Tag Archives: Romance

You Took My Breath Away


  You Took My Breath Away   You were not the most beautiful girl there,   But your eyes were expressive and deep.   I did not hang on every word you spoke,   But inside I made promises to … Continue reading

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The Love I Left Behind


  My heart built walls because I could not trust.   With no one to care for my heart would rust.   I challenged my heart to venture out again.   Because of deep wounds, it was reluctant to begin. … Continue reading

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Our Valentine Tree


  Our Valentine Tree   We fell in love on Valentine’s Day.   The minute you laughed I knew.   I was destined to be yours, my love,   And I would be blessed with you.       We … Continue reading

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I’ll Choose to Burn the Ice Away


  I’ll Choose to Burn the Ice Away   Why is it so hard to love you?   My cold heart snuffs the flames.   I want to respond with tenderness and love,   And call you sweeter names.   … Continue reading

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Love Changed Me


      Love Changed Me   I was running fast and free,   Trying to keep you far away.   Somehow I lost my point of view.   On our first date I wanted to kiss you.   Because … Continue reading

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She Sang


We were sitting at a table waiting for our food, bored with each other, wishing time would go faster and we could each go our own way.  That’s when the singer appeared.  I didn’t get her name nor do I … Continue reading

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What Is This Thing Called Love?


  What is This Thing Called Love   What is this thing called love   That rips and tears at my heart?   Knowing how much love hurts me,   Why did I allow love to start?       … Continue reading

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Words on Fire!


  Words on Fire   When my muse comes around to inspire   My words dance with fire   Building castles everywhere   Out of dreams and thin air   Blending new romance with raw desire.       With … Continue reading

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Lucky Indeed


  Lucky Indeed   I thought I was a hammer made of steel,   But she softened my heart and made me feel,   I was a restless knight riding a spirited steed,   But she quenched my fires and … Continue reading

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My Son, Listen to My Words of Wisdom (Part 2)


  My Son, Listen to My Words of Wisdom (Part 2)   My son, the time for choosing friends is ripe,   First, you can tell a tiger by its stripes.   A friend can fool you when he growls … Continue reading

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