I ONCE WAS IN LOVE

I ONCE WAS IN LOVE

I once was in love . . . through my bones and into my soul, 

But when it was gone it took a big toll.

I once was in love . . . a love that was my whole world,

But there I was with my life in a twirl.

I once was in love . . . things were good, everything was right,

But now it is nowhere in sight.

I once was in love . . . it lifted me up, it brought me so high,

Then I was sad, all I could do was cry.

I once was in love . . . a love I could touch, a love that was real,

Now I can't breathe; now I can't feel.

I once was in love . . . it felt like forever, it felt so true,

Now I'm so lost I don't know what to do.

I once was in love . . . and that's all I could think about,

Now all that's left is pain, of that there's no doubt.

I once was in love . . . so deep that it made me want to sing a song,

Then it seemed like I had done something wrong.

I once was in love . . . everything was so shinny and bright,

Then the sun went down, now all I see is night.

I once was in love . . . it was filled with passion and lust.

Then there was a storm, and now all that’s left is dust.

I once was in love . . . this love was going to set me free.

Then the writing on the wall said it wasn't meant to be.

I once was in love . . . it was great, it was so much fun.

Then something change and it was over and done.

I once was in love . . . and that's all I wanted from you.

Then the days turned black and I turned blue.

I once was in love . . . and I was sure that this love was sent from above.

Things didn't work, but that's OK, because I can always say . . . I once was in love.

STANLEY HENDRIX

5/21/10

My book of poems "DEEP DARK SECRETS" is available online at WWW.PUBLISHAMERICA.COM, WWW.BOOKSAMILLION.COM, WWW.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM, WWW.AMAZON.COM,and WWW.BORDERS.COM

I WAS

I WAS

I was looking at life but I was blind to what others could see.

Then one day I saw your eyes looking at me.

I looked deep, deep into your love and I could see what it could be.

The more I looked into your eyes, the more it set me free.

I was listening to the sounds that make the world turn.

I was deaf to the words of love that sets your soul to burn.

I hear your voice and your whispers in my ears.

I hear your words of love and wonder where you've been all these years.

I was feeling bad; I was so sad and blue.

I was numb to the feelings of love; then I saw you.

There were feelings that overwhelmed my brain that I fought from the start.

The harder I fought the stronger my feeling got until I surrendered my heart.

I smelled the flowers but the sweet fragrance had faded away.

I couldn't smell the coffee in the morning that helps me get through the day.

Then there was your essence and that was all I could smell.

Your perfume invaded my senses and rang my bell.

I was trying to find a soul to touch but something went awry.

I went deep within trying to find out why; then I reached up and touched the sky.

That's where I found you wanting to be loved so much.

There you were waiting on me, wanting to be touched.

I was talking but the words I just couldn't speak.

I wanted to tell you you're the one I want to keep.

My voice couldn't make a sound so I spoke with my eyes.

I looked deep and you looked deep because the eyes won't tell lies.

I was walking but then my legs couldn't move.

I have some place to be, someone to see and a love to prove.

I see your love and I want to run to you.

I want to show you a love so grand and true.

I was smiling on the inside but my lips couldn't grin.

I can't find where you are or where you've been.

When all these things are things I can mend.

I will have a big smile that will never end.

STANLEY HENDRIX

5/15/10

  My book of poems "DEEP DARK SECRETS" is available online at WWW.PUBLISHAMERICA.COM, WWW.BOOKSAMILLION.COM, WWW.BARNESANDNOBLE.COM, WWW.AMAZON.COM,and WWW.BORDERS.COM