in my eyes

you don't have to try at all 

you've already got my heart 

it didn't take you very long 

it happened right from the start 

if you entrust your love to me 

I will keep it warm 

nourishing it and tenderly 

I'll keep it safe from harm 

what I've found, the love you give 

has taken me by surprise 

and all the feelings you display 

reflect back in my eyes 

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paint

as I get ready to repaint my love 

I'm covering the cracks with spackle 

I realize just how many are left 

and there may not be enough plaster 

I'm gonna use a vibrant color 

to repaint this shade of blue 

as soon as I figure what shade that is 

I'll cover what's left of you

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dormant

yesterday, I was in paradise

the sun and sand and  sea 

spending pleasurable moments 

with those important to me 

everything lays dormant 

my spirit calm and free

recharging all of my energy

that's what Mexico does for me 

as I leave it all behind  

everything I put to order 

the past waits with its thumb stuck out 

like a hitchhiker at the border

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Phoenix

I am the Phoenix 

My plumage brilliant 

And from the ashes I rise 

I have been reborn 

I have been renewed 

I live again 

Constantly regenerating 

Immortal, invincible 

I will not be held back 

Heliopolis, you know me 

My strength 

My power 

Let my tears heal you

I am fire and divinity 

I am not a myth 

I live again

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where you'll find me

when the moon glows on the sea 

waves whisper on the beach 

all secluded, quiet and free

that's where you'll find me 

when the stars light up the dark 

tide ebbs, showing the sandbars 

if your feelings need a place to park 

there is space here in my heart 

when you need a hand to hold 

want to come in from the cold 

looking for love that's  gold 

let yours and mine unfold

 

look and you'll find me

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poetry

on this beach 

poetry is written

clever lines and stanzas 

composed with our hearts 

rhyming in every kiss

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empty garden

in a empty garden
a single flower grows
petals still intact
through the windy blows
don't just cut the flower
but dig  the roots up too
nurture it with soil and love
and it will always bloom

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refrain

in the darkest hours
just before dawn's light
slumber has deserted
another long lost night

in the light of day
a sun that doesn't reach
keeping my hands busy
thoughts that have been breached

in the mountain shadows
when little of day remains
come shards of recognition
a song without refrain

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love taken

emotions can deceive you
as they boil to the top
written all over my face
tucked inside your heart

love taken for better
love taken for worse
love taken for granted
love taken . . . . .

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the beach

always on my mind
hot sun, warm sand, endless sea
tides flow in my mind

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breathe deep

my scent lingers
after you're gone
telling me this later
on the phone
breathe deep

does a taste remain
when you lick your lips
your mind imagining
fantasy is revisited
breathe deep

do whispers of love
still play in your ear
a concerto rewinding
that only we hear
breathe deep

breathe deep baby,
breathe deep

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shroud

the shroud slowly falls
your spirit and soul cut loose
a sequacious move

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promise the moon

come hold me tight
under the stars
promise the moon
whisper of love
deep in the night
a touch that stirs
hearts intertwine
for a short time
promise the moon

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different sounds

so we sit
cup in hand
while the cd drones
oblivious to each other
our feet tap in time
still that in common

always like this
always we two
different sounds
same heart
different worlds
same art

the table cleared
coffee steams 
the lyrics fade
the only music left...
my fingers 

on the keys

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horizon

the wind blows cold
rain clouds, heavy on the horizon
warm thoughts of you wane
disappearing rays of sun

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fireflies

we sit on the porch this evening
a beautiful summer night
lingering after dinner
while watching the fireflies
sitting on the old porch swing
watching the night go by

smell the fresh cut grass
a cooling breeze that blows
look at the moon and stars
we swing and sit real close
while fireflies light the sky

watching the shadows grow

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float

I dive in the deep end
down deep too long
my skin starts to tingle
water burns my lungs
not a strong swimmer
as I come up and choke
I can't swim back
but I can float
so I float

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my gift

and my gift to you
unwanted, upon the shelf
ribbons not untied

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salesman

like a used car salesman

selling crap that doesn't run

you thought I would be easy

thought you'd have some fun

but I wasn't in the market

for what's hidden behind the smile

listening to your bullshit

I could see you coming for miles

save it for the next time

when some girl comes this way

maybe you'll get lucky

on a different day

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soar

love takes flight
with feathers of gold
soaring to heights
only angels have known
over amber fields of wheat
over gardens of red rose
over seas of darkest green
over ranges peaked with snow
soar on higher and higher
lift and carry me
soar on higher and higher
lift and carry me
love takes flight
with feathers of gold
soaring to heights
only heaven can know

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prince

you are the prince in the fairytale
come to life in front of me
you see things inside of me
that no one has ever seen

inside these verde valleys
and this mountainous terrain
you travel with your heart and mind
knowingly staking claim

you sing to me your love song
lyrics written as you go
music played with your spirit
the chords played from your soul

keep singing this beautiful melody
keep filling me with your song
while we travel along together
a journey that promises to be long

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once

when memories weep
and fantasy fades
when all that is past
and drifts away
then my heart can admit
my mind will commit
to the fact that
I once loved you

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plenty

you say "it doesn't cost a penny"
you say "it is almost free"
but I know that isn't true
I've been there before with you
and it's gonna cost me plenty

you say "just let me kiss you"
you say "just one little hug"
but I know one just won't do
I've been there before with you
and it is gonna cost me plenty

you say "just let me love you"
you say "just give me your heart"
but I know it's not enough
never will be, never was
and it is gonna cost me plenty

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lay it all down

lay it down

tell it straight 

scale the wall

built in haste 

look inside 

what do you feel? 

is it nothing? 

or is it real? 

answer the questions 

that your heart has 

start a future 

forget the past

moving fast 

or stuck in slow

figure out 

which way to go

lay it down 

tell it straight 

scale the wall 

seal your fate

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fog

come out of the fog 

wrap you arms around my sun 

dissipating why

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