LOVE POEMS

My Heart Believes In You

I kept my head up high,

and then you came my way.

I have been hurt so many times.

My heart filled with so much pain.

but now that pain has gone away.

For I have found a place I want to be.

This place I see is with thee.

For in your arms I have felt and seen,

a wonderful feeling that I cannot believe.

A safe haven in your arms just for me.

Now I give my heart to thee.

For my heart believes in you.

We're Not In Love

So often people say they found their lover in their friend.

I just have to wonder if they�ve found a means to fit their end.

I thought I knew you for so long, but now I�ve come to see

That this man is a stranger, and you don�t remember me.

For the first time in my life I wanted someone I could keep-

To treasure me both heart and soul, to hold me in my sleep.

When I saw you I was overjoyed, my search at last concluded,

Who knew that I would come to find that I was just deluded?

Because as we grew together something still kept us apart,

I have your body and your mind, but I'll never have your heart.

And I still wish that we could have that true love and forever,

But reality stole my happy ending, leaving me with never.

And if you asked, what would I say?

Would I dare to throw it all away?

Would yes be right? Or is it no?

But we never ask, so on we go.

And still I know that in the end,

You�re not my lover but my friend.

This is the truth that I despise

When I suddenly realize:

We are not in love.

Will She Come?

all evening he waited

anxiously eyeing the clock

retracing his steps

over and over

counting the minutes

until her arrival

kneeling before a crackling fire

adding another log

he rose to check again

his preparations for tonight

the thick sheepskin rug

lay lovingly spread before the flames

waiting for her

the book

the one she longed after

in that tiny shop downtown

rested on the warm stone hearth

waiting for her

the wine

that special bottle

from a few years ago

late fall harvest

sat open

and sweet

waiting for her

the glasses

his best crystal

sat sparkling in the firelight

waiting for her

his hand

stopped a moment

over his heart

and lovingly fingered

the prize there

hidden away in his pocket

where it lay

waiting for her

taking the ring

from its secret place

he gazed at it

mesmerized by its shine

by what it stood for

soon he smiled and

softly slipped it back

to its repose

where it lay

waiting for her

seating himself back on the chair

he resumed his vigil

over the fire

over the wine

over the clock

over himself

and he sat

quiet and lost in thought

waiting for her

First Time Love

For the first time in my dismal life

I feel love flow in my heart

the same heart once thought cold and lifeless

fills with glorious joy and happiness

because of a woman

whose spirit is full of passion

her eyes that shine like sapphire stars

filled with warmth and beauty

a smile that brings happiness to my sad existence

I have never known love until now

because of the way she touched my heart

took hold of my depressed soul

and showed me the beauty of life's wonders

everything that I thought impossible

all seems to be within my grasp

I see everything in a new light

because of something I thought unworthy to feel

to feel love's tender kiss

and I bask in its beauty so

because of the feelings of a woman

whom I would love now and 'til

my heart beats its final note to life's great song

Heart Thoughts

Sitting here remembering when

I saw the beauty rush out like a might wind

I never saw it before or bothered to notice

But now I see it and on it I am focused.

The gentleness of your voice

The way you make me feel

when I see your lovely smile.

The way you laugh and care for others

Even go beyond the extra mile.

I am focused on that

whether you believe me or not

My heart aches for you

And my stomach is in knots.

Now I had to declare,

The thoughts of my heart.

In hopes that you'd give me,

A place in your heart