My Everything

I'm on the edge of my seat
with one foot out the door
leaving everything behind
as i look back once more...

I see my entire life...
and everything it could be
I see my everything
falling away from me

everything I want 
is hidden within your eyes
to live life with you
is worth a million tries

to see you smile just once
is my goal of the day
to live, to laugh, to love
in the most simple way

I look into the past expecting only darkness
yet to my surprise I see a flame burning strong
I sit back in my seat and start to think...
maybe... wow... just maybe... I was wrong.

our eyes may be an illusion
but a heart never lies
the day we met...
even the angels cried

as we played in their tears 
I fell head over heels
as I thought to myself...
this is how true love feels

with one foot out the door
I look back once more...
all I see is you... my everything.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations Mike on your win in Tavarus Moreland's contest "Is She The One". Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Congrats Mike on your HM in Tavarus's contest.. awesome write.. wonderful win.. enjoy your honor..with luv..
Lusha Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Mike wow a beautiful piece...I loved it...Allie
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June 22, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I love this one, it's so sweet and the way you started and ended it was great, enjoyed this one....P.D.
Guzzi Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 8:07 AM
nice to remember the good times...memory does fail so enjoy it! Light & Love and I'd sure love an entry from you in my contest! It's about all the different faiths around the world! Check out my blog!
Brown Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 7:04 AM
It is a pleasure to be reading your poetry this morning Mike. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with an overload of inspiration. Hoping you will challenge yourself to use all the inspiration which you may receive today. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 4:55 AM
Nice thoughts on love and its yearning
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