poem12

I tend to be a woman of more than several words;
I seem to have comments for all things, significant and small
From religion to television to the songs of birds
Then when I'm with you, my words dwindle down to nothing at all!

You're constantly causing me to have nothing to say.
I'm so starstruck and feeling light enough to dance through clouds
Not caring if it's rain or shine, night or day.
I'm quite overwhelmed, so used to living on the ground.

Sometimes I feel helpless, and then I get mad.
I lay awake and talk to the wall,
Saying things meant for you that I want to say so bad!
Then, I see you, hold you, forget everything and say nothing at all.

So allow me to tell you now,
In just plain black and white,
These things I know I know;
Things I long to say in the light:

I feel such joy that it's often hard to cope;
Your presence eases the fears in my brain,
Makes me think and brings me hope,
It nearly almost renders me sane!!

In your arms, my heart is restless and content;
Excited and relaxed; elated and sorrowful; hot and cold;
These feelings are so confusing, in any event!
I don't really mind these feelings so new; much better than the old!

You inspire foreign sensations of safety each day.
I feel that way all the time,
I'm free to be happy, mad, sad, or any other way,
I'm more secure than ever, and even brave enough to rhyme!

Knowing you is an adventure,
Loving you is bliss!
I'm no longer scared of the future,
As I grow bolder with each kiss.

I love you when we get along,
I love you even when we fight!
I hate when I'm again alone,
And talking to the wall at night.

I love you for more reasons than I can list,
And for feeling as I do,
But all, save one, fail as we kiss...
I love you simply because you are you.