Poetry

I'm not a prolific writer of poetry, usually, but I've been reading Emily Dickinson lately and the inspiration hit me. Here are two I've written in the last few weeks. The first one, "Dedicated to You," was a Valentine's Day poem I wrote for the man I love. I hope you enjoy it as much as he did. The second one just hit me while I was day-dreaming and gazing out my classroom window one sunny afternoon. Feel free to leave your thoughts!

"Dedicated to You"

You've a look reserved for me-

a warmth that penetrates the soul,

For a Solitary Animal

knows a Love that knows no Foes.

There's a lightness to your touch

- tingles down my spine...

       palpitations in my Chest-

Your loveliness brings out the best in me

and the rest of Life...

        just rests.

No need to feel Inadequate,

No need to recompense.

To bask in pure Tranquility-

It's only Common Sense.

I'm yours by the right of True Love,

I'm yours, Always & Forever, true,

Here's a problem we need not solve:

   ...I Simply Love You...

"Sit me by the Window"

Don't sit me by the Window

for fear of Dancing Lights,

Mesmerized and lost

with thoughts of Freedom

          -and flight.

Watch the streams of gold,

the cascades of lapis lazuli,

Watch the sprouted saplings,

    -and the great oaks of old.