Living

Great is my desire to know this life
of passionate days under a golden light.
Walking in to arms that are held wide open,
I believe there is an acceptance which is as deep as the ocean.
With my heart breaking free, I am now ready to feel
single moments of release while I stay true to my belief.
Rejecting a past that had turned sour the mind
with learned perceptions from spoken words delivered and unkind.

What is the cost to find this place?
It is a race I endeavor to finish with grace.
Where my dreams are fulfilled under the eyes of a lover,
and the world remains open ready to be discovered.
Giving and taking come in equal measure
with a treasure received from the found eagle’s feather.
In surrendering to this desire I am gaining on this life,
riding passionate waves found under the moon light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM
A beautiful poem so thoughtfully penned, Gail! A warm welcome to Poetry Soup...hugs, Rhonda
Neels Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Gale this is a beauty, I especially love the the ending.. I really enjoyed your piece :) tc Wilma
Brown Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Hoping you continue to find the inspiration to write and share your outstanding poetry with us Gale. I enjoyed reading your poetry very much today. Love, Carol
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September 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Absolutely beautiful poem!
Liwayway Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 10:58 AM
fantastic poem Gale...enjoy reading it before midnight...have a good day always..
Andresen Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Lovely posted dear poet, Gale. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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