Gift to me, O Lord, I pray
Fruits that only Thou can give
Fill my heart with grace and truth
Love, joy and peace
And all things good
Tag love
Tender Touch
I watched
As you brushed my hair off my shoulders
Aware
I felt your tender touch
On my neck and hands and face
Your scent
Aroused my senses
Your eyes
Looked into mine
Inviting me to allow you
Into my world
Fantasies
It felt like forever
I craved you
Wanted you so badly
Lusted after you
Fantasies of the flesh
Never fulfilled
Time has passed
We may never meet again
But when I think of you
Your eyes and your hands
Your voice whispering to me
I wish you only
Peace
My Love
You are my friend
You are my lover
You are my life
You are my love
My days are yours
My nights are too
For each breath I take
My heart belongs to you
Love Hate Challenge
Erika has invited me to participate in the Love/Hate challenge, so thought I would give it a go! Erika shares upbeat, inspirational posts and can be found here:
https://erikakind.wordpress.com
I have to list ten things I love and hate. So here goes!
Love!
1 My bed and pillow
2 Mango pancakes
3 Coffee with cream
4 My family
5 African Safaris
6 Johannesburg thunderstorms
7 Music and dancing
8 Bath with bubbles
9 Massages
10 Men if gorgeous 😉
Hate!
1 Men with tempers (abusive men)
2 Being stuck in an elevator alone
3 Moths in my pantry cupboard (this means war)
4 Standing on the bus
5 Clothes that mysteriously shrink
6 Pairing up socks that are not even mine
7 Migraines
8 Being stuck on work problems
9 Being left out (of anything!)
10 Canned hunting
Please forgive for not nominating any, I’m standing on the bus (one of my pet hates – see list above). If anyone would like to participate, please do so and ping back to me!
Thank you for reading! And thank you Erika!
❤
Silent Kisses
When I feel your body close to mine
When I hear your beating heart
When I know that you are safe
And no harm can come your way
I close my eyes and pray
Silent kisses for today
Bitter Pill
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Baggage Check.”
A few weeks ago I was hurt by someone. Struggling to deal with it, I want to lash out. My human nature craves revenge. I hate how you hurt me. I hate how I allowed you to hurt me. Daily, nightly I have to seek a soft heart. Forgiveness, love, hope and faith. Past experience has taught me that is the only way.
Swept Up
We found each other
One night so many moons ago
I ran through the city
I ran to you
My friend, my lover, my strength
I ran into your arms
And without saying a word
We loved
The last time I felt your lips
Your strong arms lifting me off my feet
I never wanted to leave
I never wanted you to leave
But you placed me back down
Gently
Finally
Firmly
And left
Born in Africa
Dark-skinned lady
Born in Africa far away
Leaned over and kissed my cheek
A soft butterfly kiss
Touching my face so gently
But touching my heart even more
Forgiveness
I was so mad
At you
I could not speak
Or type
Or write
So I fell asleep
When I awoke
My heart felt soft
And I was not mad
At you
Anymore
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