You Came Into My Life

You came into my life,
When I had recovered from love.
I got to know my life again.
I had picked up my trampled heart
And kept it locked away
Within toughened sinew
Then
You came into my life.
When I first saw you
I marvelled on your smile.
But you walked over mine with hob-nail boots
And looked over my hand of friendship.
Destiny proved stronger.
Though [...]

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To D—-

I rested my cares on your heart oft times,
When I was young and when I was old.
I try to remember you in my rhymes:
Your face and the warmth in your arms’ hold.
You were my Lady of Mercy, my strength;
You were my red when I was in blue;
My story-listener – for any length;
You were my love [...]

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The Wind and the Rain.

The rain outside tinkles, tinkles,
On wet, sweet-smelling ground:
Each drop laughing as it falls,
Dispelling happiness all around.
The wind billows my curtains high
And caresses my face;
Says a soft and dewy “hi”,
Then moves back to put the curtains in place.
The night rests on its darkened hours -
It listens to the rain;
The moon and stars are hidden;
But they, too, [...]

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