I should be peacefully dreaming,
Instead my mind is easily consumed,
With thoughts of gravitational mystery.
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Wishing Clouds
Can we, count and wish
On clouds, like we do stars
Would we, be granted the love
We need, then flown to places
Far away, to catch the one
We love, while they’re still sleeping
Kissing them, wide awake
Sweet Dreams
You come and go
Out of this girl’s dreams
Sprinking mystery and longing
Late night shivers of the sweetest kind
Put me back to sleep, I breathe
Important dreams need me
Come quickly
You Calm Me
You calm me
You pass through my soul
Like a warm summer wind
Easing me back into color
I’m thankful for where you’ve been
You calm me
Staying by my trembling side
Laughter with my movements
Sparkle in these shy eyes
You could easily be the reason why
You calm me
Take me, I’m yours
Good morning, my love
Come closer, accept my gratitude
I owe you so much more
You calm me
Infatuated kisses await your approving
Release this passion I hold
Longing to feel you wash over me
Thankful that you want me close
You calm me
Grant me the permission I crave
Allow me to calm you
Last night’s wistful dreams
Should be your morning reality
Distraction
To be a content woman
Her dreams have to include
Thoughts of happily ever after
Whether with or without you
Either path has her succeeding
The beauty in her expression
A perfect crystal clear mirror
Distraction looks good on her
The Road Home
Yes, you found it,
This is the road,
The one that’ll take me home.
Country girl,
With a heart for rock-n-roll.
Listening to your music,
Takes me there again,
Dark rooms with neon lights.
Strings that soothe,
The tremors at night.
Being swept away to a beat,
Fuels a passion inside me.
Drinks which prove,
A bleeding heart,
Will do just about anything.
Dance with you and with him,
Either way I lose myself with them.
This time I’m wiser,
I know what I want.
Leadership,
On the dance floor.
Submission,
To a higher power.
A desire,
With swift awakenings.
Wrap me in your lyrics,
Teach me with your strings,
Let’s dance.
Allowing, your lead.
Storyteller
Storyteller
Owner of my dreams
Wake me softly
Lost in white cotton sheets
Kiss me good morning
You make it hard to breathe
Here for you, always
Slowly, consume all of me
Raindrops Have Names
The dark clouds were here when I woke up this morning. The pinging sound on the window panes, as each raindrop hits, beckons me. Raindrops knocking at my soul. Reflective puddles growing in size right outside, so similar to what needs to be accomplished in myself today. The rain is taking the lead and nourishing everything green, and me. The scene has been set. The rain arriving today, of all days, is poetic comedy. A satire, it seems. It sums me up perfectly, don’t you agree? Oh, how I love a double entendre.
Defenseless
Your love, Babe
Could carry me away
Leaves me wishing
I could call you
My Darling
My Lover
My Life
I’ve often dreamed
Your arms are wings
Gliding through the morning air
Waking me gently
Providing a protective covering
For me to lean on
Your words and voice
I desire
Hopelessly watching them
Weaken my reserve
Leaving me defenseless
I sense you fluttering
In the breezy wind of my soul
Offering me
Light and delicate notes
Soothing
My ideas of you
As if you already know
Call Me Home
Sandy beaches are my home
But, you, my Rocky Mountains
I love and need you the most
My heart, Boulder Canyon owns
Allow me to lose myself in you
Colorado River, strong and bold
It is you I long for each morning
Quench this fight inside me
My desires I want you claiming
Allow me to lose myself in you
Your trees of green remind me
To everything there is a season
Walking through, a true test
My love, without you, life not worth living
Allow me to lose myself in you
Colorado Rockies, my tried-and-true
Powerful force of dominance
I’ve spent my life claiming you
Waiting for you to call me home
Allow me to lose myself in you
Confessions
Music surrounds
Our shared bed
Wondering minds rest
Upon colorful pillows
Your hand on my hip
Calming me
Mine on your chest
Your heart humming
Eyes intertwined
Tell me more
A wish of mine
How does music help you
Do you feel this beat, too
Eyes flutter
Blood flows
The music takes us
Where we want to go
Confessions
I wake up longing
Again
Let Me Be Near
Allow me the walk I crave
Inside your mind
Each and every day
Born of a lovely sunrise
Let me be near
The comfort I desire
The sigh I wait
All day to hear
Inside an aching sunset
Let me be near
Thinking of you easily
I’m trying to please
Working towards all you need
Keeps me dreaming
Let me be near
Our Sky
Where are you
Do our skies look similar
Clouds like pillows
Virgin white, soft and welcoming
Sliding across the sky
Going places I wish I could go
With you
Chocolate Cake
Getting ready for a nice evening with friends tonight. The men always enjoy a nice slice of chocolate cake. My dad does, too. Couldn’t help but think of him while I was in the kitchen. I loved making his favorite dessert. I’ll send him this picture and give him a call in a bit.
This photo was just taken and the cake is still warm. I call it Yum-Yum Cake, but others call it Texas Sheet Cake. This warm chocolate brownie cake reminds me of my April blog anniversary story, as well. The image still resonates with me, so it’ll be extremely hard watching everyone enjoy this cake later. Ha! Enjoy! Maybe you should make it for someone special tonight. Get in the kitchen and make the cake together…now that is a happy thought.
Yum-Yum Cake
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
2 sticks of butter
1/4 c. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Mix the flour and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Boil the butter, cocoa and water in a saucepan. Pour it over the dry ingredients and mix. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Bake on a large cookie sheet at 400° for 20 minutes on the top rack of the oven.
Frosting:
1 stick of butter
4 T. cocoa
6 T. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 to 1 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
Boil the butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Pour over the powdered sugar and mix with a whisk. Spread the frosting on the cake as it comes from the oven.
Last Night’s Dream
Woke up with tear stained eyes
A vivid dream nothing but a memory
We were running down the beach
Do you see
Light wind coupled with light feet
Breathing slowly
Hearts sounding like thunder
My mind clear, yet full of wonder
The distance we ran effortlessly
Filled with meaning
Stop
Pulling you down and into the sand
Forcing your eyes to look into mine
My body on top of yours, almost floating
Water lapping at our toes
Consuming the salty air
Seagulls provide a mating call
The perfect setting
Finally
Releasing our control, our duty
Succumbing to the beast
Alive, well and needing
Finally you agree to touch me
Hands sliding over my arms
Cradling both sides of my face
I feel your heat
You’re shaking
Stop questioning everything
Look at me
Wanting to force you to believe
But knowing I can’t
Waiting for your lead
My eyes plead
Yours filled with worry
I’m waiting
This life, ours for the taking
Stop searching
I’m here
Waking up to dried tears
Palms
Alone
Waiting, hopeful
Just beyond the palms
You left me with a mystery to solve
Unsure if you ever wonder about me
I try so hard to continue to breathe
You arrived that day like a dream
Showing me your strength
Now I see nothing
Lost, forgotten
Tell me
Yuan-fen 缘分
For my friend, Randall, the Oregon Cowboy, one man in pursuit of his 缘分 (yuan-fen). My hope is that I have a small piece of you, Randall, figured out. My prayer will be safe travels for you always in China. May you find all that your heart and hard work are leading you towards. Take this poem and make it yours.
~ Audrey
Craving emotion found in poetry
You found me
You’ve seen my soul
Now, let me see yours
I’d love to know
What joy is found in yuan-fen 缘分
Small town boy
You’ve caught my attention, my passion
Yuan-fen links destiny and action
Devine thoughts, Oregon cowboy
Your mind awaits fate’s reaction
Could these two dance, forever after
I understand, pre-ordained
The life we have been given
I too, seek reaction
A constant flow
You say destiny waits on me
The answers, humanity holds
You’re reaction waits on you, too
Humanity needs a push
How about you
What are we left to conclude
Choose to take
Offer to forgo
The path defined by yuan-fen 缘分
Yuan 缘 pulls two souls together
Fen 分 the depths of hard work
A journey of enlightenment
A cowboy with a camera
Traveler, who are you
Mysterious
Kindred
Moving towards self discovery
Mighty diligence of pursuits
A heart similar to mine
The great unknown
Powerful
Alive, yet hidden in mystery
Trust without fear
Bravery, you inspire me
Are you comfortable with your soul
Leading through such amazing photos
A fated life worth the work
Deeper than simplicities
Choices never ending
Our object of selection
Must be proven by our path
Says your ancient Chinese, yuan-fen symbols
We must relax
You have it all figured out, Photographer
Philosopher, owner of an extraordinary mind
Own it
Believe it
Sell it to me straight
Impressive expression, solo rider
Your art, like mine,
Quite a solitary life
Single soulful being,
In the pursuit of a dream
Yuan-fen your motivator
Karma, your powerful stream
Photographer, you help me to believe
Please
Walk with me
Please
Force me to go slow
Please
Let’s go nowhere in particular
Please
Ask me how I am, now you can
Please
Wait for my brave answer
Please
Use your voice to comfort a poet
Please
Hold my hand, make me hold yours
Please
Point out life’s simplicities
Please
Prove to me they are worth my time
Please
Make me think, hard
Please
Tell me to stop worrying
Please
Remind me who is leading me
Please
Force me to look into your eyes
Please
Insist I be me
Please
Knowledge
Slow down dear heart
You have but one body
A single mind for consuming
What’s my rush
I can’t learn it all
~
Hearts beat rapidly
Bodies urge
A mind craving details
I want, I need, I believe
Striving towards excellence
~
Heart quickening
Hands shaking
Mind alive, perceiving
Are these three deceiving me
I may know nothing
~
Heart slows
Hands rest
Mind goes back to dreaming
Stopping myself
My own worst enemy
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 