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.

[Anya]

Beautifully written, very heart warming and very touching. :)

[bluessadmood]

yes that was surely nice,adventures now and then are surely welcome..
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.
lovely write..

[deeps]

Awe! This is so beautiful, heartfelt and so touching, A most sincere and wonderful write.

[Sean Allen]

There must remain a bit of a teenager in all of us I think.
This poem makes me very happy!