"That was wonderful." Susan hit me with that smile again. It made me quiver down to my core, but I didn't let her know. I think she knew anyway. "Do I get any of your story?" "Not just yet. I'd like to keep you guessing. You could tell me some of yours though." My face darkened briefly. I thought for a moment and said, "It's long, but I'll tell you next time you come in." She pretended not to notice my dilemma. "Thank you...

Soft music plays,Starting new days.Slowly open eyes, Each dawn a surprise. Stretching like a cat,No linger time. Drat.Still, I smile to my core,It is you I adore. I turn to see your face,Each curve of yours I trace,Admire your soft smooth skin,Need you ere the day begins. Gently caress along your hip,Soft kiss on your sleeping lipsWith just one view, you fill my heart,I see you wake with a start. Squeezing your hand, I se...

Our story started years ago, A time, a place I'll not forget.Lost and lonely, dissatisfied.Ignorant, but looking for you. Our conversation filled my mind.Clever; witty. excited me.Awakened possibilities.Began to feel alive again. Our attraction filled my body.Sensual, sexy, and intense.Fueling a passionate furnace.Began to feel my heart again. Our friendship filled my soul.Joys, fears, tears. Wishes, dreams, and hope.Brou...

She fled. The tears tore not just from her soul, but from those who took the time to notice her escape. "How could he cut me that deeply? Preying on my insecurity, preying on my pain," she asked herself. It was a crowded throng. She had thought it was just another date and a walk along the boardwalk, but then..... She fought through the tears back to her car. What went wrong? What did she do? She cries herself to sleep an...

"Welcome to Dave's Place." Walking in was a cute latina mujer. She was about 5' 4" with curves in the right places. I was obviously interested. I could only hope she'd pick up. I try to just flirt lightly with the customers, but sometimes I can't help myself. "Hola," she replied. "¿Como esta?" I think she was trying to catch me off guard, but I've lived in Texas a long time. " ¿B ien, y tu?" She smiled appreciatively. "I...

.I step slowly from the cab,Generously paying the tab, The drivers kind of cute, Not paying attention while I gab. Tell the cabbie, thank you ma'am, Handing her a few clams, Stepping out of the car The door shuts with a slam. There's a tablet here, I know. Wallet's in the pocket fo' sho. No phone in the other! Oh, no, where did it go? I pat my self down, Starting to frown, I've lost my phone I'm going to drown. I feel the...

My eyes beat the alarm, My thoughts nice and warm.Waking with a start.Anticipation in my heart, Planning for fun ahead,Mind clear of dreadLike the last day of school.Packing each one of my tools. My baby is too far away,I miss her every day,Thinking of all her charmsSoon she'll be in my arms, I bubble with excitement,Like completing an assignment,The project is perfect;The reward to collect. Only a short time to wait,Then...

Rick and I hit it off from the beginning. I first took notice when he was involved in a discussion about cars. Well, not really cars, but a car. A town car. It was an average Thursday crowd with the regulars coming in from work. Dave's Place is near several professional buildings, and there are plenty of computer geeks and engineers that need a drink. "I got her a town car!" he emphasized. He was a new guy sitting with a...

"Welcome to Dave's Place," I said from behind the bar. I can always recognize someone with a story. She walked through the door glancing around like she wasn't supposed to be here. Yet, she couldn't have arrived by accident. This place was very obvious from the outside. You know what you're going to find. It was much bigger than the surrounding buildings and the sign had my name. There were oversized glass doors to the en...

Hush, my dear, don't say a word. I feel your pains that have occurred.Come close to me and rest your head,I'll hold you tight, scatter your dread. I know you so well; all your fears,Those you call flaws; I hold dear.Not weak at all, so strong and so smart,I love you so much with all my heart. Too often you feel scared and alone,Worried, uncertain, the future unknown.I'll always be here to hold your hand,Reminding you of o...

Let us talk about ducksShould be easy with any luck.They don't growl and they don't cluck.They quack and quack and don't get stuck. They have cute webbed feet,Their meat is such a treat,They don't bark and they don't bleat,They like fish; tasty to eat. When winter came, south they flew,I really like them in my stewThey don't meow and they don't moo,Come for dinner, I'll cook for you. Summer comes, back to the bay,Peking d...

I read your status, I made the call, I felt the chill Go down my spine. I heard your loss, so sudden, so quick, Those left behind, New wife and child. How does this happen? Random and unfair. So young and strong, Now still and gone. I want to reach out Tell you "I love you," To each and everyone, That I call dear. But I'm cold and scared, It could happen to me, It could happen to them, How will we know? Hold me in your ar...

I see you there, Out in the sea,Waving at people, Who just wave back. They don't understand.You're not having fun.The struggle is real,Too tired to swim. They can't see your callYour cry for help.The waves take you down.Why won't they come? Maybe they can't see.Maybe they can't hear.Maybe they're too busy.Maybe they don't care. Slipping beneath the waves,The sun disappears.Eyes about to close.A hand around yours. I can se...

Your eyes sparkle like diamonds,Your skin is soft like gold.Your mind is sharp like jewels.Your lips taste like fine wine.You are a valuable treasure. Your laughs are like beautiful chimes.Your dance is fine rhythm.Your voice is a catchy melody,Your speech is the finest verse.You are an inspiring song. Your hair is like beautiful silk.Your figure is like a porcelain statue.Your smile is that of a model.Your soul has the d...

Anticipation The excitement starts weeks away. We discuss the dates of our next encounter. Both our busy lives leave little time to see each other, but we carve out a little slice. Sometimes, it's a big slice. That makes me grin, as the tickets are purchased. Each day I wake knowing I'll see her again. The weeks go by and none of the little things matter. Perhaps I'm just sappy, but as the days count off one by one and my...