Listening to the
Pounding rain
Thoughts turn to
Her azure eyes
Ablaze with
Life and joy.
Vulnerable in
Heart and mind.
A deep desire –
Wrap her in love,
Shelter her heart
From the coming
Storm raging
Outside my window,
Outside my feelings,
Outside my control.
Words fail when
Her lips are close.
Heart skips a beat
Hearing her whisper.
The voice that
Longs for her touch
Screams loudly:
Help, protect,
Fix, provide. While
The voice that
Longs for her heart
Says softly:
Build her strength.
Celebrate her heart.
Cherish her mind.
Give her gifts:
Assurance.
Certainty.
Determination.
Tenacity.
Free from doubt,
Strong in spirit,
Secure in her
Ability to make
The choice to love
And be loved, she
Makes love to my
Heart and soul while
Listening to the
Pounding rain.