~PEACEFUL SOLITUDE~

In the meadow where I sat with wildflowers all around
My hand reached out to touch the velvet softness I had found
Deep within my bosom a peacefullness had settled
Tranquil were my thoughts as I sat there in the meadow

I knew the little child that hid inside my soul
She held a special place that no one else could hold
I grew to love her more as each year passed away
I realized she was part of me, a part that I wanted to stay

I didn't always love myself,my expectations were so high
But as I grew in knowledge, I learned the reason why
Somehow I had lost me, the real me hid inside
I was trying to be someone else, someone I didn't like

I peeled away the cover, and started again from scratch
Forgetting all that I'd been taught so I could love me back
The little girl I'd left behind had hidden out of view
Waiting for the right time, so I could see her too

Sand * * *

~She Walks In Beauty~

She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes an starry skies,
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes,
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face,
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!

Lord Byron