thx for the good words, i will try posting something i think..

~I Want~

I want to stay here.
I want to bask
in your smile
and soak up the
sound of your voice.

I want to freeze time.
I want for this
moment to never end,
to always feel your
heartbeat against me,
to feel your arms
wrapped around me.

I want to feel safe.
I want to laugh and tease.
I want to close my eyes
and feel your fingers
tracing delicate patterns
against my skin.

I want to be free.
I want to hold
my head high
and smile through
the tears.

The story is old
the tale is true
although few believe
but me and you.

A forest deep
a castle bright
and always there
the guiding light.

A king, a queen,
a duke, the fool,
the enchantress
by a moon-lit pool.

A knight, a steed,
a wizard's grail
God save the souls
should you fail.

Faith and hope
then pain, a cry
while in the air
the dragons fly.

A shadow falls
over the moon
marching feet
they're coming soon.

The battle long
the toll is great
so waged are wars
that stem from hate.

But in the end
truth wins the fight
to carry on
through one more night.

Wowwee I Want......... I have read this over and over, I am still trying to figure out what you are saying in the end. It seems to turn, then again, maybe not. I think I will read it somemore....
Woww!!!

love it-the form is deceptively simple, but with a great image of our concept of good and evil just under the surface. thanks, minx

I thank you both very much for your comments. This is the first time I've written in such a "short" fashion but it appeals to me in that most of my stuff just...comes out! :lol:
Thank you very much for your kind words!

Kiss me softly and save my soul,
hold me tight, don't let me go.
Touch my cheek and make me sigh,
love me true for this won't die.
Wipe a tear and ease my ache,
with you I'd rather give than take;
my life, my heart, my trust, my all,
yet still I know my dream will fall.

Sculptured emotions given freely from within
can be taken without greed, the deep one reached
the stronger they become.
For when you will from the ground core of sharing
with another, your true gifts will shine through.

Good stuff MINX.
Never give up on the journey of your inter-utopia.

It's cold in the world
when you reach out
to grasp the fleeting of
what never was there.

It's hard all alone as
you stand in the crowd
and the mask is
the smile that you wear.

Minx...... Words fail me......

She walked in darkness,
the wind as her guide.
She cried in solitude,
tears she can't hide.

She smiled so sadly,
the pain held so tight.
She sighed so softly,
and longed for the light.

Imagine my surprise
when I looked to see
that this lonely lady
was in fact just me.

Minx, I've come to know some part of you from your journal. Now I've come to know another part via this thread. We are deep wells and multifaceted. In time and with effort we can come to know something of each other...in the mind's eye and by the mind's ear, at least. Thanks for offering these contributions from within. There is always more revealed...

Well the words are back....And I am awestruck once again. You seem to bring out something in me with your words, and I like it. Thanks for sharing

I am always overwhelmed by the support I receive here...thank you for your kind words. And yes J.R.V.A. I guess I was in a bit of a lull there but that never lasts long! Too much inside to get out! :) So, without further ado....

~Reflection~

I looked at a reflection
in a mirror and it was me.
Yet that is not the girl I am,
my true self should be free.

For life is just a journey
filled with laughter and with tears;
good friends who stand beside you
through the ever-changing years.

I looked at the reflection,
caught a memory of a smile
it was a small reminder that
you've made it all worthwhile.

A smile can last a lifetime,
while a memory can fade.
I do my best to stumble through
this world that I have made.
Life's a song I'll sing aloud,
a dance we all can share.
A precious gift to treasure
because I know you care.

Minx,
Thanks for the comment you left on my post, the response I've gotten so far (even though it's small) has made my day. I really really like some of your poems you have here, this stanza:

Imagine my surprise
when I looked to see
that this lonely lady
was in fact just me.

It really got to me. Maybe it's because I can see myself in your writing. Either way, your words are beautiful, and thus, so are you.

Thank you ccxcone! I really do look forward to seeing a little more of your writings here as well! :)

Once upon a memory
a smile came alive,
a dream that slumbered wakened
and it brought along a smile.
The jester tipped his hat to me,
the birds sang out a tune,
the flowers danced upon a breeze
as sun gave way to moon.

Peace begins with a smile."
-- Mother Teresa

a smile can be the best thing
thanks for the reminder, Minx!

Ah, my dear friend...You are simply amazing! Still bearing the queen of lit title! You have some awe inspiring work here my dear. I can't wait until the writers block clears in my head so I can start contributing some more here.
Thank you for adding so much life to this forum!
*hugs*
~Angel~

I enjoy your writing,
There is a lot to soak in when you go through this thread.
And I have fun reading it.
I am glad that you have a place like this to be able to write so comfortably in.

Wow...Thanks for the smile minx

I don't usually lean towards the sappy/mushy/upbeat poems but here's one that's been niggling at my brain for sometime.

I like big, stupid dogs and walks in the rain,
Talking 'till dawn with nothing to gain.
I like sunshine and roses, ribbons and lace,
I like to meander through life at slow pace.
I like picnics in meadows, the smell of fresh hay,
The way the air feels after raining all day.
I like laughter from children, purrs from a cat,
A wink from a stranger - I like it like that.
I like a good giggle, a tickle and grin,
I like deep hard kisses that make my head spin.
I like long, lingering looks and sleeping in late,
Sipping champagne with a fire in the grate.
I like dewdrops and sunsets, waves on the sand,
I like summer storms and a man with strong hands.
I like secrets and moonbeams, a dance in the dark,
A trip to the zoo or slow walk through the park.
I like watching leaves fall and kittens at play,
Stealing a kiss in the midst of the day.
I like singing out loud, candles and wine,
Waterfalls, lightning and a love to call mine.
I like secret wishes, soft sighs in the night,
Dreams that are made in the fading twilight.
I like walking in moonlight, laughing out loud,
Sharing a joke or just watching a cloud.
I like rose petals, rainbows, birds in the sky,
A bright sunny day, ships sailing by.
I like seashells, windmills and hidden treasure,
A look in your eye that promises pleasure.
I like love at first sight, a candle's soft glow,
Dancing 'till sunrise, angels in snow.
I like sad love songs and the cry of a loon,
shooting stars, campfires, a big Harvest moon.
I like fairie tales, surprises, hearts that are true,
presents with bows, flowers covered in dew.
I like country roads, waterfalls and wishing wells,
snowflakes, sand castles and fragrant bluebells.
I like big, stupid dogs and hearts that are true,
I'd like to take my love and share it with you.

You are...

My light when the day fades.
My smile when the tears fall.
My hope when the faith fails.
My soul when it's lost.
My air when I'm winded.
My star when I wish.
My candle when dark comes.
My heart when it's missed.
My life when I'm breathing.
My love when you're close.

Wonderful, simply wonderful work my dear!
I will say to you what I have said to J.R.V.A. time and time again...
Get a book started if you haven't already!

I've been suffering severely from writer's block! I have a poem that I have almost done and many, many one, two and three liners. But nothing to post! AHHHHHHHH!

Keep up the good work! ;)

*hugs*

Beautiful minx, you paint such a lovely picture with your words, thanks for sharing

It's been a while so here's more "release" :)
Hope you like....

Gagged and tied
yet left for dead;
wicked thoughts run
through my head.

Shamed and silenced,
empty while here;
private demons that
know every fear.

Loved and lost
and cast aside;
cherish the soul
as it tries to hide.

Cold and alone,
empty and bare;
if only they knew
what I had to share.

Such deep words in wonderful poems that bring out vivid, sad pictures... You have an amazing way with words. Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us.

A whisper, just an echo
lost amongst
the tumbled thoughts
that linger in my head.

A cry, heard yet unheeded,
wasting away
in the crevices
of my soul.

A memory, faded and torn
struggling to survive
in the darkness
that is I.

Well Minx, I really like this. It makes me think about things, as I read it again and again. You really can bring the emotion out with your pen. Thanks

Thank you! Coming from you that means a lot.

Your words touch me.
I don't know what else to say.
I really don't.
I don't have the words to express how your writing affects me.
Thank you.

All caught up on this thread...took me a while - but it was worth savoring it.

Thanks, Minx!

Your writing soothes the savage beast.

Bump!

You feel
You write
I read
I feel

I suck

I really enjoyed this Minx

Thank you torgone....those words mean a lot to me. :icare:

And thank you everyone elce for the nice comments. I seem to have hit a bit of a block....start writing a few lines and they just don't flow. *shrug*
Soon enough....

Winter Trees

Like skeletons stripped of flesh
with frozen, agonized fingers
they reach for the light
that isn't there.
Catching frozen teardrops
on their outstretched hands,
do they feel the cold
as I?

Yeah, I think about that too, Minx.
I sort of feel bad for the trees and stuff - out there in the cold all winter...

As always, touching words, Minx.

But you are so warm.......
You have a way, that when I read what you write.....