LOVE POETRY

ACCESS DENIED

Once upon a night you happened upon me.
Along you came,
oozing charm and skills.
Infiltrating barriers built over time
with vows of love everlasting.
Expertly permeating walls,
strong, stable and erect.
This heart you won,
then trampled.
Now, I'm just a bloody wreck.

TeAnne © July 12.1997

1. BEAUTIFUL STRANGER 17 poems

Hypnotising brown iris' and
smiling sensuous lips,
stretched across white even teeth.
Contrast against sun bronzed skin. The conversing of special words
in ears long needed.
Cool stimulating hands,
on warm flesh, forbidden.
Gentle embraces and shared
tender kisses of heart pounding lust.
A gentleman lover of midnight -
Hour of delight.
Daylight brings no regrets
nor utterance of love.
Absent forever but never forget.
My Beautiful Stranger.
TeAnne. Oct. 1. 1999

2. Un-relenting Lust
I wish I could see him again.
I can't help the feeling that I let him slip away.
Something more could have been said
to concrete our lust before good-bye.
My heart is on a constant search
scanning the faces in a crowd.
My ears are honed for his name, his voice.
His manly scent, a nasal memory.
Wandering aimlessly through my dreams of torment
knowing now, that he is lost to me forever.
The seductiveness of the night still lingers.
Astral travel to his sheets of dreams,
where I demand he remembers me.
TeAnne. © Oct 23.1999 

3. REMEMBERED Then Forgotten.

My beautiful stranger thinks he's smart
Toyed and tangled with my heart.
He rang me up on Tuesday night
I thanked the gods for shining bright.

Coffee planned and casual chat
He didn't show, I rang him back.
A drink at seven, "I'll pick you up"
What a fool I was, a sad eyed pup.

Stood me up, twice today
What prank has he in play?
Playing games I won't abide
He did his dash, when he lied.

Types like him, can go to hell
Curling back, safe inside my shell .
I can live without sugar and spice
And the tingles that felt quite nice.

I am deaf to his name and his voice
Survival without him that is my choice.
Astral travel to his sheets?
I'll leave my venom, at his feet.

TeAnne © Oct 29. 1999

We eventually met up and had a great time. :))

4. DESIRE and CONTROL 

An encore of tingles
from hands that caressed.
The pleasure he brought
embraces my mind.
The secret of him
and my wanton lust.
These cravings forsake.
Will I be cloaked in longing…
for he, the stranger no more?
Desire cast aside
and memory abate.
I must give him up…
For true love from one
who is destined.

TeAnne. © Nov. 1999

5. MY NEEDS IGNORED.

My thoughts…. My wishes….

Laid aside for one who claims 'true love' .

I dream, of another's arms, softly...

Gently enfolding…I desire…

His kisses…His sensuous lips on mine.

My heart is breaking…

But does my 'true love' care?

Reluctantly.I stand at his side…

My mind...

on my sacrificed lover… He,

who beckons in my dreams.

Is there really a winner here?

TeAnne. © Nov.15. 1999 

6. Was It Love?
 I don't exist anymore
Erased from his memory.
His phone won't ring
And his house has no number.


I told myself I was not in love,
Then why is my heart so heavy?
Brown eyes flash in my mind
Night, day, when I am not thinking!


I only returned the passion,
That I was receiving.
He said, I scared him.
Was this his excuse to ignore me?


He called me 'sweetheart' and kissed my hands.
Told me how sensual I was,
Then vanished from my life.
Seems he never cared at all.


I told myself…
I was NOT in love.
He absorbed himself into my heart.
I told myself…
It felt so right.
He said the right words
I told myself…
DON'T believe him.
His exciting brown eyes permeate my dreams.
I tell myself…
They will evaporate in time.


TeAnne. © DEC 15. 1999

To The Beautiful Stranger who is ugly on the inside. 

7. ANSWERS I NEED

Where did your kind heart go?

I was overwhelmed by your charm.
You listened to what I had to say
and remembered our conversations.
You made me laugh and feel alive.


In a room full of people
You made me feel I was the only one.
Songs play on the radio
their words express my thoughts.
Why are they always the ones we danced to?


The phone rings and I pray it's you.
But mostly no-one is there.
Blinded by your gentlemanly ways
I refused to heed the warnings
from ones who could see.


I made you larger than life.
Did I speculate too much?
I go from day to day wondering, what went wrong.
I don't understand your need to hurt me.
Why did you not, remain a one night stand?

TeAnne Dec. 20. 1999

8. I will Laugh Last

I didn't know that I loved you.Stayed in denial, I didn't know I fell.


One day I will look upon my memories
and laugh, at how gullible I was to let a Romeo
like you into my heart, my soul.


You acted as though you liked me.
Was it all just an act, after all?
You played your part flawlessly.


Winning! At my expense… Big man!
Did you find another, better than I?
Was I not good enough. Or too good?


Building my barrier stronger.
Even Superman won't penetrate.
Your piercing brown eyes will not pervade!


I'll laugh at how blinded I was, to the person you are.
I thought you were ideality.
Showing your true colours has revealed…


'You will end up a lonely old man'.
And I will laugh as Karma has its day.

  

TeAnne. © Dec 26. 1999 

The not so beautiful Stranger



9. God's Gift to Woman.

Well, I'm sure in your mind you thinkyou are God's gift to all females.
Your beautiful brown Labrador eyes
can melt the coldest of hearts.
With flashing Dennis Quade smile
sends tingles up a spine.
The personality of Don Juan
who conquerors all hearts.


Alas, all is lost on you!
For I have found...
The most charming and handsomest of men
are lacking the essentials
in the department of manhood!

 TeAnne. © Dec 28. 1999

10. While You Slept

Did you feel me last night? I was there, 

We laid side by side, you thought you were dreaming…

But it was I, tracing my fingertips across your manly chest. 

We whispered sentiments we'd mouthed before. 

Did you feel my breath upon your ear? 

You sighed and moaned my name 

I was surprised that you remembered it. 

I was there, with you between your sheets. 

I held you tight…while our spiritual selves melded. 

I teased and tantalised your body

 until you reached the point of no return… 

Then I left! … … 

TeAnne Dec.29.1999







11. Attributes
His smile was radiant and

His eyes shone like the moon.

His kisses were succulent and

He hugged firmly but tenderly.

His hands were gentle but strong.

His words were sweet and caring.

He made love with affection.

The only thing missing

was the equipment to satisfy.



TeAnne © Dec 29. 1999

12. Strangers and Lovers
The 'Beautiful Stranger' should be thanked, I guess!

For he knows not, that his antics made me stronger.

He, being the inspiration of my artistic creations, and

the awakener of love and desire in a previous lover!


I thought I had found the perfect partner, I guess!

Seems though, he was not strong enough to fall.

Now, out of sight, out of mind I return to life,

resigned to the knowledge that, he will never call.


Truth in the adage, 'better the devil you know', I guess!

Something that was lacking in the 'stranger', honesty!

I know, I was possessed by his charms and facial traits

I see now what is in front of me, one with sincerity.


I feel sorry for the stranger, he is the loser, I guess!

He misses out on the best of me. The part he created.

But, I must thank Barry for showing me who I can be.

Engaged to Daryl again and to his family, I'll be related!



TeAnne © Dec 30. 1999
13. Rose and Thorn

Thorn in my side, to

him I bestowed a red rose.

The prick pierced my heart.



TeAnne © Jan 2. 2000




14. It's Thanks to You




Pain in my life has been much

With this, that and such and such

There and back so many times

Who would trade their life, for mine?



This new year will bring happy things

Its just begun, on my finger, a ring

You're out of my life, obviously gone

I dance now in the arms of an old song.

TeAnne. © Jan 2. 2000

15. His Big Mistake



It is his time to worry
He knows his name is mud
In his heart, he's sorry
but still, he's just a dud.

He will not take the time to say
'I made a mistake, hurting you'
Yet, I know will come the day
when he's thought it all through.

Three little words he'll wished he had spoken
What goes around always comes back
'I am sorry' would not his pride have broken
Manners and morality is what he lacked.

TeAnne © Jan 22.2000




16. Domination



I fell in love...
upon a starlit night.
Glistening highlights from moonbeams,
shone from heaven in your eyes.

From the corner of my eye,
Espy....
movement.

Tiptoeing across nature's skin
Your spirit enveloped and pushed aside
Uncertainties and self-doubt.

Like the Forest,
you overgrew me with yourself
This could not be love!
I felt smothered.

© 21 May 2000




17. I Often Wonder



I often reflect on…'What's his name'?
Viewing his photos closely,
provokes the question of
'Why was I so mesmerised'?

I do remember though, the fluttering of heart,
the quickening of pulse, when our eyes locked
on that fateful night.
And 'The kiss' ohhhhhhhhhhhh!
Whirling into feral sin, five days after.

'What is he doing now'? I think…
Does he share the same regrets?
Or does his differ?
While I tried to hang on
He let go.

I know I am invisible now
But who the hell made him,
lord and master of all my thoughts?.

TeAnne © May 23. 2000


COMFORT Come! Hold my hand of peace and walk this freedom road Watch the ecliptic moons and see the auras glow No! don't run from shadows for I am there for you We'll run thru' the meadows in days of gold's and blue.
TeAnne © 22/2/99 

BECAUSE OF YOU




Because of you
I have a purpose
Because of you
I dream
Because of you
My life is restored
Because of you
I have regained strength
Because of you
I am complete
Because of you
I am inspired
Because of you
I take pride in all I do
Because of you
I am euphoric
Because of you
I am possessed
Because of you,
enchanter I am able to love again.

TeAnne...19 May. 1997 ©


OUR FIRE Come unto me oh my masterful one Shower upon me my hearts great desires Cuddle up close now Oh fill me with love Let the whole world see within us, our fires. TeAnne © 18 Feb 1999 


CREATING NEW LOVE

Come give me love
while spirits glide this ne’er land
and orange embers glow

Embrace this body of humanly flesh
while tree limbs’ waver in gentle breezes
and oceans ebb and flow

Kiss soft lips of cherry red
while rain sprinkles hillsides green
and passions’ flower turns pink

Make love with tenderness
while volcano’s lava erupts
and in deserts the sun burns hot.All rights reserved. TeAnne 1997,1998,1999 ©



PHANTOM LOVER OF THE NIGHT

How you make me want you more
phantom lover of the night.
Creeping in through my window
taking me, holding me tight.
I sense your arms around me
even though I’m still asleep.
Your warm body so soothing
while from me, my blood you seek.
Gentle are your fingertips
as they trace around my neck
gulping your life’s resourses
with a nibble, not a peck.

TeAnne © 2/2/1999


CUSTOM MADE.

I scent you with my perfume
I am your body soap!
I am warmth against your naked skin
I am your underwear!
You’re soul is enclosed within me
I am your sock!
I hug you gently around your chest
I am your shirt!
Complementing you elegantly
I am your suit!
Hugging you around the neck
I am your tie.
I am all over you my love and
You wear me well!

TeAnne © 2/2/1999


RIGHT OR WRONG

Hey there! I know you, have
We not talked before?
You’re on everyone’s mind.
You sleaze in once in awhile
offer your worth then sleaze out.
You argue profusely with
anyone who’ll listen.
You’re not always right!
Just tell me what it’s like
To be my conscience!

TeAnne © 2/2/1999




CYBER-LOVE© 1997

Will I ever hold you, do you really care

Can this dream be ours, this a love so rare

Is this all for real, can we call it love

And many a time you ask "Is this a blessing from above"?

I’m here and you’re there

Will we ever meet, should we ever dare

At night in my eyes are tears

Will they, wash away my fears

of what you might be doing now

I long to be with you, but how?

We look beyond the silver lining

and vow eternal love undying

What my love, are we to do

When all I want and need is you

How do we quell our lust

Do desires just crumble and turn to dust.

We get to know each other well

But without you, life’s a living hell

It all began, end of May

and constantly to each we say

"I am yours and you are mine"

in a little chatting box ON-LINE.

TeAnne © July 17. 1997 Footnote: We did meet and try to love each other!

DARYL

I saw the hurt in your eyes, on the day I left

Again you stand before me, dependable and strong

You, my past love ready, to forgive and forget

Our lives together preparing to re-live.

Non-judgmental, you ignore my imperfections

allow me to be myself, and encourage my strength.

You don’t pass judgment when I’m wrong and

my opinions you nourish.

You don’t rant, yell and ravenor want me as your slave

You stand by me with trust and respect

when I’m down you re-assure

with your arms you protect.

You are my salvation, my perfect mate

I’m glad to be back with you,before it was too late.

TeAnne © Jan 2. 1998 (Footnote:) Daryl and I married on 16th March 2001 after 11 years together. :)





DAYDREAMS

Daydreams

awake

restless.

Of you visions imagined.

Of lips wrestling mine

and setting free

the taste of insatiable hunger.

Invisible fingersreaching

across time and space.

Tickling forgotten desires.

Reality forsaken

For one more daydream.

TeAnne © April 20. 1997





DEATH TO LIFE

The death of me was swift
once I’d made up my mind
Old, fragmented memories dwindled
gone rapidly and left behind.

Time has come anew
Re-birth imminent, made possible by courage
and determination, grew.

Vanished are indignation's, insipidness and faux pas
Entered, assertiveness, desires for giving
and reasons for living.

Then came you, overriding self doubts and has-beens
Taking up residence within my heart
Sight unseen.
I hope you will stay!TeAnne © July 26. 1997

EFFIGY 

Did I conceive you, an Effigy? 

to captivate my heart, 

dare I ponder this,

 lovers you and me? 

Stand still my heart,

 burning desires aching,

 real in my chest.

 ~ 

Vast seas, distance shores

 separate looming passions 

and thumping hearts

 as you pledge love for me. 

~ 

Searching in dreams,

 dreams half forgotten

 half awakened in restless sleep.

 And secrets,

 illusions kept from open eyes 

Dare I too, utter this crux, 

conflicting torture, my mind, 

stealth, enslaved, oh my effigy. 

TeAnne © April 25 1997

Embers Relit





I was getting along just fine
Until you happened along
Stirring up the embers
of an almost extinguished flame.

I'm not sure how this happened,
You know we are only friends!
Then you spoke something, that
tingled my spine erotically.

I must re-build my walls higher
I cannot let you in here.
I do not know you properly
I have never seen your face.

Touching you would be majestic
If you were not so far away
My heart beats are skipping
As I lie here, thinking about you.


© April 10. 1999



© 1999 TeAnne (All rights reserved)



~*~ Far Far Land.~*~


I ventured to a far, far land
to visit with the SensiTyzRR man.
He gave me a silver band,
he said " Life will be Grand"
as he held my hands
he told of plans
and made his demands.
To me all was bland
I took a stand
so now here I am
Back in my own far, far land.


TeAnne....Nov 8 1997


FICTITIOUS


With no name
and no face
fictional,
he comes to me
from somewhere.
Wasting no time,
for lastingness
draws near.
We meet
in dreams,
we who
know in reality
not of each other.
Known only in slumber
who we are.
I read his mind
and he reads me too
we make endless plans
and perfect love.
But ne’er a thought
in the wakeful
hours of a new dawning.
Again strangers become.
TeAnne © Dec 27. 1997

FIRE WITHIN 

You’ve ignited fires from within 

for so long dormant embers laid 

Fuel these flames of passion 

with your gentle words and praise 

Stroke these coals of burning life 

let them lick and melt your heart 

Hot and glowing around 

you my heated arms enfold 

Allow the stormy winds to scatter

 the ashes of the past 

Words gone before don’t matter 

Tis now and forever 

let this fervent fire last. 

TeAnne. © Nov.13. 1997


First Kiss






The awkwardness of our first kiss
at arms length a quick peck
Eyes downcast in shyness and panic.
The innocence of our love with
thoughts of seeds growing
from lips upon lips.
A first love a childish crush
So real were the heart flutters
when arms first entwined
built with confidence
over time.
The growing anxiety of our
eleven year old minds when
we began to notice others
and knowing that heart break
was imminent
Then wandering eyes would
fall upon another and the
first innocent love would
be swept away forever.
But...
Never forgotten.

This is for you Michael, wherever you are.

© April 9. 1999

By TeAnne

© 1999 TeAnne (All rights reserved)

HAVEN

In the sphere of darkness

When all is serene

My haven complete

Enter not this sanctum

I hold so precious

For I dream -----In black and white?

Nay 'tis true colour!

Images from the mind

Kaleidoscopic studies of yore

Deathlessness ne'er to pass

from this very moment

Movement through space

Serenity is mine!

For I dream -----In my haven complete TeAnne © 6 March.1999



HE CALLED ME
“VALENTINE”





You
said!……




“In
my mind




I
searched for one



And


All
I could find




Was
you!”…



Tonight........


You
called me




Your
only valentine.




So
tell me why do I….




Feel
so



Unloved…..


Lonely and blue.





TeAnne © 13th Feb.1999






I didn’t Mean To Forget You.

(Pantoum Style)


As gentle as a summer’s breeze
I felt the ghost of your touch
Whispered words reverberated.
Then your face loomed above me.

I felt the ghost of your touch
Like a fingerprint lifted off my heart.
Then your face loomed above me
I didn’t mean to forget you!

Like a fingerprint lifted off my heart
The moment was so fleeting
I didn’t mean to forget you!
You’ve re-appeared to remind me.

The moment was so fleeting
Now I know I’ll never forget
You’ve re-appeared to remind me
I do remember the life we shared

Now I know I’ll never forget
That moment in your arms and
I do remember the life we shared
You touched a special part in me.

That moment in your arms and
Whispered words reverberated.
You touched a special part in me
As gentle as a summer’s breeze.

TeAnne © June 12. 1999




I LIKE - I LOVE I like
The sound of crashing ocean waves
the summer heat
the green of  the grass
the mountains blue
The rain on the roof
And you.
Whispers in the dark
the coolness of an ocean breeze                                                                                                                   the wind in my hair                                                                                                
Ice on my face
And you
I love
The scent of a rose of red
the rhythm in a song
the purr of a cat
the power of love
the hues of trees in spring
And you
Walks on a sandy beach
the sun on my back
the moonlit nights
Stars so bright
And you.
TeAnne...April, 30. 1997©

I Just Wanted To Touch You Babe. 

I just wanted to touch you babe 

Inspire in you, our love to save.

I was crazy and did not care 

Used to hold my head, in the air. 

When I saw you with another girl 

It threw my head into a whirl

I just wanted to touch you babe 

Inspire in you, our love to save.

She and I, looked into each’s eyes 

I rolled my own, and gave a sigh 

I could not believe you didn’t wait 

Seems I became just your casual date

I just wanted to touch you babe 

Inspire in you, our love to save.

You filled my head with promises to come 

It seems I was not the only one 

Escaped my prison from another’s arms 

To be with you. And your animal charms

I just wanted to touch you babe 

Inspire in you, our love to save. 

TeAnne © Jan 24.1999

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TALL ORDER

It was a tall order 

falling in love with you. 

I did it though, because 

I thought it was right, 

at the time.

It was a short stint 

being in love with you. 

I survived it though, because 

thoughts and dreams 

were mine.

It was a piece of cake 

breaking up with you. 

I carry on, because 

I know it's right, and 

to die inside would be 

a waste of time.

TeAnne © Jan.22.1999

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He said Her name.

He lives in her memory

when she is all, alone.

The tears stain the place

where, her head reclines.

His picture faces the wall

she speaks of him not.

Broke her in a single heartbeat

when in his sleep

he said her name!

They had been friends and lovers

with their 'Silver' celebrated.

She was like a well-worn Teddy

only accustomed to love and hugs.

She lingers day to day now

a newly single woman. For

the other one has her mate.

Tell tale signs confront

If only she had seen.

Working late, missing dinners.

His excuses, always vague.

Why oh why…

was she the last to know?

Then in his sleep

he said her name!

Jezebel…

May 22. 2000

In Dream State

 

Dreaming often of a meeting. In pure elegant surround,  Your room in the penthouse Our meeting place of secrets. You and me slim and sleek You're tall and virile and Me, I'm dressed all in satin A negligee of milk white. You pick me up, easily  This me, a slip of a feather So confidently you lay me Across the king sized bed. I am all breathless and sweaty Thrashing around this expanse Then I awake and I am alone Was only the dream I have often.  © April 18. 1999

© 1999 TeAnne (All rights reserved)


INVASION I cannot alter the way I see I cannot block you from me I turn you are there You seem so near your eyes like neon signs I see them as plain as day in a dream You overtake my nights I want you to release me trespasser in my mind.

TeAnne © Jan 29.1998

In A Writing Mood

  

I'm in a writing mood
yet lack a subject matter.
Just to be understood
maybe I'll write a letter.

It could contain "I miss you"
or "Please come back to me"
maybe words like "I love you"
they seem meaningless to me.It was over long ago
when we said good-bye.
The stars have lost their glow
up in that pitch black sky.
The moon was ours
you shared it with me
only now its very sour
when I look up to see.
To write a letter of love
I'd need to feel the passion
I'd need to be in love
but ours is out of fashion.

TeAnne © July 14. 1999



KISS

I was on the labour table
you were by my side
holding my hand with a smile
wide, upon your face.You bent and kissed my hand
you loved me so very much.
Then I gave a final thrust and
baby was placed in your arms.
You held him ever so gently
you kissed his furrowed head.
I saw much love in your eyes.
You mouthed "Thank you",
and kissed me tenderly.
To see you both together was a
fulfilment I will never forget,
and all the kisses in the future
could never outshine the one,
you gave me at his birth.

TeAnne © 16 July. 1999

LIFE IN YOU                                      Unperfected world, dull with drab hues
                              But you paint I will, in colours of love.
                              My aim,
                              To caress with each brush stroke
                              Your bodily curves and concaves.
                              Colours bold and bright, rich and pure
                              Lights on your skin will ripple and glisten
                              as these strokes progress.
                              Each dot and dab lovingly brings you to life
                              A sculpture my priceless treasure.

                              TeAnne © Aug. 5 1997 

LITTLE BIRD

Call it what you will
little bird on my window sill
Of all my secrets, you do know
for on my face I wear a glow.
Each day to me you listen
of all desires I be wishin’
Understand, you do it well
only you, these things I tell.
Whisper to me little bird
what he said, what you heard
Did he say our love is real
as for me, the same he feels?
Did he say our love is strong
sing it to me, sing his song.
I know our secrets are safe with you
Alas, whistle and chirp, is all you do.

TeAnne © Dec 28.1997

" Love Lamented "  

TeAnne © Jan 31. 1998 

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Come tomorrow

I’ll remember you

in my dreams you will stay

filled with such sorrow

Will it always be this way

So soft is my pillow

it reminds me of your flesh

You bent my mind and body

like a willow

Was this all in jest

So long the wait

for our love to bloom

now our love abates

and lingers

in our darkened hearts of gloom

These feelings we shared

and thought would last

Are they becoming a faded

memory of a sad and distant past.

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Ten Times Over

In ten seconds, you said good-bye In ten minutes, tears welled, I cried In ten hours, I was a mess In ten days, pills to combat stress In ten months, a brand new life In ten years, another man's wife. TeAnne © June 8. 2000

LOVES’ LOOK.

  

I remember the reasons we married.
We made our promises’ never to part,
We vowed to keep them… Till death!

We chose each, above all others.
We shared our lives and our love.
When did the magic go?… That fire!

I once saw sunshine in your eyes,
When ever you looked at me.
I had no reason for shade, when
I wanted to bask … Eternally!

Those sunshine eyes turned to flames
and in them, blazed angry pyres.
You gave such burning glares… I charred!

Then you met another. You chose her,
over me. Your inferno gaze
backfired. Your prize, cremation.
You 're now reduced to… Ashes!

I remember the reasons we married.
We made our promises’ never to part.
We vowed to keep them… Till death!

TeAnne. © 13 Sept. 1999

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HER

The meat market is choice tonight young, tender hind quarters, gyrating on the dance floor. Her glass is half full, she sits alone. She eyes a blonde at the bar who gives her the once over. He decides he likes what he sees wanders to her table, he will get lucky. Wife and baby at home, forgotten. TeAnne © June 14. 2000 LOVING ME You say you love me But you don’t talk to me You say you love me But you cannot see me You say you love me But you try to control me You say you love me But it’s wrong Don’t you see? For if you loved me You wouldn’t try to change me. TeAnne © Feb 7. 1998 LUST FOR LIFE                                       You are the chosen one                        please                        power these frozen wings                        Come                        fill me with wonderment                        Take                        these tethered dreams                        and                        undress my mind                        expose                        illusions of desired bliss                        Dine                        on the hunger in my psyche. © TeAnne Feb 19. 1998 A Yellow Mellow Evening. An outing to the beach where Dolphins swim and play. We placed the rug on the sand Later, here was where we'd lay. We renewed our vows openly our only witness, the sun. We cared too much to be apart It brought us back as one. Yellow mellow evening when twilight was new. Sitting amid prismatic, colours of pretty hues. The evening air became fresh and night was rolling in. He put his arm around me and pulled the rug toward my chin. TeAnne June 8. 2000 Mind Unwind You, oh man of fickle mind  Invade my logic, unwind  Life all mapped out, secure  You came tapping at my door. Love me you could not, you said  To another I ran, from you I fled.  What is it you want from me  Our lives together, I cannot see. So why now have you come back  Is comfort from home, you lack?  No room in my heart anymore  Closed and bolted is my door. © 18 April 1999  © 1999 TeAnne (All rights reserved) MISSING YOU TeAnne.© Dec.17.1997 I miss your boyish laughter and your tender kiss Your manly arms that held me Your gentle caress I also miss. I miss the softness of your words in my ears, your whispers I miss your beaming smile across your supple lips The scowl across your face when things went amiss. I miss your cryptic and funny lively ways The sensual feel of fingertips on fingertips and your happy wakeful eyes All these things and more, I truly miss.  MY DESTINY LEAD ME Gaze lovingly into my eyes As your fingertips gently caress The contours of my face, my neck, My shoulders, my breast Gently enfold me in your arms And press your lips to mine and mingle our kisses With gasps of breath Hold me close in naked splendour As you whisper words of love I long to hear Hold my hand and my passion claim Lay me down on petals rare And indulge me in the pleasures of ultimate paradise, embraced Take me my gentle Eros As we explore Our inner sensuality For only you and I can share Love My destiny lead me. TeAnne. March 30. 1997© NEVER   Never were you a passing phase feelings we shared never forgot memories  love songs renew the feelings almost lost Became we victims of love casualties of our hearts Essence alive retain we must site of our memories keep in focus lose Never Together our time lingers still Let our love be lost forever  NEVER! TeAnne ©  Jan 18.1998

© 2000 TeAnne (All rights reserved)


NIGHTMARE WEB

Fingertips, you promised would thrill
leave me cold to the bone a chill
Our future, a fable it didn’t work
Promises, only lies. You’re such a JERK.

A bully you are I succumbed
traveled from afar
To have you hold me and tell me lies
Now all our hopes and dreams have died.

Escape this entanglement I must
to the safety my land, my home the ones I trust.
Where once again I’ll be at peace
dreaming alone dispelled and released.

TeAnne © Nov.4. 1997

OUR TIME

My summer breezes
and your winter chills
again,
an ocean apart.
With each of our pleasures
came penalties of pain.
Your voice on the line
distant
in my ears linger
Sleep haunted by your kiss
remembered.
Your laughter echoes
in days of loneliness
Our time together,
seemed a moment only
Why did it not 
forever last.

TeAnne 1998

Power of Suggestion






Tell me it's all true   

That you feel the same   

Tingling in your heart  

It isn't just a game. 

We'll meet at midnight   

When I am fast asleep   

You will slip beside me   

And in your arms I'll creep. 

We'll be lovers of the universe   

And soar the celestial skies   

We will envelop the darkness   

The only heaven, for you and I. 

 © April 10. 1999  





 

RECITAL FOR INSANITY  

Contemplated endings
and significance of denials 

for what is existence
my central axis 

without you
life of recluse? 

Falling for you again is madness 

encore the song you wrote 

Like your harmonica
the toying of this heart 

kissing the corners of my mind 

delving deep searching my obscurity 

My love has no beginning no end 

no before no after 

It just 'is'
An empathy.


TeAnne 1998















Reigning Love

TeAnne © Feb 23.1998


Once in a state of lone star

housed a prince of enchantment

thru' digital data he journeyed

to a distance down under

and a chance meeting

with a princess of discontentment

So at length their souls touched

the princess to his side he summoned

her dragons he promised to slay

and she to love till death do part

and the people applauded their quest

Night to day journey long

by land over the seas by air

she plunged

The princes' home his castle

enter his realm of obedience

and battles loud

for the prince had duties acquired

and pleasure neglect

All she wanted was to "Stand with him on a mountain"

Discord and displeasure abstruse

so on judgment day she fled to her land

beckoning

Though still discontented the princess

and the seducer the prince

a day will come when love all do concur

they will equalize

and together reign.












REMINISCING

I reminisce, the time in love we fell

My dreams I dream, I dare not tell

While too

Your dreams, a mystery remain

Your private life,

delve, I must refrain

You say "One day soon, we'll be as one"

and talk of love and life to come

But, in your night too

dreaming , are you

Of our future and moments we'll share?

While I

in my daylight hours wonder

of ways to show you

I need you

And let you know, I love and care.



I dare not ask these things of you

"Do you love and need me too"?

But you may ask these things of me

Open and honest, you know I'll be

And dare this question, do I ask

For only you, the answer know

"Is my love, all you want and need"?

It was you, who in my heart and soul

Became

the tiller and sower of the seed.

TeAnne.©..July 21. 1997








SENSORIAL




   




This poem was written for a very special man, who in turn wrote one for me.




                You walk the meadows of my unconsciousness



                          weaving threads in dreams



                          You, a tantalizing stranger



                           from another time zone



                                another shore



                              I can only reflect



                              with bated breath



                               in time elapsed



                         What excitement, sensation,



                                  stimulus



                                    next



                             Your face dominant



                              minute by minute



                                Your energy,



                                  your will



                                 tugging me



                             Repress aspirations,



                                   Why?



                           A chance I don’t stand



                        The undertow stronger than I



                                  You win



                                Declare I do



                                my love today


                            TeAnne...June 24. 1997© 





~*SENSORIAL 2*~  


On this day, one short year ago, June twenty four 
I told you, I loved you, I wanted you more. 
Today, of that love ‘The anniversary’ 
and it aches to tell you it’s over. 


As I compose this last poem to you, 
I have your tear soaked 
dog eared picture by my side, 
I try to recapture those lost 
heart and soul feelings, of a love 
so giving, so honest, so sure 
and I curse, the day it died.




Under my pillow, once your picture laid 
placed so carefully, as I slept and prayed. 
It helped me in our love feel secure 
and every time I looked at you 
my imagination and desires procured. 


Until we met!

My heart was ripped from my chest 
and it felt like an army had marched over it. 
What is left of this passion so hot? 
It’s a shadow, a ghost in a mist, 
all that was, inside is crushed! 
Only the carcass  remains.

Where once the upliftment you gave 
filled my dreams and kept me excited, 
has gone, lost, unable to salvage. 


You are so special and 
I did love you so. 
But our imperfections, stepped affront 
and tore us in two. 
I do know, that a loyal friend is you 
and I wish you well, in all you choose. 
I hope and I pray 
we each find our happiness

Some day!. 


                    The poetry of TeAnne © 1993,1994,1997 & 1998 All Rights reserved.








SIXTH ANNIVERSARY.


 



Hold me in your dreams

don't let me slip away

One day, I may return

Our special love reclaim.

For now, only

We must live and love apart

Just a simple wish I have

That we love each other

like we did at the start.

TEANNE © Dec 24. 1997



SLAVES TO THE NIGHT
SLAVES TO THE NIGHT

The haunting music dead of night
sleepy time visions as they drifted, limbs entwined
Telling to each of what they saw, behind closed eyes
*
He became the wolf, so powered by hunger
for the slight dingo so free!
She flaunted her scent so wantonly
*
Over shifting deserts he trampled
and seas his spirit soared
he sensed so strong, She went that way!
*
Melodies guided him to wander the edge
where he heard from well tuned ears
his name she called
carried by her summers' breeze
*
Battling natures hazards he looked to the moon
and howled his delight
The eclipse of their souls can be heard most nights.
*
TeAnne © Mar 31. 1998 (Re-write 13 Sept 1998)



SPRING TIME

Spring time again in my heart.  

Skips a beat when you say 
"I LOVE YOU"  

I dream of these three words  

whispered in my ear as you hold me close  

So lonely without you near

Heaven in your eyes I long to see  

Your touch I long to feel  

Is it all make believe  

Can our love become reality  

How can I express to you 
that I love you too.

TeAnne...12 May. 1997 ©





TAKE IT FOR GRANTED.



It’s so cruel to see

The pain in your eyes

And upon your face.

The way you struggle

To take a few steps

The time it takes.



I just take a walk for granted.



Your face has aged

In the nine years

We have been together

And it breaks my heart

To witness what you go thru’



But your life

Is in your own hands

For mine are tied

There is nothing I can do.



I wish for a magic wand

To make you better.

All I have to give is love

Compassion and me!



*For Daryl*



TeAnne © Jan 24. 1999 

Togetherness



I found in you the secret to happiness

your eyes hold truth,

love and tenderness 

On your face are lines, 

of compassion and kindness. 

with your arms, 

you wrap me up in completeness. 

In your heart lays the house of forgiveness. 

I found in you, a sense of 

peacefulness 

Your calming ways, 

a relief to all stressfulness 

In your hands, you hold my world with fondness 

You will never be the master of assertiveness…  

This knowledge guarantees a life of contentedness. 



 TeAnne © Jan 5.2000











TEARS

Adhere your lips to mine  

and kiss away my doubts 

 Explore my inner purpose  

embedded in my soul.

And count the times I cry  

Feel me tremble in your embrace  

Taste the salt of my tears  

as you gently kiss my face.

My aches and stress  

darling, soothe away.  

To mine, your body press  

and let me gather strength.

Take this broken heart  

gently, in cotton wool wrap.  

Falling in love again 
is not easy, 

when love is far away. 
 

TeAnne © April 20. 1997



THEN WHAT?


What is this you do  

am I a challenge  

you set for yourself  

Am I to bend 
to your advances of seduction  

*  

Will I become  

just another notch 
in your ego  

Win my heart and trust  

then what ? 

Cast me aside  

used and abused  

just like others before me 

Is this my damnation  

my lot in life?  

*  

For what is this fools fate  

so tired of dreaming  

a dream that will never be.




TeAnne © March 30. 1998 



UNMASKED



Obstacles hitherto perplexing

mountains steep, towering, daunting.

Ahead wearisome on

Each stride, step an effort

sure footed not.



On rocks and stones I stumble, I fall, I sob.

Driving force worthiness prove,

Headlong trudge journey on,

Ascending the zenith threateningly distant,

a labyrinth voyage pessimistic laden.

Fractured thoughts deprive abating endurance,

my existence hence.

TeAnne.April, 28. 1997©





UN-EASY LOVE


Our love is like a tidal wave
crashing, churning
violent waves of uneasiness
Stormy agitated, silence
                                 in our hearts.

Like sand in my eyes
are the tears I shed
Words of love, walking
on fractured crystals
                              So alike, you and I.

Capricorns, straying off course
Innuendoes, out of character
and strips torn, from
precious memories
Wind swept dunes
once high with respect.

Oh this night I dream of
returning to the primrose path
with serene waters and warm sun
and our love maturing
with no turmoil and
                                aching hearts.

                            TeAnne 11 May 1997©


VACANCY

Room with a view 
Spacious, lovingly kept



Swept clean of debris 
Freshly painted 
In shades of love 
And tenderness.



Immediate occupancy 
In central surrounds.



Males need only apply 
For this re vamped heart.



Payments in advance 
Of truth, honesty and  love



Permanent lease required! 
Payments due, daily. 
 


TeAnne © 17 March 1999. 




Intruder












The sound of breaking glass 

Heart threatening to deafen
Silence! 

Squeaking floor boards. 

Moon captures steel 

Bulging eyes! 

Flesh weakening 

Bodily functions. 

Strangled scream! 



 TeAnne © March 7.2000








VOID

My arms ache to hold you
a need, to have you close
Like a plant without water
I, too do shrivel and die
When I walk the desert sands
You become my oasis
When I feel the fires of hell
you are my ladder to heaven’s peace
When I swim the oceans vast
You are my sprawling shores
When I climb the rugged mountains of life
You’re a-top, me to greet
And when we go our separate ways
the void, this gulf, too deep.

TeAnne © Nov.13.1997



WAKE UP IN WONDER

 








You were once my protector


And mediator of my sanity


Last night you fell into my dream


And I awoke in sweaty wonder.





For this night you must have heard me


You heard my saddened wails


This was not supposed to happen


To have a dream of you is immoral!





You were once my loving husband


We share a Son and that is all


So why were you in my arms


And me in yours, holding strong?





We danced and frolicked in the rain


Then, inside we strolled so happily


We made love, yet again. As we used too.


Before our lives together fell apart.





I don’t know why you came back


It has been over for nine years


Is your spirit soaring across the plane


To ease these, my painful years?





Were you my true soul mate after all?





TeAnne © 18 Feb. 1999 





THE WATER’S EDGE





Droplets at the water’s edge,
prior locale of hanky waving
her spouse’s welcome.
Sunday afternoon, tea sips
with ‘Helen Steiner Rice’, mouthed
under full umbrella shadow.

On bended knee at the water’s edge,
tomorrows’ memorabilia flashing
loneliness to come.
Un-kissed pouting red lips
mourning formless ashes, housed
in the Urn sprinkled by his widow.

TeAnne Feb 29.2000

* Helen Steiner Rice – Greeting card poetic verse writer.















We Did It.  





© TeAnne Feb 18.1998






            We did it at home 


                 we even did it alone 

                       we did it in the shower 

                          even at odd hours 

           we did it in a parked car 

                we did it under the moon and stars 

                   even in restaurants and bars 

           we did it in the street and parks 

              even after dark 

           we did it in front of others 

              even to each other 

           we did it 

                we kissed. 







WHAT IS LOVE?







A common word for it is love

What is it really?

How much do you give

and what amount of taking is enough?

The intensity now dulled,

a passion once hot forever cold!

Thoughts diminished and replaced by nothingness.

Am I dead?

Inside, no emotions no pain, no tears.

© June 5. 1998 TeAnne


NOT TWENTY ANYMORE



Father Time rang the doorbell of her mind
he whispered words that she had keyed away
'What have you done with your life girl'?

Mother Nature mirrored back her image...
Showing mountains and valleys blocked from view.
'You haven’t weathered the storms very well, have you'?

The weary mother of five sighed heavily. 
Beatings from a drunken husband, recorded a broken nose
and twisted limbs, arthritis filled. How had she coped?

Tears glistened she had earned the right for ‘self pity’
She rebuked Father Time and Mother Nature
How much more to endue before they set her free?

TeAnne © Feb 28.2000