We Are
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We are
The answer
To our prayers
~ ~
We are
The interpretation
Of our dreams
~ ~
We are
The words
We each read
~ ~
We think
We know
What happiness means
~ ~
We take
Our love
To the extremes
~ ~
We grapple
With doubt
But still believe

©AthenaRose 03/28/13

Do You Know What It's Like
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Do you know what it’s like
To completely sacrifice your life
For another
To always put their needs and wants first
Even when it hurts
You
~
Do you know what it’s like
When another uses your giving nature to their advantage
And all they do is take, take, take, and still take
While telling you that you’re the one
They really hate
~
Do you know what it’s like
To want to escape
~
From love
~
Do you know what it’s like
To live in fear for your life
From another who creates strife
Wielding anger like a knife
Cutting so deep
You barely survive
Each time
~
And you can’t believe you’re still alive
~
Do you know what it’s like?

©AthenaRose 03/29/13

Chances Are
****************

Chances are
~
The hardest part
Is learning to share
~
When we deeply care
It’s easy to be scared
Of losing
~
To lose ones self
In someone else
Leaves us feeling
Vulnerable
~
To lose someone else
And finding our self alone
Leaves us feeling
Undesirable
~
Chances are
~
We may have scars
Faded
Yet still clearly visible
~
And they may be critical
In whether we appear literal
When dating
~
So often our communicating
Keeps us waiting
Ever engaging
Anticipating
~
Who makes the first move
Will we groove
Can we meet soon
~
What step do we take next
~
Chances are
~
Right from the start
Infatuation
Will have us in its grip
~
We’ll be deftly taking risks
Our feelings can’t resist
As our minds meld our bodies
In lust
~
Instinctively we want to rush
Never getting enough of
Our underlying need for
Love
~
So whatever path we take
The decisions that we make
Together
~
Will originate in our hearts
And that’s the easiest part
~
Chances are

©AthenaRose 03/30/13

Art Words
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Art words
Serve a purpose
As they develop
Just
Under the surface
~
Some
Compel us
To expel them
Onto lines
Written
In rhymes
~
Meant
To touch
The mind’s eye
Bringing it alive
It makes us wise
~
To realize
To laugh
To love
To cry
To thrive
~
Others
Try
To decipher
Our artwords
~
But
~
A disconnect
Hides the text
They don’t give
So they don’t get
~
Heart to heart
Artwords
Spoken in verse
Can be heard
Only by those
In tuned
With
Our nature

©AthenaRose 03/31/13

Chasing the Moon
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Chasing the moon
Following its light
The shadows cast
Surround fanciful flights

While running ahead
We still look behind
The best of both worlds
Is tantalizing our minds

Can we have it all
Dividing our loyalty
Or will we lose out
To a war of inequity

With every nuance felt
In attempts to control
There’s no way to hide
Others intent taking hold

Now eyes are wide open
The future is here to see
And as I contemplate life
It bares all its complexity

But no matter the path
We’ll take it in stride
Enjoying the adventure
It’s one hell of a ride

Chasing the moon
Basking in its light
It’s a perfect way
For lovers to ignite

©AthenaRose 04/01/13

Beautifully written, with a romantic touch.
But I think we need to talk?

Flirting On A Curve
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Flirting
On a curve
Is
All the rage
These days
If not
Directly
Then
On a thread
Instead
~
Hiding
In plain sight
Touching
The one
Who’s next
Whether
Down below
Or
Right
Atop your head
~
Secret
Communication
Playing
Hard to get
Only
For those
In the know
The deeper
A thrill
You show
~
Tantalizing
The imagination
Rubbing
Shoulders
Claim to be ignored
Clandestine
Acknowledgement
Tastes better
Than it did
Before
~
Internet
Dating
Takes skill
And
Reading
Between
The lines
When
The cold chill
Blows
Your fates
Known
And
It’s time
To go

©AthenaRose 04/01/13

You know my #...

The writing for "Flirting On A Curve" flows smoothly I think.
I think you captured and clearly conveyed a truth about dating sties.
Your last lines are sad. Say it isn't so.

Okay, Richard, you asked for it.... In the time I've been on dating sites I've noticed people come and go a lot, even people I came to think of as friends. And I couldn't help but wonder why. We all are looking for someone, or something, to fill an emptiness in our lives, in our hearts, and dating sites are just like any other singles gathering. There are all kinds of flavors to choose from. Some are relaxed, nice, positive, out going, educated, givers, mainstream, passionate, religious, beautiful, savvy…some are uptight, rude, angry, bullies, negative, sad, manipulative, players, users, takers, cold, arrogant…

We’re all imperfect people sifting through all the different types of personalities trying to find just one special person we can truly relate too, and hopefully connect with to form a personal relationship, or simply a friendship. And as we regulars and long term members know, that communicate with one another publicly on the forums, there are leaders and there are followers in cliques of those who have been accepted, and there are also those who are rejected, given the cold shoulder.

In my poem, “Flirting on a Curve”, I try to show the various levels of communication that goes on, even when unspoken, between members who have communicated off boards due to personal interest, and then seek each others company on boards even if they don’t communicate directly with each other. This is a public display of unity, and gives people the opportunity to flirt indirectly, either by praising their posted work, or by quoting each other and rubbing shoulders while still maintaining an air of indifference otherwise on the boards. It’s the subtleties and inferences that can be seen and/or interpreted that allows a birds eye view into a more intimate form of flirting between people who may have a crush, and are checking each other out, or who just want to be seen mingling together.

And likewise, when a member has been rejected by a leader, all others in their clique will show public unity by rejecting, or giving other members the cold shoulder, silent treatment. When this happens, the ousted member may choose to leave the site and seek inclusion at other dating sites where their style of communicating is more readily accepted, or they may go offline indefinitely, only to reappear months or years later, to try their hand again to connect.

I can only assume that you weren’t expecting this kind of lengthy and detailed response to your invitation to speak more clearly on the “cold chill” factor, but, public rejection is a particular interest of mine, and I study it in depth to help educate myself and others on the finer points.

So, thank you Sweetheart, for allowing me the indulgence…

That's the Karen that I love. From the heart, so honest, revealing, and true. If I ever was unsure, then I'm sure now. I'm absolutely mad about you.

Between You and Me
*************************

How can I describe
How truly alive
Every vibe
Ignites
My mind
~
I can not imagine
A better sense
Of direction
Or deeper
Inspiration
Than I feel
At this moment
~
As a guide
Locked up inside
My psyche
You release
My pent up energy
And
It’s you I seek
To feel free
~
The joy
Of new beginnings
All
The possibilities
What’s NOT to see?
What CAN’T we be?
~
THE FURTURE IS OURS
To create synergy
Magically
Effortlessly
~
Between you and me

©AthenaRose 04/04/13

You captured exactly how I'm feeling!
I love the moment when you realize anything is possible and your curiosity and playfulness takes over.

Life Altering Decisions
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An effort in futility
Is what it seems
To me
~
Hearing the words
“I Love You”
While actions speak
Differently
~
Why are we
So
Careless
~
With hearts
That aren’t
Our own
~
Are we
Just afraid
To step outside
Our
Comfort zone
~
Or
Maybe
We’re just selfish
And
Want everything
Our way
~
But
At what
High a price
To Happiness
Are we
Ready
And
Willing
To pay
~
Whether
We Win
Or
Whether
We Lose
~
Each of us
Has to choose
~
Will it be him?
~
Will it be her?
~
Or
~
Will it be them?
~
Because
~
Our
Life altering
Decisions
Will determine
WHO
We are with
In the end

©AthenaRose 04/04/13

A scary and exciting part of love is finding release from selfish desire and personal agendas. Maybe it's also the best part of love.

I like it. Very nice.

Well written...