For My Valentine Poem by CHARMAINE SIMPSON

The night I knocked on your door and our eyes met again
The years that had passed between you and I disappeared
Your eyes that once captivated my every thought
Still held the same magnetism that seduced me so long ago

I nervously turned away overcome with a sudden sense of
The awkward reality that we were alone together once again
Alone after more than a lifetime had come and gone between us
Thoughts were spinning in my mind but making no sense at all

Why did I think I could visit you and just so casually leave?
Just walk away from you saying how nice we had caught up again
What ever I was thinking obviously wasn’t well thought out.
That very minute I knew I could not simply walk away from you
From that moment I wanted to remember what it was like
What your lips were like to kiss? Was it how I had remembered?

I am not writing this simply because today is Valentines Day
I am writing this for you to keep close to your heart every day
What I feel for you is something very real to me which also scares me
It has been in my heart from the first night you kissed my lips years ago
I have held a place that belonged to you deep within my heart

My life now feels as though you were always meant to share it
You give me a perfect sense of completeness that feels right
You make me feel warmth – loved – desired and truly adored
The beautiful words you say that compliment me are priceless gifts
You give to me patience – trust – kindness – honesty – and passion
When you hold me closely in your arms I feel safe and belonging.

There is one more part of what we share and it is something
That has grown over the years and will continue to do so
It is our amazing, precious loyal friendship we share
To have you in my life as my friend and also now my lover
Means so much more to me than words can clearly express
I cherish you – I absolutely adore you – I admire you and
Every little piece that comes together to form your character.

The end of this poem must contain a “Thank you”
Thank you for all you have done and the kindness you have
Shown my son- you have taken time out for him and to me
That has more meaning than you could ever know.
Noah is my life – he is my world and my wishes come true.
I would be honored if you chose to share the rest of your life
Growing old alongside of me together with my one and only boy.


Valentine's Day 2007