~ Love ~

Love ...........


Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you.


When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever.


Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face.


In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you.


You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life."


— Bob Marley

~ Relationships ~

Relationships ............



"When we're incomplete, we're always searching for somebody to complete us. When, after a few years or a few months of a relationship, we find that we're still unfulfilled, we blame our partners and take up with somebody more promising. This can go on and on--series polygamy--until we admit that while a partner can add sweet dimensions to our lives, we, each of us, are responsible for our own fulfillment. Nobody else can provide it for us, and to believe otherwise is to delude ourselves dangerously and to program for eventual failure every relationship we enter."

~ Secret ~

Secret .........



Stare at your picture
Can’t help but to wonder
and think about you
Love your smile
Too afraid to tell you
Because then you might think differently


Love the look in your eyes
that I can’t seem to explain
Sometime I tend to let it drive me insane
Or get to the point where it brings me pain


You are my secret
I do adore you
But you’ll remain a secret
Because it wouldn’t be a secret
if I told you


So still, a secret you’ll remain
Even though it brings me heartache and pain
The same pain lets me know that I’m still sane


But a secret
comes a secret pain.

~ Miscommunication ~

Miscommunication .........

Miscommunication can change a person’s path.
It can alter your opinion, even fill you with wrath.

Always try to eliminate it before you place the blame,
when heated words are said nothing remains the same.

It leads to misunderstanding and breach of trust.
to express ourselves more accurately is definitely a must.

To lose through Miscommunication is a terrible loss,
we may lose something dear to us and forever bear a cross.

We could be the bearer and not even know,
it’s important to lead by example for you reap what you sow.

Have courage to confront, to clear the air.
To leave things unsaid leaves a terrible tear.

~ Let Me ~

Let Me . . .

let me reach out and touch you
and gently take your hand in mine
fingers entwined in a lover's knot
pinkie swear that we'll never part

let me pull you down on a grassy bed
while you can pull me deep inside you
pulled together as sure as gravity
we pull each other into paradise

let me caress and kiss you
so gently brush your lips with mine
tongues move in a lover's dance
two hearts bound by sweet romance

let me push you back onto the leaves
and your hips push back to meet me
I push so deep to that secret place
as our desire pushes us to the brink

~ Man Of My Dreams ~

Man of my dreams .........


Fill my heart up,
make it whole
Look into my eyes and see my soul
Touch my body
with the tenderness you feel


Hold me in your arms
so I know this is real
His gentle voice speaks softly in my ear
Saying all the words that I long to hear


Desire me
like no other man could
Make passionate love to me
the way a man should
Let me feel your kindness,
strength and love


To know that
you were sent from heaven above
A promise to keep,
to share and remain


Bringing joy and happiness
never causing me pain


Fulfilling my world
deep in the night
I eagerly fall asleep
and await the delight


This man that I speak of
is not what it seems
He is a man that I meet
every night in my dreams.

~ The Road ~

The Road ........


She walks along the winding road so many turns,
not sure which way to go
She stops to see a familiar road
one she has been down so many times
before It leads to a place of
forbidden happiness and empty love


She walks down this road often
It takes away her loneliness
It is only temporary
She is afraid to take the other roads
for fear of what she might encounter


The uncertainty frightens her
Her heart is bruised
She smiles without true happiness
not quite sure what happiness really is


She wants so much to know
She wants to be able to feel again
The roads of life have been hard
She wonders where the other roads will lead
She hesitates
She struggles
She walks
She comes to the familiar road
and stops


She wants more than that road will bring her
She turns away from that road
and walks on

~ Life ~

Life .........


Life a maze
The never-ending circle
that surrounds us
Running through it
Slowing down


Sometimes missing the very thing
That makes us whole
We are all searching
We are all yearning
We are all needing
and wanting


So often we lose ourselves
And spend so much time trying
To find our way back


We get caught up in our own needs
We forget that which is important
The passions of our inner being
Our love
Stop
look around
and be still
Listen
hear
observe
Feel

~ In The Stillness Of The Night ~

In The Stillness Of The Night ..........




In the stillness of the night
as the candle light flickers
the faint sound of music playing in the background
my heart is lonely


Longing for the echoes of love
that haunts my thoughts
the peace inside me
wants to be shared
to feel………
to touch………


A desire to tap inside
the realm of a profoundly
tender affection to embrace passion
into the depths of my soul
to capture a distinct entity
of another separate
from the body
to exist in time
not of this world…


in the stillness of the night
how my heart does yearn

~ A Silent Prayer ~

Dear God,

Please untie the 'knots' that are in my mind,
my heart and my life.

Remove the have-nots,
the can-nots
and the do-nots that I have in my mind.

Erase the will-nots,
may-nots
and might-nots
that may find a home in my heart.

Release me from the could-nots,
would-nots and should-nots
that obstruct my life.

And most of all,
dear God,
I ask that you remove from my mind,
my heart and my life
all of the am-nots that I have allowed
to hold me back,
especially the thought that I am not good enough.

~ Times in Life ~

Times in Life ..........

There are times in life
When you feel as if the earth
Has opened up
And swallowed you whole . . .
And you seriously doubt
If you'll ever stop hurting.
And it's then that you need
To realize you can't
“Make everything all right.”

All you can do is survive,
One hour at a time,
Then one day at a time.
But you are not alone.
There are many who care about you
And are ready to lend you their strength
When yours is all gone.

So hang on, because the sun
Will rise again . . .
And though you'll
Never forget,
You will survive this
And go on.

~ The Story of Life ~

The Story of life ............

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, coworker, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger), *but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will affect your life in some profound way.*

And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

*Everything happens for a reason.*

Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck.

Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul.
Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become. *Even the bad experiences can be learned from.* In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.

If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

*Make every day count.*

Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again.

Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen.

Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high.

Hold your head up because you have every right to.

Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you.

You can make of your life anything you wish.

Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

*Most importantly,* *if you LOVE someone tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.*

And learn a lesson in life each day that you live.

That's The Story Of Life.

~ One Small Rose ~

One Small Rose ......

I would rather have one small rose
From the garden of a friend
Than to have the choicest flowers
When my stay on Earth must end.

I would rather have one pleasant word
In kindness said to me
Than flattery when my heart is still
And my life on Earth has ceased to be.

I would rather have a loving smile
From friends I know are true
Than tears shed round my casket
When this world I've bid Adieu.

Bring me all your flowers today
Whether pink, white or red:
I'd rather have one blossom now
Than a truckload when I'm dead.

~ Wildflowers ~

Wildflowers ........


Lord, help me to grow as the wildflowers grow
be it a meadow or a crack in cement.
Despite the terrain, be it good or bad,
let me know I am there by intent.

Instead of my sadly complaining within
regarding life's rough terrain,
May my face, too, look upward to you
through seasons of drought and rain.

Help me to bloom as the wildflowers bloom,
regardless of where I am placed;
wherever the spot You plant me, Lord,
let the air there be sweet with Your grace.

Someday a tired pilgrim may stop to rest
from carrying his heavy load
And thank my Creator for placing me there
to brighten that spot in life's road.

~ Voices And Choices ~

Voices and Choices ..........




The voices and choices
are too much at times
and I need a quiet place
just me and the moon
or me and the sky

a place where I can hear God whisper
reminding me to breathe
asking me to 'hold on'
and when I hear this
I know everything will be fine

~ Forgive My Fear ~

Forgive my fear .......

I walk on space,
On air so thin
I fear to fall.

Dear God forgive me
For my fear to love
For being so small
In a world so big
Forgive me for not wanting pain
For seeing it first before joy

I know I shouldn’t look first,
At how easily I bruise
Or harden my shell to outside touch,
Or hide within my self,
Or stare with dead eyes

Forgive my fear
Of reaching out over empty spaces,
For taking all the love you give
And giving nothing in turn

When next I shy, nudge me to try
When next I sigh, nudge me to smile
When next love needs, steady my feet
That I may be here,
To brave my fear.

~ Kindness ~

" Every act of kindness is like a pebble thrown in a pond, sending out ripples far beyond, where the pebble entered the water. When we're caring and kind to others, our actions send rings of kindness that spread from one to another "



Kindness is a powerful change agent.

And can touch someone so deeply that it becomes the catalyst for opening up their heart.

When I first entered banking we used messengers to deliver the daily work to the main operations center.

Each day this sour old man named Carl came to pick up our documents. He never smiled or said hello. He seemed to hate the world. He glared at us and we all glared back at him.

One day I decided I would be begin to be very nice to Carl to see if I could “crack” him. It started as a challenge, but after a couple weeks he began to change. At first only I noticed, but soon the whole office was aware of it too.

I began by greeting Carl very warmly each day when he arrived. Initially, he was annoyed by this since my calling him by name and saying hello meant he’d have to respond to me. But it didn’t take long before he didn’t seem to mind at all.

Carl began to smile and acknowledge us when he came in. He’d stop by my desk when he first arrived to chit chat and say hello to me personally. It became his daily habit.

Carl started to open up. Each day he’d reveal a bit more about his life to me. Over time I learned that he was a widower and that his only child had died too. He had no brothers or sisters and no other family.

Carl approached the world as an angry man, but deep down he really was just very sad and lonely. No wonder he glared at the world! It was his way of dealing with his pain.

I can’t say Carl became a darling because of this, but I can say he changed for the better and it was a change noticed by all.

I learned a valuable life lesson that year about the power of simple kindness.

I was raised to be kind to others to look for ways to help when I could. But, this was the first time I’d actively used “kindness” in this way.

I came to understand that soft and gentle ways of dealing with others were much more effective than hard-nosed aggressive tactics. No matter how someone appeared on the outside I knew that inside they just wanted to be liked and valued and to have others take an interest in them. This approach served me well as my career advanced and I began managing larger groups of people.

After seeing how Carl’s heart had opened, I never took the power of simple kindness for granted again. I don’t know what ever became of Carl, but I like to think that feeling valued by our office helped him find some happiness in his life.

I believe kindness to be the touchstone for many other qualities that we value. If we’re kind we’re more apt to be compassionate, considerate, supportive and generous towards others too. Focusing on kindness might inspire more kindness which could even foster a culture of kindness – what a concept. It’s worth trying as far as I’m concerned.

Why not throw your “pebble” in the pond today and see how far the rings travel? You just might find that your kindness made a difference in someone’s life.

Have you ever gone out of your way to be kind to someone who didn’t seem to appreciate it? What happened? Do you think it was a worthwhile effort on your part?

~ Free To Be ~

Free To Be ...........



We all look for reasons for being
A reason to do something
A reason to act
A reason to be something


We say to ourselves
If only I had this or that
Then I will be happy


So we wait for something
To motivate us
Dare us to succeed
Dare us to change
Dare us to be


Our past seems our
Constant companion
And cruelest of enemies
Never forgetting previous follies


Perhaps the greatest dilemma of all
When we begin treating
Our dreams as imposters
Come only to create future
Dissappointment and despair


Tragically losing
What could have been


So we wait for
Our opportunity
Our time
Our chance


Sadly
Waiting for
The perfect moment
The perfect reason
Will never come


Is it fear that hinders us
Fear of failure?
Or is it something else entirely?
For if it's failure we fear
Who or what defines it ?


Could it be
That the true villain isn't fear
But the failure to accept this one truth
That our worth
Isn't defined by the world
It's defined by us


When looking for a reason
To be something
Remove these shackles of comparison
Don't be, just because
That's what you ought to be
Be, because that's who you are


If comparison is the guiding light
That defines the markers
Along our path
It's not our path we wander


There is a whisper within us
We all feel it
We all know it


This indescribable greatness
That lies within every human soul
A value that cannot be
measured
explained
or proven
It just is


Never allow entrance of your heart
The world's definition of your value
It will create something
Entirely unattainable
Hopelessly out of grasp


Will we define our greatness
By comparing ourselves to others
Or
By looking within ourselves ?
That is the question


Shrug off these shackles that bind
The world's definition of you
And your value
And you will be free as never before


Free from fear
Free from despair
Free to succeed


Free to be ....

~ Love ~

Love Is ........

Love is a volatile word, a mysterious realm all its own. It can blind and mislead the most calculated of men. Love is like an unpredictable reaction, a different experience each and every time it makes its presence known. Love can kill everything around it, Love can spark growth, Love can rebuild and Love can destroy….

Love can be a blessed event and a dark moment all in the blink of an eye. Nobody can predict when or where love will come about…how it will affect those involved or what it may reveal about each person it touches…

Love is unpredictable, a blessing and a curse. Love is a lesson all in itself, some catch on while others drown slowly it its vast meaning. Love comes and goes, both caresses and stings…it can bring life and usher in death….all in the same breath.

Love is caustic, an unprecedented foe to those not strong enough to weather the storm it is. Love, in whatever shape it takes and whatever outcome it brings about, also brings balance. So when there’s death it brings life, when there’s pain, Love brings strength, when there’s a loss, Love brings something overwhelmingly valuable. Love is the great equalizer in this chaotic lifetime. Love is what it chooses to be at that very instance it appears. Love can be a much-needed breakup so that someone can start anew; Love can be that one person that compliments another. Love can be whatever the moment needs in order to restore balance. It might not always be what one desires or what one may feel they need…rather Love is a method that allows the forces that be to restore what sorely was missing at that moment in time. Love is Joy…Love is Pain…Love is Strength…Love is Balance.

~ Marriage ~

Before marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves.
After marriage,
the 'Y' becomes silent!

~ Destiny ~

Destiny.........


Destiny sits upon the morning horizon
Always in site, but never clear
And as I travel along the road I have chosen
Destiny remains forever in place
Sitting upon the morning horizon

But as the years pass
And the road spans the distance
Between yesterday and tomorrow
I know my destiny will arrive

For time alone will close the gap
So yesterday becomes dust filled memories
And the horizon of tomorrow
Will be the road of today

For then,
there will be no yesterday or tomorrow,
only today

And when that day arrives
I will find peace and be complete
For I will be one with my destiny

~ Let It Flow ~

Let It Flow .........



I think about you
all the time.
I know I probably shouldn't,

Destiny
caused us to meet.
Destiny
has brought us together.
Destiny
decided I should love you.

So I'm counting on Destiny
to finish what had started.


I don't completely understand
all the circumstances
of our relationship.
I don't know what
goes through your mind


I wish I knew
what you really wanted
deep down
How you see the end.


Do we share
the same perspective?
In your mind,
do we share the future?



And I wonder
if it wasn't
irrational
and even a bit
foolish
to love
without security.



Deep inside
I feel we belong
together...
in love
because I know
you make me happy.
Probably could forever.


I'd give almost anything
to feel this love
unrestricted and free.
Let the whole world see
I love you.


Let it flow...

~ Hold On Tightly ~

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HOLD ON TIGHTLY

---

Hold on tightly to what is truly important in life.

Hold on to faith;
it is the source of believing that all things are possible. It is fiber and strength of a confident soul.

Hold on to hope;
it banishes doubt and enables attitudes to be positive and cheerful.

Hold on to trust;
it is at the core of fruitful relationships that are secure and content.

Hold on to love;
it is life's greatest gift of all, for it shares, cares, and gives meaning to life.

Hold on to family and friends;
they are the most important people in your life, and they make the world a better place. They are your roots and the beginnings that you grew from; they are the vine that has grown through time to nourish you, help you on your way, and always remain close by.

Hold on to all that you are and all that you have learned,
for these things are what make you unique.

Don't ignore what you feel and what you believe is right and important;
your heart has a way of speaking louder than your mind.

Hold on to your dreams;
achieve them diligently and honestly.

Never take the easy way or surrender to deceit. Remember others on your way and take time to care for their needs.

Enjoy the beauty around you.
Have the courage to see things differently and clearly.

Make the world a better place one day at a time, and don't let go of the important things that give meaning to your life.

~~ Author Unknown ~~

~ Ten Secrets ~

---

TEN SECRETS

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1. THE FIRST SECRET
   The Power of Thought.

   Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about. Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships. Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about ourselves and others. If we want to love someone, we need to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you recognize him or her when you meet him or her.

2. THE SECOND SECRET
   The Power of Respect.

   You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them. The first person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain self-respect ask yourself: "What do I respect about myself?" To gain respect for others, even those you may dislike, ask yourself: "What do I respect about them?"

3. THE THIRD SECRET
   The Power of Giving.

   If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it! The more love you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give of yourself, freely and unconditionally. Practice random acts of kindness. Before committing to a relationship ask not what the other person will be able to give to you, but rather what will you be able to give them. The secret formula of a happy, lifelong, loving relationship is to always focus on what you can give instead of what you can take.

4. THE FOURTH SECRET
   The Power of Friendship.

   To find a true love, you must first find a true friend. Love does not consist of gazing into each other's eyes, but rather looking outward together in the same direction. To love someone completely you must love them for who they are, not what they look like. Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If you want to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring friendship.

5. THE FIFTH SECRET
   The Power of Touch.

   Touch is one of the most powerful expressions of love, breaking down barriers and bonding relationships. Touch changes our physical and emotional states and makes us more receptive to love.

6. THE SIXTH SECRET
   The Power of Letting Go.

   "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you it's yours, if it doesn't it never was." Even in a loving relationship, people need their own space. If we want to learn to love, we must first learn to forgive and let go of past hurts, and grievances. Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, egos and conditions. "Today I let go of all my fears, the past has no power over me-today is the beginning of a new life."

7. THE SEVENTH SECRET
   The Power of Communication.

   When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love know that you love them and appreciate them. Never be afraid to say those three magic words: "I Love You." Never let an opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone you love with a loving word - it could be the last time you see them. If you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the people you loved, who would you call, what would you say and, why are you waiting?

8. THE EIGHTH SECRET
   The Power of Commitment.

   If you want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it, and that commitment will be reflected in your thoughts and actions. Commitment is the true test of love. If you want to have loving relationships, you must be committed to loving relationships. When you are committed to someone or something, quitting is never an option. Commitment distinguishes a fragile relationship from a strong one.

9. THE NINTH SECRET
   The Power of Passion.

   Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting passion does not come through physical attraction alone, it comes from deep commitment, enthusiasm, interest and excitement. Passion can be recreated by recreating past experiences when you felt passionate. Spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence of love and happiness are the same; all we need to do is to live each day with passion.

10. THE TENTH SECRET
    The Power of Trust.

    Trust is essential in all loving relationships. Without it one person becomes suspicious, anxious and fearful and the other person feels trapped and emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone completely unless you trust them completely. Act as if your relationship with the person you love will never end. One of the ways you can tell whether a person is right for you is to ask yourself: "Do I trust them completely and unreservedly?" If the answer is "no", then you must think very carefully before you make any type of a commitment.

~ Patience ~

Patience ..........

I am waiting
Though not in stillness as I wait

I am hoping
Though not in despair as I hope

I am dreaming
Though not in darkness as I dream

I am longing
Though not in emptiness as I long

I am trying
Though not in futility as I try

I am learning
Though not in ignorance as I learn

I am becoming
Though not in nothing as I become

I am being
While eternity teaches me patience

~ When We Look Back ~

When We Look Back ........


People desire so many things and waste their days in vain...
Some yearn for gold, others for power, yet others for glory and a higher station.
But when death's moment nears and they look back at their lives,
they realize they've been happy only during those moments when they've loved.

~ Listen ~

God speaks to the ears of every heart, but it is not every heart that hears Him ...

~ I Wish You Were An Ocean ~

I Wish You Were An Ocean ...........



I wish you could hold me
like the ocean embraces the sand,
soaking every grain with it's loving touch.



I am needy when I am around you.
I admit to that.
Is that really a sin
to be so in love with you.



I wish you were an ocean
and I but a grain of sand.
Then I would feel
the love that I desire.

~ The World ~

The World ..........

Do not follow a bad law.
Do not live in thoughtlessness.
Do not follow wrong ideas.
Do not be attached to the world.

Arise; do not be thoughtless.
Follow the path of virtue.
The virtuous rest in bliss in this world and in the next.
Follow the path of virtue; do not follow the wrong path.
The virtuous rest in bliss in this world and in the next.

Look upon the world as a bubble;
look on it as a mirage.
Whoever looks thus upon the world
is not seen by the sovereign of death.
Come, look at this world resembling a painted royal chariot.
The foolish are immersed in it,
but the wise are not attached to it.

The one who formerly was thoughtless
and afterwards became conscientious
lights up this world like the moon when freed from a cloud.
The one whose wrong actions are eradicated by good conduct
lights up this world like the moon when freed from a cloud.

This world is blinded; only a few can see here.
Like birds escaped from the net, a few go to heaven.
The swans go on the path of the sun;
miraculously they fly through the sky.
The wise are led out of this world,
when they have conquered.

~ Three Steps ~

The three steps ...........

When in darkness ....
follow the three steps
the first steps is a good thought
the second step is a good word
the third step is a good deed
then,
you will see the light ..

~ Take My Hands ~

Take My Hands ..........


Needing to feel something
More than just pain
Smiles, joy and laughter
Warmth and love again


Tired of sitting alone
Crying so many tears
Breaking apart inside
Been like this for years


Wanting to scream
Breaking the silence
Hear more than myself
Feeling loves brilliance


Life has become so hard
Pushing through each day
Trying too see some light
Darkness blocks the way


Please come take my hands
It's been way too long
Looking for a way out
Only one place I belong


to be
in someone's heart

~ Companion ~

A good companion is not like the rain, which comes and goes.
It's like the air, always there, even though we can't see ..........

The Silent Lover

Infinite bondage strong & stable…
A binding of ‘love which calls silence for the world..

A feeling so deep with passion and wild dreams and fascination
Combined with love, closeness, oneness at heart, laughter and tears…

Sharing pain, pleasure and fire, mild love fights, nagging everything in
One fold….

My silent lover , man of my dreams…
Your smiles can live up many lives

Your strong arms can hold no death…
The sparkle in your eyes can lit the moon in the night

And your looks can blossom many flowers..
You brought smile on my dead lips..

And a new meaning in my life and name
I was destined to meet you …

Memories I shall cherish and make my future and smile on…
Dreams have no boundaries….

I shall keep seeing you
even while I close my eyes forever…

~ What Do Women Want? ~

What do women want ?............




To understand women, the first thing that men need to do is stop believing in the concept that men and women are totally different in their thoughts and actions and behavior. Well, men are not from Mars and women are definitely not from Venus. Open your eyes, and you'll notice that both men and women belong to our very own, beloved Earth. The aspirations, expectations, and dreams of every women are as similar (or as varied), as that of men.

To find out what a woman wants; you will have to find what does a man want? (And every man knows, that, no matter what the cliché says, its not just sex.) It's love, care and affection; money, success and status; appreciation, companionship, friendship and admiration. All this and much more...

A woman wants these very things. This is true, not only about the great and lofty ideals of life, but also about the small, everyday things. Once you understand this, you'll never be exasperated and confused about what it is, that is demanded of you, in any situation; be it, with your mother, sister, wife, girlfriend or a female colleague. Try and picture yourself in the same situation and ask yourself, what you would want in a similar situation? For example after a tiring day, if you would want a cup of tea or coffee, that's exactly what a woman would want too. Similarly, as you would want to achieve success, power and status in your professional career; that's exactly what a woman aims at, too. And if occasionally, you think that you need appreciation for the work that you do; that exactly is, what women need.

I'm not saying that there are no differences at all. However, these differences are not related to the needs; but rather the behavior and reaction-patterns. For example, most women will discuss problems at length; while men aim at solving them at the earliest. Or that, women like to share, and expect their men to listen; which means - not offer solutions, but just LISTEN. And yes, women can cry easily; be it a happy occasion or a sad one, or in fact, none at all. Most men find this, hard to deal with. Nonetheless, this is also not very difficult to tackle. In situations like these, all that a women needs, is assurance and trifle bit of more care and affection.

Once men change their perspective towards women, they will realize that women sacrifice quite a lot, in every relationship. Also that, women, neither do realize this, nor are they unhappy about it. Life would really be far more easier, for us women, if we were to get a little more respect from people around us, especially those for whom we care. And this respect will be given, only if men understand that we are not very different from them. That we too, have the same expectations from life. And once this happens, every relationship between a man and a woman will become much more momentous, enriched, enjoyable and delightful.

~ Don't Forget To...~

Don't Forget To...

by Jessica
(Oregon)

People always have their good days and their bad days. Life in general is supposed to be a great thing that you only get one shot at. I believe some of us forget what life is all about. You're supposed to be living every day like it is your last... Work yes, but don't forget to play too. When the sun is out, skip the laundry for a few hours and go soak it up. Live your life.

We are all such creatures of habit and we get so caught up in the "wake, work, eat, and sleep" routine that we forget to stop and smell the roses. Hundreds of thousands of people lose their lives to cancer, diseases, old age, etc. every year. I'm sure most of them "wished" they would have done this or that, or "regretted" not going and seeing things they wanted to see, or doing things they wanted to do. Young people's lives are cut short and they really do not always get to experience the things they want to before they pass away. So...

Do the things you want to do, be who you want to be, see what you want to see. If you want to tour Europe, do it! If you want to skydive, then skydive! If you want to climb a tree, climb it! If you want to run a marathon, run it! You only live once. People forget what life is all about.

Sometimes we need to make our dreams a reality because you never know when your last day will be. I'm not saying "go out and quit your job" or "take a sick day". What I'm saying is... all the time people spend "working extra" or "doing housework" or "playing video games, watching TV, on Myspace /Facebook all day... etc." is time you can be spending living your dreams. If it's a beautiful day outside, go see the world... go explore the area you live in... be spontaneous. You don't always need TV's Xboxes and Computers to have fun. You don't always have to spend money either. I'm sure most people have not even found the hidden beauty their surroundings bring them. Go explore up a river, or a secret beach, or take a short drive or a short hike until you find something satisfying. Take pictures, because you will regret not doing it!!!

A friend of mine had her life cut short due to cancer at only 17 years old. She was a brilliant person and brought happiness to everyone around her. She had the same hopes, wishes and dreams that everyone else her age has. It saddens me to think she didn't get to "live it up" like everyone else did. I know she is looking down at everyone smiling because they are living life to the fullest. She is the strongest person I have ever met. She did not let her sickness get her down. She had a heart of gold and her smile was always brighter than the sun. She lived her life to its fullest potential every day she had all the way down to her last. She was a great person and had great dreams. She taught me to never let something get you down, as bad as it always may seem there will be something good to come of it. She passed away in April and they had a wonderful Celebration of Life for her. She is definitely someone I will NEVER forget. I will continue my life with a positive attitude and tons of enlightenment thanks to her.

I plan on crossing 10 or more things off my "Bucket List" each year of my life until I myself pass or until there is nothing left on the list. If my list runs out, I will simply think of more positive experiences and fun things to do until I croak. I would like everyone else who reads this to do the same. Appreciate the life you have, even the ups and downs. We all have them, and if you get through them it only will make you stronger. If you fall, just get right back up. See the world, be yourself, imagine things, create things, experience the unexperienced, and most important... have fun and don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

~ What Love Is ~

What Love Is .........


Why do we close our eyes when we sleep?
When we cry?
When we imagine?
When we kiss?
This is because the most beautiful things in
the world are unseen.

We are all a little weird and life's a little weird
and when we find someone whose weirdness
is compatible with ours,
we join up with them and fall in
mutual weirdness and call it love.

There are things that we never want to let go of,
people we never want to leave behind,
but keep in mind that letting go isn't the end of the world,
it's the beginning of a new life.

Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt,
those who have searched and those who have tried.
For only they can appreciate the importance of the people
who have touched their lives.

A great love?
It's when you shed tears and still
you care for him,
it's when he ignores you and still you long for him.
It's when he begins to love another and yet you still smile
and say I'm happy for you.

If love fails,
set yourself free,
let your heart spread its wings and fly again.
Remember you may find love and lose it, but when love dies,
you never have to die with it.

The strongest people are not those who always win
but those who stand back up when they fall.

Somehow along the course of life,
you learn about yourself and realize
there should never be regrets,
only a lifelong appreciation of the choices you've made.

A true friend understands when you say, I forgot,
waits forever when you say, just a minute,
stays when you say leave me alone,
opens the door even before you knock and says can I come in?

Loving is not how you forget but how you forgive,
not how you listen but how you understand,
not what you see but how you feel,
and not how you let go but how you hold on.

It's more dangerous to weep inwardly rather than outwardly.
Outward tears can be wiped away while secret tears scar forever.

In love, very rarely do we win
but when love is true, even if you lose,
you still win just for having the tingle of loving someone
more than you love yourself.

There comes a time when we have to stop loving someone
not because that person has stopped loving
but because we have found out
that they'd be happier if we let go.

It's best to wait for the one you want than settle for one that's available.
Best to wait for the one you love than one who is around.
Best to wait for the right one
because life is too short to waste on just someone.

Sometimes the one you love turns out to be the one who hurts you the most,
and sometimes the friend who takes you into his arms
and cries when you cry
turns out to be the love you never knew you wanted.

If you really love someone never let go,
don't believe that letting go means that you love best,
instead fight for your love,
that's what true love is.

~ It Will Come ~

It Will Come ........



When life's largest pressures leave you struck dumb,
Just search for an answer;
the solution will come.

When a tragedy occurs leaving you feeling numb,
Just wait for your health;
the strength will come.

When everyone relies on you and there is no way you can see,
Trust your mind to think with time;
patience is the key.

When you have made it where others always flee,
Just wait to gather courage;
soon you'll be where you want to be.

When it is nearing the end and you're in need,
Muster up your courage;
endurance will lead.

It will come ........

~ I Like To Think of You ~

I Like To Think of You ...


I like to hold a thought of you close to me…
In a special place where I can pull it out
To bring a touch of cheer to my day


I like to think about all the things
we have been through


I like to think of you…
Even though ...
You are not mine


Because you’re one of those people
Who really helps to make my world
A richer and a happier place


The years will come and go
And I know things will change
But the memories I have of you
In my heart will always remain 

~ Let Me Love Again ~

Let Me Love Again ....

Cleanse the Heart
From All Doubts And Fears
Hold It Gently
And Wipe Away The Tears

Turn
All Dreads Of Yesterday
To A Brighter Tomorrow
And Hope Along The Way

That Guides Through The Night
Share The Wings Of Love
On A Lifetime Flight

Take Shelter
From Raging Storms

Hold Me Tight
Safely Cradled Me In Your Arms

And Let Me Love Again ...

(zia 2011)

~Aging ~

- We can't hide our true colours as we approach the autumn of our life.

~ Words ~

Words .......

"Words are the pen of the heart, but music is the pen of the soul."

~ A little something.~

A Little Something ............



There's always a little truth
behind every 'just kidding.'

A little knowledge
behind every 'I don't know.'

A little emotion
behind every 'I don't care.'

A little love
behind every 'I hate you!'

A little uneasiness
behind every 'I'm okay.'

A little pain
behind every 'forget it.'

A little fear
behind every 'leave me alone.'

A little hope
behind every 'goodbye.'

And a little 'something'
behind every 'nothing.'

~ Love Is ~

Love is ...

Love is
being happy for the other person
when they are happy
being sad for the other person
when they are sad
being together in good times
and being together in bad times
Love is the source of strength

Love is
being honest with yourself
at all times
being honest with the other person
at all times
telling, listening, respecting the truth
and never pretending
Love is the source of reality

Love is
an understanding that is so complete
that you feel as if you are a part
of the other person
accepting the other person
just the way they are
and not trying to change them
to be something else
Love is the source of unity

Love is
the freedom to pursue your own desires
while sharing your experiences
with the other person
the growth of one individual alongside of
and together with the growth
of another individual
Love is the source of success

Love is
the excitement of planning things together
the excitement of doing things together
Love is the source of the future

Love is
the fury of the storm
the calm of the rainbow
Love is the source of passion

Love is giving and taking in a daily situation
being patient with each
other's needs and desires
Love is the source of sharing

Love is
knowing that the other person
will always be with you regardless
of what happens
missing the other person
when they are away
but remaining near in heart at all times
Love is the source of security

Love is the
source of life

~ For Whom ~

For whom ....



your sweet words keep flowing
but wondering
for whom ...

ignore
coz your heart belong to many

confused
should I respond ?

the question is
for whom ?

~ In Love ~

In Love .........


When you are in love, the world seems like a great place to live in. Love has that effect on everyone. Life seems worthy of living and fate seems more giving. Being in love is therefore one of the most enriching and precious experiences of one's life.

Love isn't a decision. It's a feeling. If we could decide who we loved, it would be much simpler, but much less magical.

~ Keep Walking ~

Keep walking ...........


Here we stand
Dressed in pain,
Covered with scars
From wounds
We did not ask for Or deserve.

So what now?
We can't go back and relive our lives.

We can't take back the innocence we lost
Or make the sadness we felt into happiness.

But we can go on from here
So let us start
Stretch out our hand
Close our eyes
And slowly let the pain slip away
Let go of the sadness
It belongs to yesterday
And let's walk.

The earth is firm beneath our feet
The sun is warm on our face
Smiles at our effort
And sends us strength.

We can't stay, looking back,
Lest we falter.
We must face forward,
Eyes wide open,
And keep on walking

..........and keep walking