SLOWLY

it came to me
slowly
like a freeze frame
in a silent movie
like a cake that stubbornly rises.
it caught me by surprise
it captured me by the heels
grabbed hold of me
like a lost child
would not let me go.
i stood there in
wonder and in amazement
you see
i tripped
and fell
in love.

THE BIRTH OF LOVE

not a doubt
not a question
no hesitation
just exclamation
arise expectation
in the anticipation
lies hope
determination
...it's the birth of love.

REGRET

she sits alone in her room
thoughts filled with regret
weary and worn
but not dead yet.
her past a mere shadow
her future unknown
never did she imagine
a life on her own.
she wallows in pity
seeks solace
relief
but her heart
now lies muted
her soul filled
with grief.
alone she sits
filled with regret
watches life
pass her by
but not dead yet.