My Love For You

My love for you drains me

pains me

chains me

My love for you molds you

scolds you

holds you

My love for you ages me

rages me

engages me

My love for you finds you

binds you

reminds you

My love for you brightens me

enlightens me

frightens me

My love for you grows you

knows you

chose you

The Runner

Pounding pavement beneath her feet

hypnotizing with it's rhythmic beat

lungs burning, hungry for air

minutes pass by, unaware

sweat is streaming down her face

hair is falling out of place

eyes focused straight ahead

her feet will go where they're led

determination fuels the fire

accomplishment is her desire

Camping

Sleeping bags, tent,

Pillows and clothes.

Batteries, flashlights,

a lantern that glows.

                                                                                        Fishing poles, tackle,

boat on a trailer.

Sunblock, bug spray,

Zachary's inhaler.

Camping chairs, cooler,

books to read.

No cell phones, computers,

there is no need. 

I Need You

I need you...

I need you to believe in me

and say "A job well done"

I need you to hold me firmly

when I want to turn and run

I need you to reach out to me

when you see me cry

I need your arms to comfort me

without knowing why

I need you to dream with me

when you know it won't come true

I need you to believe with me

because some things really do

I need you to trust me

with your secrets and your heart

I need you to let me in

to the innermost part

I need you to love me

despite my many flaws

I need you to love me

.....just because

I need you