Romance – Page 11 – Word Smith Wisdom

Destroyed By Time?

Could it be? It was all so simple then.
Could time have rewritten every line?
You and I, together until the end.
A life much sweeter than wine.

Just misty, water colored memories.
All that’s left of the way we were.
Something changed. Better remedies?
No,— only pain and tragedy did occur.

Something changed in the whisper of time.
I will never hold you and love you again.
The memories have become a living shrine.
A symbol of what might have been.

Karma has reversed its course on me.
It must be a wheel within a wheel.
Things are not the way they used to be.
I can no longer stay on an even keel.

Turn back time and let’s try it again.
There has got to be a better way for us.
But then, I wouldn’t know where to begin?
I would fear for another total bust.

Oh emotions, why torture my heart?
Punishment for my choices in life.
It is the result that’s tearing me apart.
I cannot rise above the pain and strife.

What could have been and never was.
It is a loss that I cannot overcome.
I can dream of raising above.
While, in truth, you were the only one.

Put me down in the Book Of Tragedy’s.
An entire chapter to do me justice.
Explain how I still love you madly.
Then, destroy me. Leave me restless.

Screaming, with no way out.
A living horror, buried by emotions.
Straining to give my final shout!!
I LOVE YOU!!— I need a love potion.

—————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

My nature is my soul.
This you must know.
There is contentment.
There is no resentment.
Just uplifting winds.
A serenity that descends
Listen to your own heart.
From it, never depart.
It’s a vision of loveliness.
Something to caress.
A beautiful flower.
More lovely by the hour.
So stop day dreaming.
Quails & doves are scheming.
Your nearness is like calm waters.
A feeling of sleeping otters.
Enjoying the setting sun.
Love radiates to everyone.

—————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)
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R E S P E C T

You don’t need to wish upon a star.
You can see the future from where you are.
Just look deeply into my eyes.
It should come as no surprise.

Yes, it is coming true.
There is no future for me and you.
We have reached the end of our road.
Now, if I may be so bold.

The reason we are at an end.
Respect is a word you cannot bend.
Either you respect me, or you don’t.
From where I’m sitting, you won’t.

It is time to look for greener pastures.
One with much less hazards.
One where love will bloom freely.
Not here, where love is mealy.

So, find another who you will respect.
As for me, I say ‘What the heck.’
It’s not worth it to stick around.
Playing the part of your clown.

Wish upon that star if it helps.
Find yourself another whelp.
This doormat is outta here.
I need a snuggle rug to be near.

—————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Twilight Friendship

I always stayed in the twilight.
Never trusting anyone.
It seems odd, but it was my life.
I knew I was not the only one.

Never close with anyone.
I saw others who were the same.
Life was never too much fun.
Others didn’t know my name.

Then it happened before I knew it.
I saw you running from another.
He yelled “I’ll kill you, you bitch.”
His voice made me shudder.

I waved you to a place only I knew.
He was cursing as he ran by.
I didn’t say “What did you do?”
She wouldn’t want me to pry.

When he didn’t return you said “Thanks.”
“Your safe now.” I said with assurance.
“He didn’t mean it. He is just a crank.”
“He sounded mad about some occurrence.”

“I had to steal some food from him.”
“If you’re hungry, I have some food,”
“I wouldn’t intrude. It’s different with him.”
“I live alone. You won’t intrude.”

She shyly agreed to come for a bite.
She said she is normally all alone.
“I only come out at night.”
“I am also a person who is alone.’

She didn’t say much about herself.
I didn’t pry. It wasn’t like me.
She did say she seldom accepts help.
She didn’t trust others, as I could see.

I said we were a lot alike.
“I almost never am with anyone.”
“I am a creature of the twilight.”
“It was because I didn’t trust any one.”

She said “Why are you helping me?”
I said that I couldn’t answer that.
“It seemed right at the time, you see.”
She said “I can relate to that.”

I still see her from time to time.
Always at twilight, when all is dark.
It was her choice as much as mine.
It seems a friendship was about to start.

This is new for each down to our core.
It is developing at its own pace.
We are trusting each other more.
We may soon get our own place.

I just assume it was meant to be.
There is no way to explain it.
Now, we both feel much more free.
It is well worth it to maintain it.

————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

High Hopes

It feels like lightening running through my veins.
Every time you look at me that way, it’s the same.
It could be magic or animal attraction for me.
Whatever it is, I like it, whatever it seems to be.
I don’t know if you are aware of all of this.
Of how you send me into a passion of bliss.
I only pray I am doing the same to you.
If it is no, it could break my heart in two.
But, every indication says the answer is yes.
You have set me apart from all the rest.
I have the feeling I’m into something good.
For once, my love life may turn out like it should.
The little things mean so much to me.
They make me happy and make me free.
I want to soar, like a kite in a strong wind.
I know, inside, you are much more than a friend.
Where this is going, I have no idea.
I am in for the ride & want to still see ya.
If it works out we will both be in 7th heaven.
One complimenting the other like yeast & leaven.
What better way to spend our day,
than doing everything our way.
As the wind whistles through the trees,
so my thoughts are saying please.
Please let this be what I am hoping for.
Then, we will be together forever more.

—————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Past References

I have this feeling that this is wrong.
Long, I’ve waited for you to come along.
When you arrived I was filled with delight.
I said “Thank you God”, with all my might.

Yet, there’s something I have to know?
I am not sure where this is going to go.
True, I prayed for an answer to my dreams.
You appeared to be the one, or so it seemed.

Still, certain things don’t seem to be just right.
Many times you seemed to be ready to fight.
Your defenses were set on high most of the time.
No need for that if you are really mine.

You came with scars and baggage too.
There was a lot that you’ve been through.
So much so it predicts how you are.
You are reacting to the emotional scars.

It is a new game now. Things have changed.
“Different place, different time,” I explain.
Don’t let your past rule your feelings for me.
We have a totally new thing going, you see.

We should set our own path now.
Together we can do it somehow.
The two of us can be as one.
The trip will be, oh so fun.

Then my dreams & prayers can come true.
Not only for me, but also for you.
Forget the past. This won’t be the same.
There is nothing to lose & so much to gain.

—————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Bragging, Or Conceited??

I have traveled far and near.
Being alone, I never fear.
Girls come to me like flies to honey.
No, I don’t have a lot of money.
They just want to be near me.
They know I like to be free.
They may leave, but soon come back.
They know I am where it’s at.
I save them from loneliness.
They long for my sweet caress.
They will do most anything.
To be around the joy I bring.
I don’t have to give them a line.
I don’t play games. I don’t have time.
I always tell them like it is.
They will stay, just for a kiss.
I have had this power over women
since I was just a young one.
Women come and women go.
Yet they want me in their show.
I’m not sure what they see in me.
If I knew I’d let it be.
Such a life is so rewarding.
I don’t have to feel I’m hoarding.
I can be free with my love anytime.
I can make any girl I want mine.
No, I am not bragging nor conceited.
It has been too often repeated.
This is just the way it is.
Still women say: “I want to be his.”
Maybe I should write a book.
I am sure many men would take a look.
Yet, it is nothing I can explain.
I was born this way, but it’s not a pain.

———————–R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Dreamy Eyes

Dreamy eyes. You’ve got such dreamy eyes.
I look into them and I realize.
You could be an angel in disguise.
Because you have such dreamy eyes.

I see you across the room.
Your eyes light up the gloom.
The sight of you makes my heart swoon.
I want to see you again soon.

Your eyes are a deep shade of blue.
Before I saw them, I never knew.
They look just like beautiful jewels.
I hope you like my hazel eyes too.

They are no match to your beautiful eyes.
The way your eyes seem to hypnotize.
I am under your spell. It’s no surprise.
It happens each time I look into your eyes.

I pray someday you’ll be my wife.
We’ll have children with their own life.
I hope they all will avoid all strife.
With eyes like yours, they will not fight.

Just one look should do the trick.
Calm the heart of anyone who is miffed.
They will look in their eyes and just sit.
Hypnotized by the sight of it.

How would it be if your eyes were green?
The prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen.
They would light up any movie screen.
Yet, those blue eyes would steal every scene.

Dreamy eyes. You’ve got such dreamy eyes.
I keep thinking, it’s no surprise.
I just want to sit and stare into your eyes.
Because you’ve got such dreamy eyes.

—————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Let Love Bloom In The Spring

Let Love Bloom In Spring

Spring is in the air again.
You can smell it on the wind.
Birds are chirping in the trees.
Hear the buzzing of the bees.

Flowers blooming everywhere.
Smell their perfume in the air.
The sun is warm and bright.
See all the stars at night.

It’s a time for love to bloom.
Here comes a bride and groom.
This is a very special time.
There is romance on my mind.

Seems she doesn’t feel the same.
She doesn’t want to hear my name.
I agree, it was a long rough winter.
Yet it should not bring a splinter.

Put all that behind us, my dear.
Can’t you see springtime is here.
Time to start all over again.
Plant a seed & it will grow, my friend.

Let it take root in your heart.
Before long, you won’t want to be apart.
Our love will grow into a mighty tree.
Spreading its leaves for all to see.

Get into the spring spirit with me.
Let our love grow into that tree.
We were meant to be together.
Forget all about that winter weather.

————————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Love, Mostly From A Distance

Love, Mostly At A Distance

If you go and see the world like you want,
remember,—– all I want is you.
You will go without me. Not a taunt.
Still, our love will never die. It is true.
Sometimes you are like a rolling stone.
You gather no moss as you move along.
I will remain here, faithful to the bone.
Just remember that as you sing your song.
You were born with a restless sole.
I was born to be a person happy at home.
Just remember wherever you go.
I don’t like staying here all alone.
Bring it back. Bring back your love to me.
The longer you’re gone, the worse it is.
I know in your heart you want to feel free.
Still, you don’t want our love to lose its fizz.
I don’t mind going for a day or two.
As long as you are with me the whole way.
For longer trips I always end up missing you.
I can’t stand leaving home and staying away.
Yet, this feeds your sole. It is what you do.
My love will survive till you return.
I can think of no other except you.
Will your love for me survive, is my concern.
Usually I say yes. Being positive is what I do.
I see no solution to this ongoing problem.
I live with it and take the blows.
Can you think of a way to solve them?
My love remains strong. And so it goes.

———————————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)

Category: Romance