Such As She Poem by Danny Speicher

Perhaps my hope for us is all for naught
And all the giggles and the smiles shared
Are meant to be forever undeclared
Perhaps my heart’s big dreams are all it’s got

But, what if the signs I pray I’m seeing
Are meant to be signs to charge forward still
They aren’t a hopeless romantic’s strong will
And I’m to be with this gorgeous being

Feelings as these, long ago left behind
Told myself, for years, I was not ready
Past loves’ destruction left me unsteady
Rendering my eyes for love all but blind

But, when someone comes along such as she
With a smile so sweet and so gentle
And a voice so very sentimental
Oh, how the pain from the past quickly flees

If, when I seek her, she shoots my love down
I’ll find myself defeated yet again
Apt to return, depression, my old friend
And my tears, at night, my pillow, will drown

But, if you saw her sweetly grin at you
Or heard her flawless voice utter your name
If you saw the curvature of her frame
You’d know, as I know, what I have to do

Boldly forth, as I’ve not done for so long
Confidently stepping toward a love
As if giv’n, me, directly from above
And in receiving I cannot go wrong

So, I stand, now, with the sun in my face
A strong western wind steady at my back
And I step forth, though confidence I lack
And pray to God, that she will be my grace

((June 3rd,2013))