I thought I knew you and so I Dropped the façade, that measured guard; Protection from enemy eyes – Then through a trembling night we waltzed A shy courtship in the shadows; You gaze, though soft, never wavered My hardened heart began to heal As gently I believed again In a love thatContinueContinue reading “Disguise”
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After the rain
The sky’s grey fury has been spent From cascading tears, to gently Whispering a final tribute On a moist breeze haunting the fields The trees, they bow beneath the wind In a hesitant symphony; Shaking the water from their leaves They glisten and cease their mourning Soft rays of sun reach out to pierce ThroughContinueContinue reading “After the rain”
Alive
When you love, like a rocket into space You launch a once secret piece of yourself On a thrilling ride into the unknown – And part of you clenches with choking fear For there you are, exposing your true self Opening to the world to reveal your Tender vulnerabilities, those hidden Secrets now they stirContinueContinue reading “Alive”
Revelation
So now you know the truth my dear, I’ve revealed all to thee; The battle fought behind closed doors – Brooding gloom of the past Now liberation sings sweetly, That there’s no more to hide; And blessed is my twitching heart – Calmed now you’re there inside Image: Girl with a Pearl Earring, JohannesContinueContinue reading “Revelation”
Prophet
The sweet light that you bring, shining To the depths of my stormy mind Filtering through the tears, it makes The most colourful of rainbows Then in the sanctuary of your calm This peaceful place, love seizes me And holds me tight, while watering Seeds of hope you long ago sowed Are youContinueContinue reading “Prophet”
The woman she can be
She’s seduced by confident looks The promise of protection She’s unsure, unsteady, unknown Straight into his arms she runs Confused bird Wings still growing Dazzled child Heart in awe She’s told her thoughts don’t matter And that pleasure’s not for her She just has to listen and please For now, let go ofContinueContinue reading “The woman she can be”