A quiet peace 

The only sound heard

Crisp crackling leaves

A welcome home 

Signaled beneath my feet

This weathered path

An old friend

Strong and steadfast 

Supporting towering trees

Cradle willowy nests

For chirping birds 

The first to break 

The serene silence

Upon this reposeful trek

Beyond the cities noise

A tranquil oasis 

Of perfumed dew

Atop mounds of 

Yawning petals

Eager for a drink

Meandering this maze

So much beauty

On display

Shadows nestled between 

Evergreens

As a powdery blue sky 

Peeks through 

This landscape

A moving stream of 

Vibrant colors 

More, a painting

Waiting to be viewed

Just steps away

Each day beneath

The golden rays of dawn

So strong is the coat

Of armor that you wear

An unseen protection

Behind which

Silent tears fall

Within this fortress

Stoically built

By lonely hands

Bound in time

You’re not alone

You’ve never been

I’m always at your side

Whisper my name

Look for a sign

A feather in the wind

A heavenly sky

Dry your tears

And remember

Love never dies

Each day freshly sculpted scenery

Emerge before our eyes

An ever-changing landscape

As nature's paintbrush 

Colors the sky

a palette of varying shades

Sets the days mood

From brilliant blues

so many hues

An enchanting canvas

Impossible to recreate

An early morning sunrise 

Framed by golden rays 

Offer a perfect backdrop for 

A splattering of 

A rainbow's dye 

Carried away by cooperative clouds 

Slowly meandering by

Evenings, offer a finale

As the sun slowly fades

Replaced by heavenly bodies 

Shrouded in midnight blues and grays

A blanket

Of brilliant twinkling stars 

That shine within the glow 

of the majestic moon

Whose presence 

Has never changed

A solace at the close of day

Recalling cherished memories

Trying passionately

Not to forget

Every nuance 

Each moment

When we first met

Those new beginnings

A promise

A kiss 

A forever knot 

Tightly tied

A circle with no end

Tracings of you

Etched firmly in my mind

Renderings that

Softly speak

In timeless whispers

Keep you near

Within my heart 

Remembering

The life we shared

Precious time gone by

Now remain forever images 

So alive

Tied securely

Beginning to end

Forever, in my mind

Looking down the sloping hills

A most perfect vantage point 

Draws me to this wondrous spectacle 

A nightly show

Between golden rays and umber hues

A splatter of brilliant blues

A perfect crescendo

That lies beyond the crashing waves

That seem to salute farewell

In unison 

As traffic lulls and people stop to glance

We cannot look away

All submit to this quiet slumber

Transfixed by an energy force

That invites us to this special place 

That lies beyond the horizon

Picturesque this line so straight

One has no choice but to imagine

An alluring palace

Where the sun sleeps

Under blankets of golden shadows

The scene is set

This magical array

That takes place precisely

At this time each day

As this fiery ball 

So brilliant and strong

Slips down submits

To the horizon

This majestic lifeline 

Calls upon us to say goodnight

We bid farewell knowing 

It will return tomorrow

This promise that sustains

Warmth and daylight

Fulfills our needs

Rests beyond the dark blue sea

So constant 

Close yet, far away

So very necessary

Embers a burning flame

A force of life that never dies

As we say our goodbyes

Do you ever think of me

Do I ever cross your mind

Something akin to 

Etched love letters

Wrapped tightly with twine

Do your thoughts ever drift

To those guileless days  

Of carefree innocence

When I was yours

And you were mine

Cherished memories 

Pressed firmly, as petals

Within the pages

Of eternal time

Treasured hidden passages

Captured in black and white

Are never far away

Whenever I close my eyes

Buried hushed images

Forever remain

Vividly, vibrantly alive

Heartfelt reminders

Of what could have been 

If only we were given

More time

After so many years

This question lingers

Its answer, I can’t find

Do your ever think of me

Do I ever cross your mind

It’s 2 am again

Watching shadows 

Dance upon the wall

A welcome refrain

An enchanting array

Flowing, swirling

Two hearts at play

In a trance-a dream

So alive

Or so it seems

This nighttime bliss

Too soon comes

To an abrupt end

By the amber glow

As morning begins

This evening ritual

A prophetic scene

Two lovers 

Sharing an endless dream

This orchestrated vigil

A waltz, a play

A kiss

A dance

Total bliss

Until morning appears

An unwanted scene

The light of day

A forced reality

If only life

Could be so simple

As shadows dancing

Upon a wall

No danger, no sadness

No sorrow or death

Only a lifetime of 

Happiness

Forever held within 

Loving arms

Choreographed as

A love that flows

And never dies

A dance

A kiss

A moonlit bliss

Why can’t life

Be as simple as this

What would I give

To return to those days

Those where we were unafraid

Free to run, to laugh, to live 

Fearless childhood bliss

What would I give

To once again

Hold your hand

Walk with you

Grow old with you

And feel the love

That we once had

The life that we once lived

What would I give

I'd give this time

These extra days

That I've lived alone

This life that I've made

I'd give it all, all away

I'd sacrifice 

All that I am 

All that I have

To be with you again

So many times I’ve

Tried to regress

Tried to go back

To return

But my search always 

Ends the same

I can't find you 

Despite visits to 

Old familiar places

I've waited for hours

Examining faces

Searching for you

But you never came

I promised the stars

That I'd do anything

Just to be 

With you again

Until then

I've resigned myself 

To wait patiently

To live out this life

Remembering

How it used to be

What would I give

Anything and everything

Transgressing words

A clear communication

Acutely heard

Signaling that change

Is coming

Like the wind

A storm on the horizon

Or news underway

Regardless

Life will never be the same

Thoughts hidden

Quietly we forbear

Avoiding decisions 

Hastily made

Truth so acquiescent

Wordless events

Silence so powerful

It demands respect

The future promises

To start again

Pray in solitude

Resistance refrained

Silence speaks volumes

Quietly within

My heart beats to love sincerely

My heart is open to trust again

Your interminable strength 

Your resolute patience

While waiting for me 

To accept  

Under your wings 

I have been lifted 

Now ready to experience 

All the love you have to give 

Now stronger more confident 

Boldly unafraid 

Your gentle touch heals me 

Your tears wash away my pain

Thank you 

For guiding, protecting and saving me

Mere words can never proclaim

My gratitude for your unselfish gift

Your genuine love

I’m blessed

Ocean waves crashing

Cascading and rearranging

Patterns in the sand

As I watch mesmerized

At the beauty of its precision

How its flow has no end

How such a powerful force

Can gently ease my soul

The sound so peaceful

Pounding harshly

As it rolls

I’m hypnotized

Revitalized by the beauty unfolding

Before my eyes

The salty mist caresses my skin

Natures gentle kiss

As the icy trickle

Tickles my toes

Once again

Refreshed renewed restored

Grateful that this one thing

Has managed to remain the same

Majestic, powerful and strong

With a constant reassurance

A welcome home

Calling my name

As it has

So many times before

Sleep so gladly welcomed

My eyes tightly close

In preparation of visions

That only appear in the dark of night

Quietly in my dreams

You silently

So sweetly arrive

No words are necessary

To explain

Why you are here

Or why you came

Your silhouette

Your eyes

Once again relay 

Within their haunting stare

A love you took

When you went away

Contemplating if you are really here

Seeing you in a different light

As you come to me in the dark of night

I try to reach out

My hand passes through

An image of you

When I speak

Words don’t transcend

Your stare pierces

I don’t comprehend

The message you attempt to send

As you vanish

Once again 

Is miss you so 

My silent friend

A dark sky amid storms

The house so warm and dry

Thoughts of you return

To occupy my mind

A reluctant rainy day pastime

Sounds of drumming droplets

Pelting on the pane

A chorus that slowly lulls me astray

Clouded scenes reappear

I can’t turn away

A day akin 

So many years ago

To a time

When you were here

Arms that held me close

A trusted shield

A humming quaver

Within our souls

Each note derived

A paradise

To have and hold

Love meant to last

But like a storm

Change came fast

Old regrets

Etched on translucent glass

A stare that fades

A fleeting mist

A day can change

Most anything

A life once planned

While teardrops sing

As they silently fall upon 

The window pane

A painfull stain

Streaming silent sighs

As I held you tight

Crystal drops

Our shattered goodbye

Or a jangled mess

Thoughts racing

Inside my head

Juggling stress

Wondering at times

If my face betrays

Do my eyes

Give my true

Feelings away

Are they revealing

A vision of strength

Behind a closed door

Or the reality

Of a scared woman

Crouched like a child

In a corner

Of the floor

Each day trying

To realize dreams

Practically impossible

To keep pace

Conforming, adapting

To join the human race

With rules so difficult

To comprehend

A desperate attempt

Not to give up

In the end

If you happen

To pass me by

On a crowded street

And peer into my eyes

And think that you’ve

Seen the real me

Then you undoubtedly know

That I’m desperately

Trying again today

To prove to the world

That I’m doing okay

If only I could ask you

How to begin again

Alone here, not knowing 

Looking for my best friend

I listen to the wind

As it blows through the trees

Hearkening but not a sound

Comes to me 

If you were here to guide

You’d tell me what to do 

How to step a foot outside

And start anew

It would be so much easier

With your advice

Telling me to just let go 

You’d say, "It’s not that tough"

I’d laugh and think, “he would know”

Remembering how the hard times

Helped us to grow

So come to me now

And together well fly

Finding the key

To start this new life

With new adventures

With new surroundings too 

There is just one thing missing though

And that is you

So long you’ve been away

Taken from my view

Come to me now

A rustle in the wind

I’ll be listening

As it blows through