Life's Journey

It might be called a journey or simply a trip
But either way you look at it, that what life is
Except that the map and road marker are missing
And you never know what is waiting up ahead
Or just around the next corner or bend in the road
So you just take things as they come flying at you
Just making the best of things along with some prayer
That things won't over-heat or that you''ll run out of gas
Or have your suspension give out when the road get bumpy
Along with the myriad of other trials that can occur
Especially when on life's long and ever winding road
Yet through it all we make the best of our journey
With the hope that when we look back on our travels
That we can smile on the good times along with the hard times
And that the memories will be in retrospect good ones
With life and with the ups and downs of love . . .

Not Much of A Man

For a long while now
I have been so pathetic
Not much of a man
As I have grovelled
And pandered
Doing all that I can
To soften your heart
And win your love
And your affection . . .
Yet, all I have gained
Has been your rejection
And even your scorn
Maintaining myself
Being kind and thoughtful
Patient and caring
Ever courteous
But with no manly bearing
With no spine and not much of a man . . .

A Pleasant Chat on the Phone with You

My heart skipped a couple of beats tonight
As we chatted for awhile over the phone
Your words calmed my spirit
And I didn't feel so alone
Your tone and voice touched my heart
And even though we're apart
For me you will always be
My loving sweetheart

Please, Not Just Another Dream

It has been a difficult day
And an even more difficult evening
During the day I've managed to stay somewhat stoic
But as the sun set I have found it more and more difficult to hold back
Tears that have flown like rivers from my eyes as my heart has ached
All because I am fearing that I already know what is in your heart
Realizing that you may have given up and are doing your best
To just patiently tolerate me and hoping I will go away
Yet, I still pray and hope that your heart will soften
And we will once again share love between us
Where the days will no longer be difficult
And I will no longer have to be stoic
Because our hearts will be full
With love reigning supreme . . .
Oh, God! Please, please
Make this a reality
And not a fantasy
Or another . . .
Dream

My Pleasant Life's Surprise

My life has been full of surprises
Except for the sunsets and sunrises
And the love I have in my heart for you
A love that burns more brightly than the sun
Warming both my body and my soul
And that is how it has always been
As you have brightens my days
Comforting me with your love
Be it in a sunset or sunrise
What a pleasant surprise
To have found you
And to have you
By my side
Forever . . .

In Fearful Contemplation of Losing You

In these last many days
And for now many months
I have felt myself fading
With a feeling so degrading
As I fearfully comtemplate
Losing you and your love
And becoming less than whole
Causing my body and soul
To cry out in mortal pain
As the tears pour like rain
And my reason for living
Begins to die little by little
With my heart breaking
Into a million pieces . . .

Alone, But Not Really

You are away
At least for awhile
And once again
I find myself
Alone . . .
Yet, in my mind
You are so close
For I carry you
In my heart
Always . . .
For you see
It is simple
I am in love
With you
Forever . . .
And for this reason
I am with you
Even when apart
And I'm never
Alone . . .

Saturday Trimming . . .

A Saturday of yard work
Trimming bushes and trees
And sprucing up the yard
With you by my side
And with you on my mind
Causing my heart to sing
While every few moments
I flash a casual glance your way
As you sway next to me
Gleaming with beauty
In the Saturday sun
And I fantasize trimming
Another bush . . .