inner quality
beauty is all i see
in your heart and in your eyes
the beauty you bring out
as freely as the open skies
my love is ever growing
in your presence I long to be
my heart is overflowing
with my love for thee
they say chivalry has died
it’s drifted so far away
but it will never die
if I have anything to say
your honor is dear
your wishes divine
your knight in shining armor
is the sole wish of mine
such beauty as yours is rare
it simply mystifies me
the inner quality is there
for all the people to see
your inner qualities abound
so alive and so free
like none that I’ve found
you’re so precious to me
no gem can compare
in beauty or in worth
you’re what I’ve been searching for
since the time of my birth.
7/86
Let Love Guide You
What is love?
But a mere emotion?
No, love is a part
Of everyone’s life
A part to be cherished and treasured
Love has many facets
That though try as we may
We will never understand
God, mother and others
We are taught to love
But the love between
A man and a woman leads us on
When true love is reached
The two are as one
For love is all encompassing
This is what we all strive for
True love, the only emotion
That conquers all others.
But why try for true love
When all your attempts
Are rewarded with empty hands
And a broken heart
Try! Because one day, sometime soon
You’ll find the heart
That is looking for you
Until that day comes
Keep looking near and far
Let your heart lead the way
For it is love that will guide you
12/85
Dreams of Old
Visions pass through the night
Sweet dreams of you
Walking hand in hand by the sea
Loving each other and everything
Strange though it may seem
That we’re together now
Different worlds, drifting together
Making us one with each other
Differences seem so small
When we’re close together
Sailing through the clouds
That dreams are made of.
Alas, as the dawn breaks
And the stars fade away,
You slip from my embrace
You were only a dream.
5/88
Love
What is Love?
But a mere emotion?
No, love is a special thing
Experienced by all
Love has many shapes and forms
Love of life, friends, parents and God
Are all important parts of life
But none can compare with
the love of a man and a woman
love is a funny thing
you never know what to expect
even when you think
you’ve got it licked
Just then it will throw you
And you’ll have to think
What is love really about?
Is it just for a selected few?
Many a time have
I stopped to think
Why me? What have I done
To deserve such punishment?
Punishment, no. It’s the price
For trying but not quite succeeding
Why then try, if you haven’t any luck
‘cause one of these days your luck will change
then and only then will you
be able to experience
the true emotion called love.
That day, though may seem far away
Could be right around the corner
And when it comes you’ll be ready
For love will guide you
3/82
What are you Dreaming Of?
Sleeping so soundly
Looking so beautiful
Wishing I could hold you
And be in your dreams
Tired and worn
Moving, work and me
Wearing you down
Losing your steam
Dreaming of a life
Where things are better
Than they have been so far
Watching you sleep
Wondering what you’re dreaming of
Wishing it was me.