Jade Poem by Jeri Martindale

What happened to the glorious feeling that use to fill my stomach full of butterflies and make my heart soar toward the mountain tops?

I remember begging them to stop, now I know they were a very important part of me, only now I can't ask them to stay.

Somehow on those days when the sun touched my skin I would fly away to heavenly places; if only I could have stayed as long as I wanted, as long as I needed.

I can not find her hiding inside of me anymore. I once saw her beauty, sexuality, and glamor, but for some reason I gave her up and shut the door.

Now I long for her return. I miss that exploding feeling that lepth through my body, heart, spirit, and mind; how could I have overlooked the actual joy that those frighting feelings brought me?

I was reminded the other day of the power I use to possess, the power of my eyes and of my sweet caress. I guess once she left she took that part of me. Now it's time to remember it all.
Jade, come back I am ready to stare in the mirror now.