Plethora of Everything

Not a single rose cut in my name Nor a single chocolate to give temporary sweetness to my mouth Nothing that costs money Not even a loving word is what I need What I really want, really need, is you Your time Your touch I need you to know I still love you so much Our lives are more hectic now Many days there's no time for a kiss A tender embrace Or the love we would once regularly make While all of this does make it a little harder It doesn't mean my love doesn't continue to grow stronger I desire you I admire you And I love knowing you feel that for me too So this Valentine's Day give me what I really want What I really need- that's YOU. Author's note:  Before kids, chocolates and flowers are luxuries, special treats; After kids a couple hours of alone time is a luxury and special treat! Thanks to my mother who will watch our 2 year old this afternoon, post nap time, so we can celebrate Valentine's with one thing, and one ...

Trying not to live in my robe when at home But it's winter Trying not to drink more than one beer a night But it's winter Trying not to let my 2 year old watch too much TV But it's winter Trying to protect my dry hands from cracking But it's winter Trying to turn sexual desire into sexual action But it's winter Trying not to let too many stray cats pass through my door But it's winter Trying to live in the moment, be grateful and not daydream about being somewhere else But it's winter... Author's Note: I don't typically feel so negative and depressive; writing is a release for me.  Light, Love and Peace ~J