the heat
you left with me
last night
still smolders.

the wind catches
your scent
and refreshes
my senses.

There's a special place
where lonely hearts find what they are looking for.

Where empty thoughts can find a release
and wandering souls can have their peace.

There is a world that lives within us
that guides us through the winding path called life
a song that needs no melody,
and a note that makes no sound.

A simple thought without words suddenly becomes profound.

Yes, there is a special place
where

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After awhile you learn the subtle difference
between holding a hand and chaining a soul.

And you learn that love doesn't mean learning.

And company doesn't mean security.

And you begin to understand that kisses aren't contracts.

And presents aren't promises.

And you begin to accept your defeats
with your heart held high and your eyes open.

With the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child.

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I kissed a young man last night
Tasted a life that has just begun
Between Heartbeats that were going too fast
Felt the anxiety, the hesitation, the tentativeness all in a moment.
I closed my eyes and watched him smile inside
As I inhaled what he exhaled
Subtle shivers danced along his muscles
Disbelief poured over fear.
I kissed a young man last night
Watched his mind open like a flower
As I held his face in my hands

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Late at night I stare at the moon
The brightest reflection of my soul
The craters are what used to be my heart
The sand now replaces my blood
Who will be the one to help?
The man that allows my river to flow again
With a single kiss my heart races
He will be the one to raise me up
My phoenix transformation from his heart
The heat he emits ignites my life force
When will he finally arrive?
When will I know my true purpose

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