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»You are the background music of my thoughts«

Feb 2, 2011

"Swing low sweet chariot", a refrain from of old, / Subtle as a warm summer breeze blowing across the sea, / Some song that soothes a storm bedevilled spirit so cold, / So sprightly a melody possessing the freedom of the wide sea. / / Am I turning to you, looking to you to be that sweet chariot? / My…  sign in to read more »


»Where are the wings for my flight?«

Feb 2, 2011

Like a bird I want to fly away, / Reach out to blue skies above, / The liberty that soothes the ache away / To be carried yonder like a dove. / / Where are the wings for my flight? / Can I take to the skies without them? / Who shall avail the wings for the ride? / Are you willing to let me have them? / / My…  sign in to read more »


»I saw her today«

Feb 2, 2011

I saw her today and my heart was deeply moved, / One warm look was sufficient to give me joy, / And attraction was the warm chemistry that soothed, / As the roaring waves of my heart knew great joy. / / I saw her today and my heart's storms were quelled, / Some loving soul said "she is tailor made for me…  sign in to read more »


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