Lifted Up

I remembered you in my prayers.
I don't know you well,
Not really at all.
But I cried when I thought
Of how you hurt.
I didn't cause your pain,
But I have caused the same pain
For others.
And so,
I prayed for you.
I prayed for
Comfort,
Strength,
And healing.
I prayed that someday soon,
When you're ready,
That true love will find you.
That you will find the happiness
That I know you deserve.
I prayed that you will be patient
And wait -
That the pain you feel now,
Is only
Preparing you
For better things.
I remembered you in my prayers
Because
I've caused the pain you feel;
I've felt the pain you feel.
But also because
I know that sometimes
It just isn't meant to be
No matter how badly
You wanted it.
I know that sometimes
Destiny
Denies you what you want
To give you what you need.
And it's far better.

© 1991-2009 Samantha Greene

Love

I love you, you know.
You're an ass sometimes.
You ignore me for hours on end,
You tease me unmercifully,
You blame me for things
Beyond my control.
But other times,
You're the sweetest guy
I've ever known;
Thoughtful,
Kind,
Adoring.
And I know
You love me
In your own way.
But do you know
How much I love you?

© 1991-2009 Samantha Greene

Reconsidered

I looked in the mirror
This morning
Really looked
And for the first time
In a long time,
I liked what I saw.

I looked in your
Eyes today
I looked into your soul
And for the first time
In a long time,
There were no suspicions.

I thought about my life
About what I wanted
And what I had
And for the first time
In a long time,
I was happy with it.

I looked in the mirror
This morning
Really looked
And for the first time
In a long time,
I liked what I saw.

© 1991-2009 Samantha Greene

Credo Novus

I believe in the Father
In the Son
And in the Holy Ghost.

I believe all things come from above
But are often distorted here below.

I believe all things are good
Until humans pervert them.

I believe we all are meant for greatness
Though few of us achieve it.

I believe love heals all wounds
Even though it's often the cause.

I believe some things are never meant to be said
And some things were never meant to be hidden.

I believe we are unworthy for all we receive
But should be grateful beyond measure for what we have.

I believe tomorrow
Can be better than today.

I believe none of us are perfect
But we are all worth saving.

I believe my life was written
Long before I was born.

I believe a time will come when we all
Will be held accountable.

And I believe that on that day,
I will have someone to speak for me.

I believe in The Word
Both written and living.

And I believe He will always love me
No matter how little I deserve it.

© 1991-2009 Samantha Greene

My love...

Sometimes, you have me so pissed off
So angry at you that
I could kill you.
Then you do something
So unexpectedly sweet,
That all I can do is
Smile and forgive you.

© 1991-2009 Samantha Greene

If That Was All...

If all I could ever have
Was just to be near you
To feel your presence beside me
To feel your warmth near me
To be close to you
Yet never have you touch me
To be with you
If that was all I could have
It would be enough

If I could only look into your eyes
Without you ever seeing me
Just to stare into those kind, loving eyes
To get lost in them
If that was all I could do
It would still be heaven

If I could only hear you call my name
The sound of it on your lips
To hear it spoken with love
With compassion
If that was my only comfort
It would be more than I could ever hope for

If I had to love you
Without you ever knowing
Or even caring
Just to love you would be enough

If I could only have you hold me
Have you stroke my hair
And comfort me
Have you tell me everything's all right
If that was all I had in life
I could live forever
With you beside me
Never needing food or sleep
Because you are my strength
Your love makes my life perfect
And you make me perfect

I love you

8 March 1995

Season Of Rain

Teardrops from heaven
Falling from the stars
Washing away the memories
Washing away old scars
Cool wind softly blows
Healing the wounded heart
Making whole once again
A broken heart's cure
In a season of rain

Like a rain-flooded river
Emotions flood the heart
Echo softly through the night
The dance once more starts
The rain has washed away
The heart's tearstains
With nothing to lose
And so much to gain
Another love flowers
In a season of rain

20 October 1994

And Forever

I've never let myself fall in love
It simply isn't safe
Every other time before
I was the one to walk away
I never stayed around too long
It was "hello" and then "goodbye"
I never shed a single tear
But something's wrong this time
I've stayed with you much longer
Than I ever thought I could
I've thought of you more often
Than I ever thought I would
Your name is written everywhere
Forever's up there, too
I talk about you all the time
I think of nothing but you
And Forever

23 August 1994

Eternity

I have seen your face
Somewhere before
In the eyes of infinity
Perhaps
In a hidden place Where time stood still
In a fevered dream
That left me breathless
In a timeless temple
Hallowed and sacred
Or perhaps merely a memory
Stored deep within my soul;
Hidden in the shadows
Waiting to burst forth
Into your light
Waiting to be freed
By your sweet kiss

I have waited an eternity for you.

21 December 2001