I love it...I love it...I love it!!

Thanks LAMom

I love flowers you two...thanks. : )

Sweet friendships!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 )

Thanks blonderockermom.

Always love to get flowers from a lady.

Glad to hear you found your beau. Fortunate fellow indeed.

TxsGal....Where did you get all those lips? You must be one "heck" of a kisser! LOL!!

Absolutely true pkd. Most people view others on what they see externally. Sometimes they'll pick up on the other persons' feelings or what they are saying but, MOST of the time what people see in others is a filtered view of their own mindsets. Through their own likes and dislikes. People never truly see other people for who they really are because they're too busy looking at themselves. Sad to say, but true.

You tapped into the poem pretty well. Maybe you are someone who can see others for who they truly are without judgment.

Namaste :)

TxsGal...I agree wholeheartedly. People are too interested in "reacting" to life around them, instead of enjoying the variety of interplays that happen every moment.

bgeorge * LAMom, Thanks for the approval and flowers, that's sweet! :)

CCP - You know what it's like to feel something within and try to pull it out and plant it on paper. Thanks...deeply.

MsTeddyBear * pkh - It's always nice to hear from others that connect with what you feel. Gratefully, 8)

Appreciated young lady!!

Thank you, sweetheart!!

Touch me...with your eyes.
see.........me
...the real me.

Not this animated body I use
to propel me through
this mundane existence;
a body susceptible to disease
and addictions
through neglect, abuse...ignorance.
see.........me.

Not this whirlwind of carnal cravings
that I express in a moment of
self-centered, unfocused weakness;
desiring with only fleeting,
temporary fulfillment.
see.........me.

Not as the "fantasy of me" that
you conjure up in your mind
through your biased judgments,
opinions and selfish feelings.
see.........me.

Touch me, with the eyes of eternity.
see.........me
...the real me.

Notice the vibrant life force
that emanates from within this
physical vehicle;
spontaneous, synchronistic...alive.
see.........me.

Notice the compassion that flows
through generous fingertips,
warm smiles, knowing eyes;
desireless...caring.
see.........me.

Notice the unconditional,
limitlessness that radiates out...
silently touching without expectations.
see.........me.

See the divinity...I am
...and that...you are.

Hey Sincere...I've noticed there's a number of ladies from Lapeer. None of them want to talk to me though. Oh, well... (North Branch, remember?)

Greetings Aubrey...the internet does bring all of our worlds closer together.

The pain most people feel is when their expectations of how something should turn out, are not met. The strain of the lack of agreement between two people or situations,produced the feeling of pain...sadness...lose.

Though you have a sincere, loving heart, expectations tried to hold onto something that was not wanting to be held onto. Freedom was not allowed (unconsciously).

Were you dependent on the relationship and now feel lost? I've always taken a look at my own attitude towards something to see where, within myself, I've allowed my viewpoint to become imbalanced. Hope this helps.

Namaste, dear one

From one Vietnam vet to another...I feel "with" you. Writing has been a great release for me since returning to the world. Carry on brother.

Woah girl!!! I need a cold shower after that one.

That was fun TxsGal. Enjoyed it a bunch! 8 )

Namaste...Jess642

Thank you all for the welcome and I appreciate your encouraging responses. Love you all!

A sweet fragrance hovers
in the air.

Are you there, my love?

Or is it only the memory
of last evening...

When you gently rested your head
upon my chest...drowsy
from sharing your secret passions

and the sweet scent of your hair
filled my senses.

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Let no man cage you
with selfish arms.

Rather,
allow him to caress you
with firm tenderness,
which speaks to the heart
of freedom.

Freedom to breathe...
and move...
and live.

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Appreciatively dedicated to MsWizard
who reignited the passion of writing
in my heart.

Bravo MsWisard!!

Delicately crafted from a sensitive heart.

Your ability as a writer I applaud.