CAUGHT OFF GUARD

CAUGHT  OFF  GUARD

 

 

My heart was heavily guarded

No one could see the me inside

Others saw the face I showed them

Past hurts made my walls fortified

 

I had moved into my own place

And finally found peace of mind

As a woman of the nineties

I had the freedom to unwind

 

I wasn't looking for a soul mate

Relief was what I sought that day

When stopping in for coffee

I invited a friend to play

 

It was a frivolous contest

When you first arrived at my door

But before that night was over

I discovered I wanted more

 

Your kisses so soft and gentle

Compassionate eyes caused a whirl

And cuddling in your arms all night

Made me feel like a teenage girl

 So intensely vulnerable

Yet excited and filled with hope

Overwhelmed by my emotions

How well can I function or cope?

 

Feeling so exposed and naked

My first instinct was to take flight

But even fear of rejection

Can't convince me that would be right

 

Cautiously, as each day passes

I permit you to see more inside

For if you are as scared as I am

You might fearfully run and hide

 

All day long I yearn for your arms

Wrapped in them I'm very secure

That's wondrous and so surprising

Something I've never felt before

 

Yet, I'm trying to be careful

For you said, we should take it slow

I've already grown to love you

But when do I dare let you know?

(c)Ellen Hammond

Reviews

[THERISA]

Knowing tomorrow is Valentine's Day, my eyes are misting over, with your poem. Wish i could answer your last line, beyond, you'll know, when the time is right, to share your feelings. The illustration add more poignancy and re-inforce your words to the reader. Thank you, for sharing this poem with us.

[Manyfacets]

I love the illustrations used for this, gives the piece another dimension, I didn't notice it until I finished the read and took a closer look. At first glance I thought I was going to read a children's tale. It's anything but, for sure, LOL. You have poured your heart out in this one. Illustrating life's little unexpected goodies. I just have to ask: "Did you keep him?" Smiles B.

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

Ellen, This was such a sweet write that it made me smile.
hug
Debby

[Jennifer Elizabeth]

Beautiful and honest, and certainly something just about any woman could relate to. That overwhelming feeling you get when it seems you've found the perfect partner & yet the past has got you trembling with "what ifs". Nicely done.

[Lizanne]

This is a beautiful piece that any woman would like to be able to claim as their life. I curtsey to you and say you put me to shame in being able to express my feelings as touchingly as you do in this confessing piece. I hope this is a "love's soul mate" that you have found. I hope he knows what a great gift you are to him.

[Mark]

I do SO-O-O hope this is biographical, and not just a poem. Based on two months communication alone, I know of no one so overdue for some personal happiness. To be worthy of a heart such as yours, he must be one HELL of a man! God Bless You Both!

st. 3: Should "Relieve" be "Relief"?

[Freder Fredersen (aka G..]

Beautifully written and I felt it! Pulled me in from front to back.
Well done!

Cheers!
GM

[ljc]

Lovely and vulnerable poem. So well composed!

[Valentine]

Not only young people can feel this way..My honey can still curl my toes and we are getting up there and have been together for years and years..Lovers kisses aare the best..YUM..God bless..Val

[BABSIE BEE]

Yes indeed. We would all want to stay teenagers for the love aspect as you sooooo lovingly put. Thanks for sharing !!!
BBXX