Blood rushing through veins
Coursing so fast
Trying to escape
The source of its past
For the heart is full
Of evil and deceit
Tainted even more
By the devil at her feet
And lips turn bright red
With the taste of regret
And everyone’s surprised
Death hasn’t claimed her yet
But she has a secret
A cure hidden deep within
A sliver of hope
Found where it’s always been
© 2018 Michelle Cook
Swept away
By a passionate kiss
One she knew
She didn’t dare resist
Taken under
Completely by surprise
A perfect love
Reflected in her eyes
Never before
Had she felt such heat
Finally a man
Who made her feel complete
Lost in the depths
Of his charming smile
She knew this flame
Was completely worthwhile
Left breathless and wanting
Their impassioned eyes meet
Who was this handsome stranger
Who’d swept her off her feet
Putting the romance novel down
She continues with her housecleaning
Everyone wants to know
Why suddenly she’s beaming
© 2018 Michelle Cook
Beneath the silvery moon sky
She kisses all her cares goodbye
Barefoot and free
She races down to the sea
In the soft glow of the night
She dances in pure delight
Her emotions are heightened
Yet she is not frightened
The breezy ocean air
Runs fingers through her hair
The cool salty mist
Gives a soft gentle kiss
She embraces the touch
From this place she loves so much
She is pleased by her endeavor
But knows she cannot stay forever
Her heart is heavy and torn
Creases of it now aged and worn
She reaches down underneath the sand
Capturing the tiny pieces in the palm of her hand
Gently blowing the colored crystals away
She promises to come back another day
© 2018 Michelle Cook
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