though the chains have kept me restrained
every past memory steals my sanity
by my side you have always remained
even through my bouts of profanity
through the smoke screen you seen the truth
an angel buried beneath the ashes
suffering adulthood because of my youth
this tender heart now crashes
traveling this earth with no heart or soul
just a empty shell of disgrace
the sun lit the skies then lost all control
as bright colors stunned my face
strong hands had reached out to me
softly dusting off the dirt
eyes aglow you stared intently
draining from me, my hurt
bright and alert you learned every bit
of the past that held me down
with a gracious smile and tears that hit,
you wouldn't allow this gal to drown
many of nights in such torment
you fought with warming affection
thoughts of unworthiness kept me spent
and hidden away from loves inspection
softly you would whisper your love
while tenderly kissing my hair
you said friends alone was not enough
you wanted a lifetime to share
then you kissed my lips for the first time
and my knees became weak
emotions of sorts had started to climb
a fire rekindles, it was hard to speak
across my lips gentle fingertips slide
as tears welled up within my eyes
a warmth within growing I could no longer hide
the truth that was buried behind fears lies
afraid to let another man into my heart
I shoved you away with such force
my mind and body completely falling apart
andas several men where the source
but you have taken the shield of control
and behind you I stood
as old memories tore at my soul
you fended them off the best that you could
a final attack came at such a blow
yet, you handled me well
you lifted me from darkness you know,
and over the threshold of hell
taking the pain you held me tight in embrace
trembling with anger, your adrenalines high
protective you've become as my past you face
and my hearty cries mellow as love fills my eyes
safely tucked, within the arms of such a man
who faces these trials as his own
greatness is seen whenever we can
when the works of love is shown
I am lucky for the gift of such love
a man whose proven himself true
his actions spoke loud enough
that this damaged lady has blossomed anew
Gold trophy winner
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