creep,
But forgiveness is offered, a promise to keep.
Gentle acceptance, a warm, safe embrace,
A refuge from troubles, a comforting space.

Love prepares a table, with grace as its guide,
Where hearts find contentment, forever reside.
No enemies present, just spirits entwined,
Love's table is a haven, for all of mankind.
Stu Harley Mar 29
When our love feels like the stars, a distant delight,
A glimmering promise, in the vastness of night.
Beautiful, boundless, a source of awe,
Yet cold and untouchable, beyond any law.

Do we yearn to reach them, with genuine desire?
Bridge the impossible, set our hearts on fire?
Or gaze in contentment, at their celestial grace,
Knowing their beauty lights up time and space.

Perhaps love's truest essence isn't to hold,
But to cherish the wonder, a story untold.
A guiding light, even from afar,
When our love feels like the stars, forever we are.
Stu Harley Mar 28
When love lay right next to your heart, a steady drum,
A silent companion, dispelling the numb.
Warmth radiating, a comfort so deep,
Like sunlight on meadows, where worries can sleep.

Each breath intertwined, a rhythm so true,
A language unspoken, hearts whispering through.
Laughter a ripple, joy spreading around,
In that space beside you, true happiness is found.

But time, like a river, can sometimes divide,
Leaving an echo, where love once resided.
Yet the memory lingers, a treasure to hold,
The warmth of love's presence is more precious than gold.
Yes, right next to your heart
Stu Harley Mar 28
Spring has arisen in thee, a vibrant sunrise,
Melting the winter that dimmed your bright eyes.
A smile, like a blossom, unfolds to the sun,
Hope's melody bursts forth, a battle well won.

The spirit awakens, from slumber so deep,
A new song is whispered, secrets to keep.
Creativity dances, with colors so bold,
A story unwritten, waiting to unfold.

This springtime within you, a beauty to share,
Infectious laughter, dispelling all care.
Let it bloom ever brighter, a radiant display,
Spring has arisen in thee, lighting the way.
Mar 28 · 57
Love Shall Give It All
Stu Harley Mar 28
Love shall give it all, a boundless well,
Not just whispered promises, but a heart that can tell.
A hand reaching out, in the dark and the storm,
A refuge, a comfort, keeping spirits warm.

Patience unending, a steady embrace,
Forgiving mistakes, with love's gentle grace.
Sacrifice offered, with no strings attached,
A tapestry woven, where two souls are matched.

Love shall give it all, a boundless decree,
Setting hearts free, for eternity.
In laughter and tears, in silence or fight,
Love's unwavering presence, a beacon so bright.
And love shall give it all
Mar 28 · 40
Love Is My Daily Bread
Stu Harley Mar 28
Love is my daily bread, a nourishing core,
Strengthens my spirit, always.
Not a fleeting fancy, a passionate craze,
But a steady companion, through life's winding maze.

Kindness the crust, a warmth I can share,
Compassion is the filling, a burden to bear.
Forgiveness the butter, smoothing all strife,
Laughter the sprinkle, a joyful life.

With each loving bite, my spirit takes flight,
Love's nourishment fuels me, morning, noon, and night.
A simple essential, a need to be fed,
Love is my daily bread, the best kind of bread.
Stu Harley Mar 28
When love makes you glitter, it's more than a shine,
It's a joy that spills over, a warmth so divine.
A lightness in your step, a skip and a sway,
The world seems enchanted, bathed in a new day.

Eyes bright with a secret, a smile never fades,
Humming a melody, love's sweet serenades.
Kindness flows freely, like sunshine so bright,
Inspiring all around you, with radiant light.

For love's gentle touch, polishes your soul,
Making you sparkle, a story untold.
The glitter is real, a magic within,
The magic of love, with the magic to win.
that love makes you glitter
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