Complete

I am safe when you are near, 
like a baby nestled in
his mother's arms.
I can breathe without gasping
and speak without stammering,
my embarrassment fades  
in the glow of your smile.

I need no safety net; 
there is no pretense.
Your closeness brings 
a feeling of well-being.

Dancing with the lights low
and kissing in the rain,
holding you so tight
and hoping that you'll 
never let me go

I feel complete.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Winter Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Keith, this is absolutely beautiful. True love knows no boundaries to how wonderful it can make us feel and you have captured it like a dream come true. Thank you for the reading recommendation. Going to use my Amazon gift certificate to purchase it! Warmest wishes for a beautiful new year. Love, Shar
Gass Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 7:38 AM
This is beautiful, Keith. Such wonderful phrases and loving emotin throughout. Thank you so much for all your kind and thoughtful words. They are all greatly appreciated. Here's to a happy and bright new year for all. GBY! Love, Robin
Degenhardt Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 7:12 AM
Who wouldn't feel complete with all that my friend? The feelings expressed here are clear and expressed fluidly, softly. Very well written. Michael
Richards Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 6:04 PM
This has such tender, unabashed feelings. Just lovely! What a lucky woman who hears such words of love. Well done! ~ Love, Carrie
Gorelick Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Wonderful to feel that way...the last line is a winnder. Simple and yet so hard to come by. You write from your heart. BG
Reynolds Avatar
December 28, 2008 at 4:59 PM
What a feeling. so warm and tender, this poem is, beautiful, as always, Kristin
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