It took time, but it was all they needed

A pot of tea
steeping slow
allowed the conversation
to drift, then flow

A trembling hand
a splatter of cream
all witnessed beneath
a summer sunbeam

Starting with a look
a blooming glance
the wind stirred
in the sight of romance

Blushing boughs offered
a chance alone
doing all the things
some would never condone

With the wide old oak
shielding their play
prying eyes
slowly crept away

Rousing smiles rendered
a half giggle or two
as heartstrings seized
love anew

© 2025 Michelle Cook


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Soulmates

They sense
the pull
the tug
the distance
resistance

They feel
every thought
every question
every emotion
commotion

They know
the reality
the truth
the lies
sighs

They see
every move
every look
every disguise
wise

They love
the good
the bad
the best
blessed

They give
every piece
every purpose
every chance
romance

They bring
the fun
the hope
the laughter
banter

They are
every day
every way
every moment
ours

© 2025 Michelle Cook


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Sharing a post from my newest blog

Hello all… Just wanted to introduce you to my newest blog. I have been working on this idea for quite some time, and I just went live a few minutes ago. As you can see, I’ve done some rebranding of my name to become more discoverable online but feel free to still call me ~M if my nickname “Ellie” is confusing to you. I love you guys and hope you’re having a wonderful day. ~M (Aka ~Ellie 😉 xoxo

*Oh and a few people have been having a hard time finding the link to my new site. So here it is in case the one above doesn’t work. ellieevermore.com

Discovering the truth

Insecurities are pointless,
for you’ll never be forgotten
by someone who is meant for you;
the attachment goes far too deep
to be severed by passing fancy.

And inside the heart of every heart
one knows their true intentions.
Thus, nothing will ever fall away
when it is destined for your life.

Simply trust your intuition
as every soul reveals its secrets.
In actions so clearly displayed,
the final test resides so assuredly
within the eyes of those we seek.

© 2025 Michelle Cook


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I’m ever happy with you

This life…
It’s full of hardships
and battles we never see coming.

One minute, we’re going along
doing our thing
and the very next moment
we’re left perplexed by the audacity of others.

I like the little bubble I’m living in
but it periodically breaks
when the wills of others smash it to pieces.

I try to hold things together
and stay within the confines
of the happiest place I know.

Maybe others just want to get inside
and dwell in contentment too.

Sadly, there isn’t room for the whole world.

I let some people in
and some I hold captive for a while.

Others stay with me
because they don’t wanna be anywhere else,
and they can never imagine leaving.

Those are the ones I hold fast to with all my heart.

They’re the ones who keep me alive
and save me when the battles begin.

© 2024 Michelle Cook


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