* ^ ^ You * ^ ^ Poem by Ria Rose

You came in to my life
like a gust of cool breeze
on a summer day;
like a sweet melody
into a silent night;
like a life-giving rain
into an arid desert.
my life was empty
until you came along
to fill it with meaning,
with color,
with joy.


my life was an organized routine
until you came along
and turned it upside down.
now the flowers bloom
to distract me;
the wind whispers into my ear
and ruffles my hair
the butterflies flutter
to tease me;
the rain pours down to soak me;
I feel chilled outside
and warm inside


Happiness wells up
from somewhere deep within.
gone is the routine;
gone is discipline!
Where am I?
What happened to me?
Am I dead and reborn?
Once I was a cynic
Who scoffed at organized religion;
today I wander from
temple to church
to thank


Who gave me you
you are the blessing
that transformed my life;
the proof
that there is somewhere
Who loves me?
today I only pray
with all my heart
that I am rendered
worthy of the blessing.