Day 314 - The Truth

Heart beats and love songs,
That's what I hear with you.

Beauty, smarts, and  determination,
That's what I see in you.

Love, trust and honesty,
That's what I'm talking about.

Complete perfection,
That's what I feel inside.

You, you and you,
That's what I am always thinking about.

Day 313 - Magic

Life with you is magical,
Except our love will never disappear.

Day 311 - Thankful Thanksgiving

Today is my 32nd Thanksgiving Holiday.

I remain thankful for a family who has always supported me and my life decisions, even if they disagree.

I am thankful that a new love entered my life 2 years ago and has remained strong and honest, despite being separated by oceans. She makes me happy and complete, something I never knew I needed in my life, but now that I have it, it feels so good. It feels perfect.

I am thankful that my attitude and thoughts have changed over the years from helping myself to opening my eyes and heart to recognizing the pain of others. Helping them fulfills me more than accumulating titles and things.

I am thankful for my faith in God. I may not speak of it every day or worship as much as I should, but I am glad I have allowed Him to enter my life and guide me.

I am thankful to be me.

-CJH

Day 310 - Love is

Love is,
A condition of the heart.
My love wants,
It needs, you,
To keep it beating.

Day 309 - Revelation

I was thinking about how much happier I am when I see your face and it really occurred to me that you are the best thing to ever happen in my life. Ever! Sure I've had fun and been happy before, but with you it's something different and amazing, something real. It's true love.

Day 308 - Waiting for Change

Inside a window,
There is a red couch,
A single light shines,
Highlighting a face,
Eyes that just stare,
On the verge of tears,
Alone.

Day 307 - A Day In Life

Irish days,
Even with skies of grey,
We enjoy each hour,
Dancing in rain showers.

Clouds can't hide your eyes,
Deeply dark in design,
Staring hard in to my soul,
Thoughts only I would know.

If the sun ever peaks through,
It will light the smile I have for you,
Brilliantly wide in delight,
Holding steady in to the night.

In the dark it's just you and I,
No space between as we lie,
Together bonded so tight,
Holding on to each other's life.

Day 306 - Our Future

On a crowded street somewhere,
There is a family,
With love that fills the night air.
Parents hold hands,
A young girl clings tight to mommy's leg,
Baby brother sleeps in daddy's arms.
They wear smiles on their faces,
Share stories and laughs,
Enjoying the moment they are in.

Day 300 - Little Things

Pink hues in the sunset sky,
Fluffy white clouds floating by.
Colorful leaves falling to the ground,
Snowflakes landing without a sound.
Bubbling waters of a cold stream,
All our clothes hanging on a tree.
Hot ember fires on a cold night,
You and me cuddled so tight.
Saturday morning sing-a-longs,
Bare feet on the front lawn.
People helping people every day,
Kind words with all we say.
The little things are all I need,
With you standing right beside me.

Day 297 - Me With You

I miss the me that I am with you.

Day 293 - 40 Days

In 40 days and 40 nights,
Dreams will come to life.
A pretty girl, a hand to hold,
Kisses, wherever we go.

We'll take our smiles out for a walk,
A quiet time where we can talk.
Shop windows on the square,
Soaking in the holiday cheer.

So many hours cuddled tight,
On those cold and rainy nights.
We'll keep so nice and warm,
Creating a fire from our love storm.

So much to do in just ten days,
I'll wish forever I could stay.
Let's enjoy the laughs and have fun,
Just being each other's number one.

Day 292 - Carry Me Away

My window stays busy,
People passing on by,
Heading somewhere,
Places they need to be,
People the want to see.

I slowly die inside,
Knowing where I need to be,
The person I want to see,
Is not sitting here,
I'm staring out my window alone.

The view is pretty,
This time of year,
Leaves turning color,
Falling from the trees,
Breezes carrying them away.

I wish the wind would pick up,
Lift me off my feet,
Gently push me East,
Across the cold ocean blue,
In to the warm arms of you.

Day 290 - Distant

The Earth moves,
Round and round,
Here on the ground,
I'm never closer to you.

Day 288 - One Day

I write for you,
For me,
Expressing dreams.

My heart is open,
Life's desires,
For all to see.

My words,
Tell of destiny,
You next to me.

I reach out,
Grasp hold of air,
Nothing there.

You see me,
Arms stretching,
Forever reaching.

One day,
Hands will meet,
Never release.

Day 286 - Lucky

I'm lucky,
I found love,
In a tiny corner,
Of this big world.

Our hearts,
They fell hard,
Right in to,
Our waiting arms.

Starting slow,
We were two,
We grew,
Into one.

We've made,
Days brighter,
Nights warmer,
Smiles bigger.

There's miles,
Between us now,
But we remain,
Closer than ever.

I promise,
To be strong,
Forever,
Lovers to the end.

Day 285 - The Man I Am

Sometimes I'm quiet,
A bit reserved,
Just taking life all in,
That's just the man I am.

Most days I'm happy,
Silly as I can be,
Letting life be fun,
That's just the man I am.

Some days I drink,
I let loose,
Maybe get a little loud,
That's just the man I am.

Yes, I cry sometimes,
I hurt for others,
Their pain is mine,
That's just the man I am.

Maybe I care too much,
About helping people,
Lifting them up,
That's just the man I am.

The times I lose my way,
I stop and pray,
Knowing He has a plan,
That's just the man I am.

I constantly worry,
About the future,
How I can get to you,
That's just the man I am.

I'm on a mission.
My heart leads the way,
I am not afraid,
That's just the man I am.

All my thoughts are of you,
Where you are,
What you are doing,
That's just the man I am.

If you fall,
I'll be there beside,
Picking you up again,
That's just the man I am.

I'll push you higher,
Seeking the best life,
You and I will ever need,
That's just the man I am.

I care deeply,
About you,
Giving you all my love,
That's just the man I am.