Saturday morning sun shines And beautiful blue skies You and I, you and I... Early A.M. we walk Our favorite French place - welcoming and open arms Une noisette, aux céréales, du pain We sit outside and chat about life I lean my head on your shoulder Still amazed at my luck Your response; a …
Author: Trilby Yates
Night In Heaven
Early morning sunrise over the city rays of sunlight dance on the river Lady Liberty glistening - reflective bounce and it has been such a long time since I have been stirred - by a new day when I haven't felt a knot in my stomach - angst I open my eyes slowly; for a …
Bouquet Of Love
Long stemmed roses, Beautiful pale pink roses First breath of spring Half a dozen yellow Tulips Holding hands with Midnight Calla Lilies While they dance With purple Hydrangeas; You kiss me and whisper, "Remember our first dance down the avenue?" As they compliment the pink Peony Melting into all The shades of Ranunculus The range …
Ode To The Liar And Thief
Ode to the liar and thief Who crept about In the dark of night With trembling hands For fear he might Yet be discovered? Filling his pockets Lined with lies Lined with intent Like a vampire of old Feeding on the blood Unrequited love While truth his sunlight - his kryptonite Ode to the liar …
Love Once More
Sea breeze coming in from across the bay Your arm around my shoulder as we walk Allowing the sound of the seagulls and wind ...to carry us away You take my hand bring it to your lips and kiss While looking lovingly at my face; in a soft voice You reveal 'your dreams are dancing …
Love We Have Found
Men march, their torches burn in the night their women stand street side weeping; not for fear, but emotions emotions so powerful they overflow tear stained faces passion and love You put another log on the fire and I am thankful that you have a turn of the century fireplace in the Big Apple west …
A Vow
On this day I sit in the quiet, meditate on the sound Of my own breathing; aware of the rise and fall of my chest The way my heartbeats and slows down as I drift away I reflect and I vow not to deny events or the people That tore at the fabric of who …
Deep Breath Blow
A sigh, a deep breath in, hold, hold, hold; blow, blow Another sigh this time I'll give it a name It will become an honored daily tradition A sigh, a name, deep breath, blow - Relief These days I walk into the wind I catch snowflakes on my tongue I'm in awe of the community …
Love
Friday night, winter, pandemic, quarantine; One year anniversary a month away Candle light and music humming - somewhere out there sweetness Floating in the warmth of the moment Reaching across the table you brush my hair Away from my face with care and ease You hold my heart in your hands gently A tender touch …
Trilby Yates 