Amidst the ruins of my heart
a soothing light comes through
I wish for a new start
sincere and true..
to share with you
From within the darkness I walk
Out into the light, I can once again see
It is time to begin anew
Timid and afraid
As in the light I join you
Afraid of what has been and could be
So fearful and fragile
your beams caress my soul
your laughter makes me smile
I follow my heart's call
Are our feelings true?
asks me my mind
will I be left behind
or let to live for you?
Your innocence and sweetness make me smile
Putting my heart together again
Though it may take awhile
Before my heart can
Truly be whole as it flies
I do not know wherein my destiny lies
Can it be true?
Does it lie with you?
We shall see
I want to see your eyes
tell me what's meant to be
what lies in store ahead
for you and me
but say no lies...
just how you feel
Are you for real?
Or is it fantasy?
With breathless sighs
I open my soul to destiny
For it is said
What will be, will be
My heart no longer cries
You have broken the inpenetrable seal
Do I dare believe?
Are you meant for me?
I met you in a lonely world.
Your soul sheltered my heart
From sorrow, loneliness and cold.
Promise we'll never part!
Have faith! Let's take each other's hand,
Say we can't go astray!
Why would cruel destiny demand
The joy we found today?
Here I stand
Not knowing what to say
Take me by the hand
Do not go away
Since I have met you
I cannot say nay
What should I do?
Will your love always stay?
I need your warmth to guide me thru
The perils of the day.
My love is true and it's for you!
It will not fade away!
Let us protect the bond we share..
Aspire to our dream..
Maybe we found a beacon where
Some things are what they seem!
My heart will soon be whole
And again it will soar
Completing my soul
I cannot ask for more
We have goals of our own
Is it worth a try
We will be shown
And the time is nigh
I'll help you to break free
from shadows in your past
I hope time lets us see
that we can build to last
With you here by me
Shadows are no longer cast
I am completely free
Help me forget my past
I want to give you all
that's in my hands to give
I want to break the wall
and show you how to live!
I want to give you all I can
All on my own
You are the sweetest man
I have ever known
I never lived before
Until you lit my way
Now all I'm living for
is you day after day!
I have never wanted more
Than what I could get my own way
You have opened the door
I see the light of day
I can't imagine how
my heart will stand the pain
if what you give me now
dissolves in summer rain
My heart is full now
Full of love for you
This I will vow
I will do all I can do
I want to promise you
a love that's pure and strong
All that you need to do
is trust we can't be wrong!
A love deep and pure
Starting from just names
A love steady and sure
Like the heart it tames.
The lines in italics were written by my wife, Ann. The rest by me. You may checkout some more poetry links here.