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| My Secret Garden
Posted: 2/10/2007 10:44:36 AM | My Secret Garden
I timidly hold the door open
That leads to my own secret place
The nest of my darkest places
Kept from the world without even a trace
Within these walls are thorns of pain
Root taken so long ago
A hurtful seed forced inside
Their festering fighting to grow
Remnants of moments etched in my soul
A chance to look and redeem
Is it here to be a cancerous spore?
Or force me to conquer and beam?
When I look, I see the hurt
The things that I hide in my life
The things that have planted sorrow deep
Leaving shame and heartache so rife
Some have healed and are now beautiful blossoms
Fragrance abundant and filling
Starting off as thorns of agony
But healed with effort, heart-willing
Inviting you in takes so much courage
I am left here so bare and exposed
The helplessness here is overwhelming
Here I am not polished or posed
Shaking and trembling I give you the key
Will you stay once I open my door?
Once you see the hurt child who hides inside
Will you still want to stand here with me?
Come and tarry in my secret garden
Come absorb my pain, my beauty, my grace
Come share in my fears and weaknesses
Will love yet reflect on your face?
Come observe my darkest of memories
Come experience the wost of my fears
Come clutch my hand through my nightmares
Will you be here to wipe these damn tears?
Again I invite you in my friend
Will you stay with me now that you see?
I am only as strong as these walls have allowed
I am exposed now and you have what you see. | |
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| Epitaph of Beauty
Posted: 3/30/2007 2:18:03 PM | One I wrote for my own beloved, and you know who she is
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Epitaph of Beauty
30 March 2007
I know we can love,
I know we can walk beside.
I know of freedom,
a freedom of you and eye.
I know of beauty,
your own and mine.
I know of warmth,
your head upon my shoulder.
I know of being selfish,
because that I could be.
If only to know of our love,
and not allow rivers to run free.
I know of walkways,
a path we could together follow.
I know of forgiveness,
your heart in mine. I know
of victory, but I do not,
always know of time.
© 2007 Christopher W Herbert
(a New Zealand Poet)
a poet who cares | |
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| Come Find Me
Posted: 4/14/2007 8:24:49 AM | Come Find Me..
I long for the touch of my lover's lips
Grazing over my neck
His breath so alive I shudder within
I am left here, completely his wreck
I long to look in my lover's eyes
Quietest moments so filled by his gaze
Stealing a smile when he thinks I don't see
Eyes exclaiming what his heart never says
I love to lie in my lover's arms
The safest place on this earth
In his embrace, I'm protected and loved
The place I have longed for since birth
I long to stare at my lover's face
His every expression my joy
From giggles and laughter to vulnerable pain
Or taunting me like a young boy
I long to feel my lover's touch this day
Where is he to share in our bliss?
Fulfilling perfection, hearts that are blessed
Where is he to share my sweet kiss?
Lover, sweet lover, I long for you now
Come fill me, I am aching for you
I need you sweet lover, smile and be blessed
Embrace this gift that is given so true
Come find me my lover, it is time... | |
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| Golden Girl
Posted: 4/14/2007 9:47:57 AM | Golden Girl
He picked up the clump, seemingly dirt
And smiled with His beautiful grin
He gently examined it, so sure not to hurt
And thought about where to begin
His hands were restless as He thought out this plan
Knowing to treat it like gold
The time to restore would last for a span
It was out here so long in the cold
It had been long-forgotten, as was its worth
He remembered it as it had been
How He had fashioned her - though now covered in earth
For many years now, seldom seen
Tossed aside with the trash and the waste
Abandoned for naught more than dead
Barely surviving on life's bitter taste
She wandered numb, not a tear left to shed
He started His work chipping away
Careful not to leave her heart bruised
Knowing her tomorrow was a brand new day
Gone the days of being broken and abused
Each time he worked his eyes watched for the gold
Of the beauty so deep in her soul
The filth of betrayal and horror of old
Shed as his love so gently worked for His goal
The dirt was washed by both of their tears
The healing so painfully won
The mud-stained clothes now gone with the years
A new life for her had begun
Sweet child of God, precious, sweet girl
You were always here in His sight
So beautiful love, like a pure lovely pearl
Yours the victory.. His was the fight
Do you see it now? He was there all along
Wiping away all your tears
Do you see it now? He sings His sweet song
Delighting in you.. erasing your fears | |
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| Join Me Tonight =)
Posted: 4/15/2007 6:03:29 AM | Join Me Tonight... =)
Slip into my nightmare
Come dream in my pain
Drift in the void of my mind
Spin faster, it's darker
Fear grips you again
You're searching, but yet never find
Nod off in the darkness
They wait for you dear
Webs yet spinning in your fight to stay roused
Tiptoe on hot coals
Body shaking with fear
This place is where terror is housed
Kisses of poison
Lips of black, tainted taste
Beckon your flesh to draw near
Horror stares plainly
From eyes seemingly chaste
Teasing you.. wooing your fear
Don't wake little soldier
The night's hardly begun
There is so much planned just for you
Is it suddenly colder
They are having such fun!
Now all of your sins have come due
Is this retribution?
Has judgment drawn nigh?
Or is this just the sound of your soul?
Yes, morning will come
Wish this night a goodbye
But waits he, the faithful night troll | |
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| Followup
Posted: 4/15/2007 12:21:17 PM | Maiden of the Lake
Wind blowing through her hair,
Sun hitting her face, so fair.
Content in her heart,
True love shall not depart.
At water's edge, it glissens so blue,
She gazes at summer hues.
Her fingers touch the edge, testing.
She enters the water, heart trusting.
Her heart is filled to it's rim,
She found her love's sin.
He belonged to another, undertoe is strong
Water gushing her under, love gone wrong.
She struggles to the find the purpose,
Water nearly engulfing her lungs, she surpases.
Glazes at the shoreline, within arms reach she sees
A trusting hand, she reaches........
The hand pulling her in, she struggles to stand.
Friendly grip releases, the hold gone, struggles as she can.
Twirling and girgling under the water, she struggles for her life.
Tries another's hand to aid her in her strife.
The hand looks manly and strong,
Will this save her, all strength nearly gone.
She reaches, but it was never there.
A mirage, something that never was, his heart did not bear.
No options, she goes under the water again,
She strugles and sees all her hearts desires, gone
Unlived, unaccomplished, unworthy.
Water fills her lungs, her heart beating faster,
Realizes now is the time, she will meet her master
She surrenders to the oncoming blow
Her arm, shoulder, ribs, leg in a row.
She releases her lifeforce and is edged gently ashore.
A mighty oak tree, familiar to her as a child.
Rescues her from drowning, she rests awhile.
She sleeps, many days and nights...unworthy like a whore
Ashore she awakes as the surf continues to pound.
She glances back on the opposite shore, a mound
The friendly hand still there, but now untrusting.
Not caring, not sharing enough to find worthy.
The mirage hand, she regards highly,
A mistake? Did she not see?
Looks one last time, it disappears.
She turns her back, tears.
Before her stands the unknown,
Mistakes made, lessons learned, she has grown.
Reflecting on the past, wind and time have blown.
She straightens her hair & gown.
She looks for her metaphysical door,
Behind it she will find happiness, house & home.
She does not again, position herself to get BURNED!
In God she trusts | |
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| simple
Posted: 4/15/2007 6:18:09 PM | Underneath the covers at night
Myriad thoughts of you
Assemble themselves into a warmth
Replete with contentment | |
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| Out on the Terrace.
Posted: 4/15/2007 8:38:24 PM | Thank you both for posting - I enjoyed your work a lot.
Out on the Terrace
Out on the terrace I await my beloved
Wanting his strong, sweet embrace
The ocean surrounds me, filling my senses
I close my eyes and see his warm face
The kiss of the sunset still warm on my cheek
The breeze softly tickling my skin
The smell of the ocean, filling my breath
All my senses alive, waiting and keen
I smile as I feel his hand come from behind
My eyes close in sweet, soft bliss
He buries his head in the curve of my neck
And gives me a soft, teasing kiss.
My knees go weak at the touch of his hand
Gliding over satin and lace
He holds me so firm, knowing his power
That I am lost in his strong, warm embrace
His hands explore though they know me so well
Fingers consuming my soft skin in his touch
Overtaken in the moment I am lost in my love
I can't breathe; it is almost too much
I'm lost in his face as he's consumed in my love
I am lost as he is lost in our night
I am lost in his love and the beauty that's ours
I am lost in this perfection, so right
He kisses my belly and then rests his head
Lovers spent, sleep beckons again
I am lost in this blessing, lost in this gift
All my world disappears as I'm his
I curl into his arm, my hand over his chest
He kisses me soft on my head
Within an instant, he's off.. sleeping so deep
I smile and drift his till morning to keep | |
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| Where Are You My Lover
Posted: 4/18/2007 8:27:45 PM | Where Are You My Lover?
Where are you my lover,
Prince of my heart?
Where are you sweetest of men?
I miss you sweet lover
Your lips and your smile
Your eyes delighting in me once again
Come to me sweet prince
Love all that I am
I live to lie in your safe, warm embrace
I long for your beauty
I long for your touch
I long to stare at your loving, sweet face
Hurry baby | |
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| For My Son
Posted: 7/5/2007 6:53:14 PM | This is for my precious son who has learned how hard it is to get hit hard in the face with life. Love him like crazy.
For My Son..
I am living in a spiral..
ever sliding down
at first the ride was fun my friend
A blast to pave the town
It seemed the laughter would never end
I hopped on, hungry for more
But what I did not notice
Was that I'd entered a one-way door
The path began to narrow
The ride spun a little faster
I noticed I was out of control
That this ride had become my master
It really didn't matter
For it still was lots of fun
The faces slipping quickly by
My composure coming undone
A little spark of panic
Rose up within my soul
I really am in trouble here
Where's the fun? I'm out of control
The walls which had been coloured bright
Now smeared in streaks of death
Charcoal smudged with blood and filth
I struggled to catch my breath
I frantically tried to stop this chase
I panicked; I cried out loud
Isolation surrounded me
Gone were the cheers of the crowd
I tried to step backwards, I tried to rise up
I tried.. desperation was winning
I wanted no more this life of indulgence
I wanted no more of this spinning
Something within me rose up in hope
"I can pray" I said in my terror
It was something I hadn't done for years
I could see this perhaps was my error
A feeling of warmth rushed through my blood
A feeling of peace and of hope
I actually smiled as I spiraled more quickly
I actually knew I could cope
The Lord Himself reached out His hand
As angels surrounded my soul
The warmth, the love, overwhelming joy
I live saved; now Him I extol | |
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| Why Do Snow Angels Melt
Posted: 7/7/2007 9:03:38 PM | Why Do Snow Angels Melt?
Why do snow angels melt?
Why do flowers die?
Why to rainbows fade?
Where did the feelings go?
They used to be here
A deep void promising aid
Silence surrounds me
Numbing even my tears
Shut down.. try not to think
I need to not feel
I need a mental vacation
I don't think I even can blink
Darkness here..
A vast, black whole..
Tell me, should I go in?
Will somebody greet me?
Will somebody guide me?
Can this emptiness possibly win?
This "nothing" is good
I welcome it now
Life is full of such sorrow.
Far away there are voices
Reaching in but not here
I'll come back, but maybe tomorrow | |
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| Why Do Snow Angels Melt
Posted: 7/7/2007 9:35:42 PM | Hard to understand
why we live this way
Hard to know why we give ourselves away
Honesty imparts to one true heart
Words say one thing
soul says another
Imparting my heart and soul
not cheap
not me at all
You deafend me
last time
heart gave up
so did mind
I hope everyday
for one true heart to say
Live for the heart
make a new start
Until one cares enough
to see through my mask
I shall dwell in the hell
of my unlivable mask
great poetry here my friend! love it!  | |
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| Sweet Love...
Posted: 7/8/2007 8:42:26 PM | Thank you Jules :) I am so happy you came to visit and share from your own heart..
Sweet Love...
So patiently you wait for me
A small smile on your face
Watching me in my clumsiness
You adorned with mercy and grace
I am but like a small flower
Swaying in the field
You the sun above me shines
Your warmth and light, you yield
Your arms embrace me,
Your perfect love abounds
Every step I make,
Your host of Heaven surrounds
Your love washes over me
Timeless, endless, pure
Unspeakable and blinding
Omnipotent and sure
Ps.. I love You too! | |
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| Fill Me
Posted: 7/10/2007 10:17:05 PM | Fill me...
I carry the gaze of your eyes in my spirit.
I dream of your soft, sweet lips.
I breathe in to smell you and know that you are near.
I long to feel your hands on my hips...
I close my eyes and feel your kiss on my forehead.
I reach out my hand for your touch..
I lift my face as if to see your delight..
My desire becoming too much.
Beloved come drink in my sweetness for you.
Soak your face in my hair.
Surround me in love as you live to consume me
Our adoratiom so precious, so rare | |
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| To My Beloved
Posted: 7/10/2007 10:40:40 PM |  Awesome absolutely awesome If only i could find her | |
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| Captivating
Posted: 7/23/2007 7:27:59 PM | Captivating
Sculpted in beauty
God`s 6th-day creation
Given to earth and to man
For joy and elation
Oh woman, sweet woman
See you not who you are
Belle of the universe
God`s most brilliant star
To bring fresh new beauty
To shine forth God`s love
To bear life and nurture
Earth`s gift from above
You fight for what`s right
In family and life
You struggle for peace
Rising over the strife
Your lot seems not fair
You carry so much in your soul
Your passion and loveliness
Bearing the tole
Gracious and splendid
Alluring and bright
You bless those that surround you
And fight for what`s right
A warrior by nature
You fight for your own
Giving even your life
For their wellness alone
Sweet woman there is one
Who stands with your day
Who loves you through all
Who knows your thoughts and your way
He cries precious tears with you
Weeping with your pain
Smiling His love on you
For you He was slain
Know that His angels
Surround you by night
That you stand not alone
In this labourous plight
Know that His love for you
Is stronger than all
The demons that chase you
In His presence will fall
Smile on dear woman
Gather your loved ones near
Share your passion and love
Share your beauty so dear
You are loved, you are loved
You are valued and treasured
You are wonderfully made
You are God`s very own pleasure
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| Come Dance With Me
Posted: 8/30/2007 5:13:12 AM | Come Dance With Me
Come dance with me in the moonlight, my love
Come sing with me under the stars
Come lift your head to the heavens above
Take joy in this place that we are
Ours is this moment, ours is this day
Ours are the memories we make
Ours is the laughter, our hearts lead the way
Ours is our beauty to take
Let's bathe in this blessing, each day its own
Let's immerse ourselves in our love
Let's swim in desire, for which our hearts moan
The kind others only dream of
Surrender yourself to the gift of this day
Release yourself in this dream
Abandon yourself to delight in love's way
Smile... and let our souls beam | |
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| Come Dance With Me
Posted: 8/30/2007 9:15:39 PM | Decadence...
A bowl of ice cream amply filled
Can the saddest of spirits heal
Cold and sweet and lovingly chilled
Will soothe you, however you feel
Tickling your tongue with icy sweetness
It glides down your throat so smooth
Delighting your taste buds this chilling treatness
The weariest of hearts will be soothed.
I know what your thinking.. "she's done it again!
Now I have to run out to the store!!"
First it was strawberries with luscious whipped cream
And now I want ice cream even more
Enjoy!! I gotta go.. get.. a.. great big bowl..
of Ice Cream!!! | |
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| Fill Me
Posted: 8/31/2007 10:40:41 PM | the Divine within - one that rules the little places in my heart and makes them look simply palatial and over flowing with the sumptuous banquet of the sweet honey of your loving touch, polarizing each of what I thought of as me into a wholesome person once more,
Your love has touched the depth and core of my being to bloom to unfathomed heights . . .
I all but resign to be ever present to this Love forever and ever - what else am I to do . .. but kiss you every dawn and hug you each dusk . . .through reflection and meditation. | |
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| Fill Me
Posted: 8/31/2007 10:45:09 PM | The Precious treasure
Freshly packaged carnations and sunflowers
make a bouquet of colours and fragrances
that invoke the chords of two hearts to resonate
in a single melody, playing the tune of Kindred Spirits,
the orchestra ensemble of Angels in concerted mischievous
twirls of eights and tens that stir into the infinite,
elating the Souls to rise into the heavens for the most
awesome amazing relationship ever that Men have yet to see – that is the only way I love you and will love you – nothing else will do . . . .with sensuous kisses and melodious hugs | |
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| Come Dance With Me
Posted: 8/31/2007 10:47:37 PM | Dance with gentle grace, in the shroud of elegance
Where is that gracefulness, that gentleness,
that ability to dance with someone,
as if floating in the air,
all rhyme and reason set aside,
like a gentle fragrance of a rose bouquet,
that fills up the senses with the essence of love,
the sheer elegance of being as all judgments are suspended,
effortlessly flowing passions with the intimacy from the core,
with total acceptance of who each is,
dancing the waltz as if the tune was just made for the two,
oblivious of the world, as the world has become theirs,
the two surely become entwined as one.
Where is such beauty and poise,
the charm and allure that captivates the hearts,
and enraptures the Spirit to rise up
and like a sachet of flower petals that rain down upon us,
as if it was our wedding every day. | |
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| Come Dance With Me
Posted: 8/31/2007 10:50:19 PM | Almost midnight. .. . . May i have the next waltz
Almost midnight, the candle burns bright,
The shimmering silvery moonlight beckoning me to step forward,
In the shadows, there she stands, ever so gentle and graceful, arms inviting,
Twinkling stars in her eyes, her mouth red and bright like a sunflower smile
With a beating heart, I hold out my hand,
In my arms she floats effortlessly
Cheek to Cheek we dance till dawn, . . .
Holding her close,
Feeling her warmth against me,
Her hair so soft, her breath as sweet fragrance of Roses,
Her silken body a warm caress against my heart
We dance as one in absolute harmony,
Entwined in each other,
I become her, and she is me,
Soft delicate hands touch my soul,
I feel her sweetest sensual lips upon mine, blissfulness descends our hearts
No wine that night could redeem my high
All I feel is her gentle sweetness and graceful passion,
Her loving embrace, and sensual warmth,
My senses leave me orphaned
I am no more . . .
Ecstatic she is. .
Exuberance streaming from every pore,
She the elixir of life itself. .
Alive I feel, tingling in every cell,
And as waves of bliss sweep over
I hold on with tender desire, an unquenchable thirst in my heart
That silvery moonlight etched eternally in the folds of my heart
Sailing on a wonderful romantic waltz. .
Dancing through life, with passionate love.
May I my precious, have this last dance once more
~ Brahm | |
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| Come Dance With Me
Posted: 9/1/2007 8:06:50 AM | Oh my gosh Brahm - what beauty you have graced my forum with!!
Thank you and you are so very welcome to impart the thoughts of your soul anytime! | |
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| Kindred Soul
Posted: 9/1/2007 8:07:58 AM | Kindred Soul..
If I were a strawberry, you'd be my cream
If I were asleep, you'd be my dream
If I were a buttercup, you'd be the sun
if I were laughter, you'd be my fun
If I were a rainbow, you my pot of gold
If I were soda, you the ice to make me cold
If I were a poem, you'd be my rhyme
If I were a bell, you'd be my chime
With every step, you hold my fragile hand
In life's scary journey, you help me understand
In this song of our friendship, you sing to my heart
Thank you for all.. to you my blessings I impart
I truly love you and thank you for all Ger. | |
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| Kindred Soul
Posted: 9/1/2007 8:31:40 PM | The Roots Run Deep to Seek Love My Dear Kindred Spirit
The sap runs up the trunk and through the branches and life springs from the buds and blooms into the world, leaving behind a legacy of a fragrant beauty, the roots digging even deeper into mother earth to search for life giving nutrients so that this fragrant legacy evolves and flourishes into eternity. The scarcer the nutrients in the dirt the deeper the roots dig for life. Such incredible love that must leave a legacy behind.
Love must be like this life giving sap churned from the depths of the dirt and digs even deeper to create the fragrance that is left behind and imbues the very core of our being to open up and create extraordinary possibilities.
This life comes from the depths beyond the superficial dirt and the baggage, into our very core, wherein lives the spirit that needs to be awakened, to rise up and envelope the world with its purity . . .otherwise but for what life that may be lived in superficial love., my dear Kindred Spirit. | |
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