Met you when I least expected,
Breezed past me like a breath of fresh air.
At the time, I didn't pay heed;
Now I drown in despair.
Sent to me just before my dark times,
The light that preceded my darkness.
The light in my life, encompassed by hate—
For myself alone, I must state.
Elegant in stature, I continue to pursue.
I have to give praise where it is due.
Don't choose me.
Don't consider it.
I'll only bring sadness.
I'll only bring boredom.
I truly eclipse your character.
Hate for myself I must endure.
No choice in the matter; I'm simply a flaw.
Cursed by the standards of society,
Failed to comply with the criteria of the world.
Who am I to search for happiness?
Truly a troubled soul.
You make me so happy, you make life taste so sweet. Every time you cross my mind my heart can’t help but dance; tap dancing to a new rhythm, a new song, that only plays when you enter my mind. You bless me with your presence- every moment that I spend with you feels like a breath of fresh air, I yearn to spend every waking moment with you. No matter what life throws at me, you’re the only thing that keeps my heart as liquid gold; keeping me soft and delicate instead of rigid and cold. I pray that I get to keep you forever as no one would ever be able to live up to you; we have a bond like no other, our souls intertwining and getting tangled forever.
>>>>>>>>> Seeing a moment in life when time passed, I say
like a new pearl added too, upon a string of others,
transcends, crystalize into your present,
Touch someone with your words of wisdom, know
your remark transcends, becomes their own,
solidifies into their circumstances,
Speak from your mind, that which came from your heart
so too, truly touch one, an others soul,
like a breath of fresh air,
Hear sounds of nature, whispering winds enchants,
like ancient mariners set a message in a bottle
sent by sea, too anyone, for your well being,
Smell fragrant flowers that will come your way
some unexpected, your senses, six found, 'sense of direction',
will bring you joy, love, feeling of peace, on any given day
Slow Lyric Dance
A slow lyric dance
enhances the romantic mood
like a breath of fresh air,
we love to inhale it
it lightens the atmosphere
and on the dance floor,
no toxic attraction is seen,
only lovers with true connection.
with each step the lovers take,
with each warm embrace,
we feel the invigorating fresh outlook
and our hearts melt.
the soothing voice of the vocalist
sends chills up our spine.
the slow lyric dance
of two lovers locked in each others arms
always an eye candy
to hopeless romantics like us.
Each half breath pause, a quietus
Our ego disappears
There remain no thoughts riotous
Nothingness void appears
Awareness self-aware
When form with soul does pair
Like a breath of fresh air
Stillness applause
Each half breath pause
16-February-2022
Quietus
You
I choose YOU
YOU, who I can be myself with;
YOU, who accepts the real me;
YOU, who’s always there for me.
YOU always make me happy;
YOU are the only one who can calm me down;
YOU are like a breath of fresh air to me;
it is YOU who I want to be with.
YOU were hurt;
That’s why you said you can’t be in a relationship;
I know what you want and where I should stand
But baby, I decided, I will take a risk for you.
I know it has not been awhile since we met;
I know it might be surprising to say
that for 3 weeks, I can tell that I love you;
It’s YOU who I’ve been meaning to be with
I’m hoping that you will change your mind.
"Find joy in the moment" ~by Poet
There is joy in the moment,
Like sun breaking through dark clouds
Or rain after a time of drought.
There is joy in the moment,
Like a breath of fresh air
Or the sweet scent of perfume.
There is joy in the moment,
Like children laughing in tandem
Or puppies playing in grassy fields.
There is joy in the moment,
Like the opening of a rose bud,
Or an unexpected love
That moment by moment
Becomes a lifetime.
For: Your Own Philosophy Statement Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
October 30, 2021
Grasping in the midst
As the days have gone by
A silent of a voice as one did cry
A listening sound as the tunnels got dark
A day in remembrance as the ocean light sparked
A cry in the wilderness from the deep sound of noise
Listening in the winds as the darkest days mourned
A silence upon as the trees blowing limbs
Until one day the time got near
A quiet moment in the air
As one did stare
A breath of fresh air
Renewed in the presence
Stairs climbed fast
A look upon disguise
As the other take a breath
So very surprised
Lights are dimmed
A light turning bright
In the middle of the day
Until the sunlight
Whispering winds abroad
As a loud sound recalled
Grasping in silence, like a breath of fresh air
Dreams as an awakening thought
Was it all amidst?
Just a dream awakened to the reality
A moment of a dream eventuality.
Love is like a breath of fresh air exhaling
Peace and inspiration recalling
The wonder of compassion
Beauty from ashes
Faith praises
Ash
Sweet phrases
Inspiring passion
The freshness of attraction
Arousing feelings that are falling
Love is like a breath of fresh air exhaling
Andaree - 11 Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
July 13, 2020
Oh angel oh angel look down on us
With help and guidance, we learn to love
Your wings and your halo are so divine
We knew when our eyes met our life would be fine
We all look up to you filled with hope
Sometimes our life is like a slippery slope
Emotions can differ from high to low
But somehow, we find the right way to go
Our life can be like a breath of fresh air
Compassion and kindness show others, we care
Stay strong stay positive let there be light
Silhouettes and shadows into the night
As darkness falls, we find our special place
To gather our thoughts with a smile on our face
We say our thanks by sharing a prayer
Hallelujah for heaven and earth
He Got
He got the whole world in his hands
Yes that's what I said
People are choosing faith over Fear
Our souls are no longer dead
They are refreshed
Despite this mess
That's going on
In this world
A virus ?? that's making us loose sight
Get on your knees in the day and at night
Know that in the midst it's going to be alright
He got the whole world In his hands and he holds us close to his heart
He's like a breath of fresh air
That we can not afford to loose
He is reaching out to us
So you have to choose
Choose to open up your heart
Know that he will guide
One thing for certain
He will never leave your side
Don't hide don't live in fear
Only thing he wants to do is make sure you hear
Hear his voice
Clear
Don't be afraid for he is going to protect
In a world that is full of neglect
I hope you all lean toward him for where your help coming from
He will patch you up when you feel numb
And if ever we need inspiration here is some
We will and shall overcome
Written by: Concetta Hardnett
03/22/2020
When I first looked in your eyes, I knew there was something there.
When I first touched you, it brought some fear.
You were not sure what you wanted or if it was right.
But after that first touch we put up a fight.
When I first kissed you all the bad went away
And from that moment forward you did stay
When I first held you in my arms it was like a breath of fresh air
Between the two there was mutual care
You have stolen my heart and it’s where I want it to stay
And I want to continue to hold you close every day
You have become a part of me and I feel complete
The struggles people have we will defeat
Always know I will be here by your side until the day I did
And here in the morning in our bed we will lie.
Lie there holding each other tightly and not want to let go
So my love and care I will continue to show
Even know there are times of distance we will get stronger
Which will keep us together even longer?
I just want to say I love you!
This I really do!
~ My Dearest Love ~
( Cinquain Suite )
~O~
For you
My love grows more
With heart so full of love
While dreaming of you always 'neath
Moon stars
o~ O ~o
So soft
Your love just comes
Like a breath of fresh air
I feel your presence inside me
Day night
o~ O ~o
You are
My shining star
My only one true love
My love for you will always shine
So true
o~ O ~o
My sweet
Love I love you
So and very much more
For you my loves forever and
Ever.
~O~
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2017
February.05.2020
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
- Mark Twain-
~Author's Notes:
The " Cinquain " is a poetry form or style developed by the American Imagist poet, Adelaide Crapsey.
constraint
held back by once the only ally
twas a toxic relationship
Covered in dust
he strolled into my life
not knowing hed be the one
to change my ways of everything
and to help me have won
I won the internal battle
while my former ally
slowly turned to foe
when she was the only person
i was supposed to know
I was trapped
not knowing
there was such a thing of light
when he opened the curtains
I tried to fight
I denied it
tried to go back
which I soon realized
was not okay
In his arms I flourished
while we watched her die and drift away
it was what I needed
like a breath of fresh air
then he left me
how unfair
better myself
was what i continued to do
never again i told myself
but he was the reason I grew.
Contradiction
held back by what was once the only thoughts
twas a toxic mindset
Escaping was a must.
~ My Dearest Love ~
( Cinquain Suite )
For you
My love grows more
With heart so full of love
While dreaming of you always 'neath
Moon stars
o~ O ~o
So soft
Your love just comes
Like a breath of fresh air
I feel your presence inside me
Day night
o~ O ~o
You are
My shining star
My only one true love
My love for you will always shine
So true
o~ O ~o
My sweet
Love I love you
So and very much more
For you my loves forever and
Ever.
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
copyright@2017
February.20.2019
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
- Mark Twain-
~Author's Notes:
The " Cinquain " is a poetry form or style developed by the American Imagist poet, Adelaide Crapsey.
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