“Solace” – a new poem

New poem, 'Solace', posted on the I Love Romance Blog...

“Aching Heart” – a poem

Aching Heart Taillights easing farther away, my eyelids shutter. Even before you’ve left, I ache for you. Missing you is pain. In bed I yearn for your arms to hold me tight once more, yet the room is dark and cold. All I have are memories, the remnant of your kiss on my lips, your…

“A Lover’s Vow” – a poem

A Lover’s Vow Well over ten years have passed… Still every touch, every word, every look feels right. When you hold me close at the day’s end, once all our obligations have subsided, and I can at last rest against your chest as we talk softly, you’re the only home I’ve ever wanted or needed.…

“Dream with Me” – a poem

Dream with Me My yearning for you is strong, something I’ve never felt for anyone else… There are nights like tonight, when I ache so much for you that sleep eludes me. With bated breath I remember our last embrace, savoring your arms around me, the warmth of your body against mine, your chest beneath…

“You and the Muse” – a poem

You and the Muse There are few things in this chaotic world that make total sense to me. Two, in fact, which I can name right now… Often it feels like I’m a mere pawn on the chessboard of life. Some choices are strategic; others are left to chance. A few are mistakes one would…