About the Poem

It begins as friendship. Time spent together, mutual interests, someone to talk with who understands you. Someone who listens, who laughs with you and cries with you.

Then one day, quite by surprise, you kiss. You gaze into each other's eyes and know things have changed and there is no going back. You allow them to know that secret place in your heart and soul. Reality tells you it is a love that cannot last but while you have it you know the euphoric and magical thoughts of love.

Thoughts Of Love

by Linda Christensen

The sunset has faded once more,
Gone are its radiant hues
That warmed the end of my day.
The darkness of night envelopes me.
The air is still, the quietness of evening deafening.

I sit and ponder the past and question the future.
Memories, thoughts, flooding my mind.
Just like a pond when a stone is cast upon it,
So are the rippling effects borne by my heart and soul.

The innocence of a child’s daydreams
Now are transformed into a woman’s world of reality.
For so long I guarded my thoughts and feelings
Keeping them locked behind closed doors,
Allowing no one in.
You entered my world and became part of it.
I learned to trust someone as would a child,
And in doing so gave you the key.
A key that unlocked privacy secured for so long.
Fantasies became reality, untapped passions unbridled.
A tenderness and gentleness I’d never known
Warmed and comforted me.
Finally I knew what it meant to be a woman.

With the dawn of each new day I am reminded
Of the warmth, the closeness we share.
The stars of evening, sparkling like jewels,
Represent the memories I cherish.
The friendship remains, its future undaunted.

Daydreams and fairytales do come true.
Through the eyes of a child, the heart of a woman,
You became my knight in shining armor.
And, for one brief moment, like Guinevere,
I knew the joys and magic of Camelot.

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18 Visitor Comments

helga

It's really wonderful. It's full of words but for me no words can describe this poem. But it really touches my heart. Well I'm a broke-hearted.

vaijayanti

This poem really touched my soul!

2cute2bu

I chose to vote this poem because it is exacctly how i once felt about one of my close friends. This poem touched me in so many unimaginable ways. You grabbed your reader at the poem's opening and stuck with it. Good job!

ellen

Your poem touched my heart - finding true ( and honest ) love, unhurried, unabashed, unconditional and to utterly lose one's self to it -- How wonderful ! Be well Ellen

jade

Meaningful imagery from a talented writer.

zenal

great. this the poem that i ever read b4. so adorable.

Tara

Great Poem!

Jackie

A beautifully written poem.

kristol

A genuine reality check I enjoyed it emensely I can truly relate thank-you!!!!!

Karen

Linda, This is one of the most beautiful poems that I have read. You have written the words that I have tried to express to someone for so long. You write from the heart. Thanks for sharing.

Tony

What can I say... The words touche your mind, heart, and soul (grin).

muffin

This is a beautiful poem. I write poetry too and this is really expressive. Thank you for opening amother part of my closed thought. I feel like that about a girl right now.

Bonnie

Hats off to you! An amazing poem that truly captivates what it feels like to finally let go of all the doubts and fears of giving your heart to someone completely! Truly captured me and my thoughts exactly! Keep up the good work!

Nicole

This is a very good poem.

donna

Rich with feelings and reality Warm with passion and depth True

bruce

lovely flow of words; gift for smooth feel, linking ideas and emotions seamlessly. You transported me to a magic place.

Donna

Very beautifully written.

charles

this poem of reflection of life. careing and loving everyone it is like sitting beside a gentle stream which is never ending thank you linda

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