Life made me bold

I wasn't born with a heart of gold,

life done the shaping, made me bold.

I've been through the mill, seen the dark days too,

Climbed out of the shadows, battled through.

Each stumble and fall, a lesson learned,

Each precious tear, a bridge I've turned.

I've fought to find light when the world felt grey,

And learned how to rise at the end of the day.

It's a choice, you see, to keep the heart kind,

When life's tried its best to leave me behind.

To soften the edges where hurt has been felt,

And to believe in the goodness I've dealt.

I've witnessed the reasons, the harshness and pain,

And I've known why compassion will always remain.

I've seen the rough edges and felt the cold breeze,

And the reason why kindness and tenderness appease. 

I've heard the laughter and felt the pain,

I've known life never to feel the same,

Ive felt hurt that cut deep inside,

experienced much sadness and many tears cried.

I refuse to let the darkness win,

and battle on with a bright crazy grin.

Consumed

My heart, 

consumed,

belongs to you, 

my body aches for your touch,

yearning deep, 

this fire in my soul,

I've never loved as much.

I am yours, 

within time's control,

shelter you will find,

within a sanctuary we built,

for both our peace of mind.

Where love holds, 

strong and true,

My only haven, 

is next to you.

Each moment shared, 

a treasured embrace, 

each touch a spark,

that sets my soul ablaze.

A wild and passionate love, 

beyond compare, 

where you are, 

my home is there.

Together bound,

in a radiant light.

My dream, 

my real, 

my forever and more,

A radiant love, 

illuminating my mind.

a deep experience we share, 

When you look inside your heart,

I want you to always find me there.

The Essence of Joy

It's not the grandeur of one's dwelling place, but love that fills the spaces in between

The warmth of those whose presence leaves a trace, the quiet moments, precious and serene.

Success lies not in racing against the clock, but finding passion that makes time dissolve,

When hours pass like water around a rock, and life's sweet mysteries slowly solve.

True joy dwells not in others kind regard, but in the peace that morning brings anew,

When dawn breaks softly, and it's not so hard to face the day, content in being you.

It's not in having all that wealth can buy, but making treasures from life's simple things,

In knowing that you've given your best try, with all the gifts that circumstance brings.

Contentment comes not when all storms have passed, nor when perfection finally takes hold,

But in those silver linings, unsurpassed, the light that turns the ordinary gold.

For happiness, that most elusive friend, lives not in distant dreams we're chasing still,

But in the quiet moments that we spend appreciating life, come good or ill.

I refuse

I refuse to lead an unfulfilled life.  

I won’t let fear hold me back,

fear of falling or getting burned.  

I choose to embrace each day,  

to let my experiences shape me,  

to face my fears,  

to open my heart,  

until it transforms into something beautiful...

a guiding light, a promise for the future.  

I dare to embrace whats important 

to live in a way that my journey  

inspires others and leaves a lasting impact.

Tender love's sweet benediction

In a world of storms and grey,

She moves with grace sublime.

How do you stay so gentle?

They ask time after time.

Her smile holds wisdom's treasure

As she points towards her heart,

When strength flows from my darling,

Tenderness is my art.

For like two streams entwining,

Our love flows day and night,

His touch keeps my soul anchored

Through storms of dark and light.

No need to prove love's power

With harshness or with strain,

When romance blooms eternal,

And gentleness remains.

In his embrace I flourish,

Soft petals, tender leaves,

For love's sweet benediction

Is all my heart believes.

Tears

I went to bed unhappy, 

Woke wanting to cry.

In darkness and light, I yearn to see, 

The depths of you, and you, and me, 

Forever, I want to be with you, 

Through every emotion, 

I want to ride, 

With you, completely, 

In every depth, of darkness and light.

The definition of forever

I am not your first embrace,  

and you were not my first glance  

into eternity. 

We have both traced the outline of loss,  

felt the cold edges of heartache  

against our skin, travelled roads  

lined with memories,

both beautiful and haunting.

 

Love, arrived like a secret  

we didn’t know we needed.  

In moments of surrender,    

it blossomed, 

unexpected, like spring after winter.  

Now every day, I want to embrace you,

cover you with tender kisses,  

wrap you in my hope,  

shelter your scars. 

Every touch, be a word 

a sonnet, a story, a promise,  

the language of healing,  

written between our breaths.  

I want cherish the softness  

of your touch,

your laughter,  

ease the weight of your unspoken fears,  

and stand beside you,

whether you rise with the dawn  

or fall beneath the weight of a million questions.  

You are a masterpiece

stitched together light and shadow,  

a symphony of moments  

humming with life.  

You let me see you

in every crack and line,  

when you are fierce as a storm,  

when you are calm as twilight.  

I love you fiercely,  

let's wrap our scars with the golden threads of understanding,  

and together, write  

the definition of forever.

For Sparky

I accept my child, just as he's made,

Celebrating his differences, his quirks displayed.

I advocate for diversity and all its might,

Empowering him to shine, in his own unique light.

I'm proud of his wins, and the compassion he holds tight,

A precious heart, that beats with kindness and gentle might.

He doesn't need fixing, just loving and being free,

My son, in all his wonder, is a true gift to me.

Intimacy is more than sex

It’s isn't just physical love I wanted to find,  

More a beautiful human, gentle and kind,  

Soft human touch, genuine affection,  

Intimacy, warmth, love and connection.

My heart craves candor, profound and sincere,  

more than fleeting passion, it yearns to feel near.  

Mental stimulation, where our thoughts are in line,  

Honest conversations, a bond that's divine.  

A union where our energies blend,  

Where masculine and feminine effortlessly mend.  

Not just a partner who shares a bed,  

someone who understands the thoughts in my head,  

who ignites my inner fire, and sees me as I am,  

unfiltered vulnerability, a brave and bold stand.  

My soul knows its truth and its own sacred worth,  

And won’t settle for less, that's true richness of earth.  

Depth and fulfilment are what I deserve,  

A connection so true, that makes my heart swerve.  

In our journey together, I want what's real,  

a genuine love, where our spirits can heal.  

The Crone

Visits of wisdom came to me one day,

Guiding me along life's winding way.

Patience came, with gentle, steady hand,

Reminding me, good things grow slow, in a stable land.

Time is needed, for seeds to take root,

And bloom into beauty, with a patient fruit.

Peace descended, calm in the raging storm,

Reminding me, I can face life's turmoil, and keep on form.

In the eye of the hurricane's roar,

I am strong, and can endure life's challenges galore.

Hope appeared, like a beacon in the night,

Guiding me forward, towards a brighter light.

Better days are coming, they will soon unfold,

And with hope's guidance, my heart will be bold.

Humility visited me, with a selfless gaze,

Teaching me to serve, not shrink, but rise in praise.

Embracing my gifts, I'll shine my light bright,

Helping others, and lifting their plight.

Kindness came, with a gentle, loving touch,

Reminding me, to be compassionate, and let love clutch.

Forgiving myself, and those around,

I'll spread kindness, like a warm, loving sound.

Confidence appeared, like a shining ray,

Reminding me, to own my gifts, and to seize the day.

No hiding my talents, in fear of what others say,

I'll stand tall, and let my light shine, come what may.

Focus came, like a guiding light so bright,

Reminding me, not to let others' doubts take flight.

Their insecurities, not my concern, nor my fight,

I'll redirect my gaze, back to my inner light.

Freedom visited me, like a liberating breeze,

Reminding me, I have control over my mind and my release.

No one can dictate, how I think or feel,

But me, the one who holds the key to my true self.

And love, oh love, the greatest visit of all,

Reminding me, it lives within, like a warm, loving call.

I don't need to search, for love outside my soul,

For it's the spark, that makes me whole.

Moments Lost, Memories Found

Monday’s promise slips to Friday's sigh, month turns pages, years drifts by.

How swiftly we rush, unaware,  

Moments slip through the passing air.

Thirty, Forty, fifty years unfold,  

A legacy of memories, still untold.  

I look around, find a space,  

where laughter once echoed, now a vacant place.  

Decades fade, like mist at noon's rays,  how I miss those bygone days.  

So in this fleeting, fragile time,  

let's cherish moments, take the chance to shine.  

Seek out the joy in life's simple charms,  and bring bright colours to our world's stretched out arms.  

Smile at the sun, embrace the rain,  

Find beauty hidden in heartache's pain.  Let laughter rise like morning's gold,  For time, my friend, is to precious to hold.  

No more "after," no more delay,  

Tomorrow's road may lead us astray.  

For coffee cools on a careless whim,  

And childhood fades in a world that's grim.  And health is a treasure that we may lose,  promises drift like leaves, in life's gentle breeze.  Life turns to night all too soon,  Leaving echoes where love used to bloom.  

Grasp today with hands open wide,  Let kindness and courage be your guide.  Embrace the present, let worries fall,  For in this moment, we have it all.  

It feels like eternity, when in wondrous flight,  Let laughter and love be our constant light. Hearts unbound, let's cherish what's real,  For time waits for no one, so let's make it feel. 

The Dance

Deep in the dance, in the rhythm and flow, echoes of laughter, moments of woe. With every heartbeat, music unfolds, alone in the night, a story untold.  

Steps that are gentle. Turns, spinning wild,  in the arms of the dancer, my heart stopped and smiled.  

At our own tempo, in our unique place, gently spinning, we found our own pace.

In the dance of existence, embracing feeling right, I let my heart follow, let my spirit take flight. 

From a moment of wonder, a fleeting glance. I learned to let go, I learned how to dance.  

When a Man’s Heart is True

When he speaks of futures bright,  

And weaves you into his dreams at night,  

Your needs come first, to shows he cares,  

Sacrifices made, his love declares.  

Your happiness shines, it lights his way,  

In your joys he finds his play.  

As feelings bloom, you start to see,  

A love unites; both “you and me.”  

Comfort grows, pretences cease,  

From “I” to “we,” his heart’s released.  

He pours his time, makes every effort,  

In laughter’s glow, he sheds all tether.  

Gentlemanly in every glance,  

With you, he takes his sweetest stance.  

He’s present, listening, deeply engaged,  

In simple talks, true love is staged.  

When love enfolds your shared embrace,  

It’s more than heat, it’s a sacred space.  

Eye to eye, he seeks your depth,  

His focus fixed, no glance is left.  

Meeting friends, family too,  

A sign he shares his world with you.  

His heart beats strong, in whispers shared,  

In every gaze, his love laid bare.  

 

For when a man loves genuinely,  

His heart is yours, eternally.  

Rooted deep in value

In a world where lovers collide,  

many desire, few abide,  

But among the feelings, soft and true,  lies a deeper worth in valuing you.  

'Want' is a fleeting, passing glance,  

A momentary spark, an empty chance,  

'Value' runs deeper, like a rooted tree,  

grounded in understanding, of you and of me.  

It’s in our laughter shared, in silent grace,  

In knowing each expression, each dark shadowed place,  

When someone sees you, and not just your glow, and cherishes the depth of who you are,

you know!

I'm aware others want you, let their longing rise,  

I see your true value, and forever will strive, 

to appreciate the beauty in your every hue,  

It's where my heart finds its home,

in you.