I never
noticed before,
the deep blue
of your eyes
and the way
that they
mimic a
cloudless
summers sky.

I never
noticed before,
an eagles flight
and the
confidence of
which they fly.

I never
noticed before,
how red
the color
of your lips,
and how much
they resemble
a dew
moistened rose.

I never
noticed before,
the depth
of your beauty
while striking
my favorite pose.

I never
noticed before,
how my
heart skips
a beat
when I just
simply ...
think of you.

I never
noticed before,
when it's
just you
and me...

the population
goes away
and in the world ..

it's just us two!

Poetry is
   what you are..

poetry that I
   long for whether,

     near or far.

So,
here we are just about 52 years after my birth.

A birth that I am most thankful for as well as my 6 children that live.

But life... ..
this life here,
it wears on a soul
that now longs
for the dirt.

Truth be told;
I am tired even though
that I know that,
I have more to give.

Selfish and unknowing worth?

Perhaps,
but I now see my life being drained through a sieve.

Look,
I am not complaining about being here.

But if God took me to His kingdom today... ..

I have no fears.