My Inspiration

By Joseph McGowan

I pick up the book, that holds all the secrets of my heart
And with a breath of air blow off the dust
The black cover cradles the hand written parchment of
All the poetry that I’ve written for us filled with romance and lust
I gently open the cover to reveal, hand written in pen is a dedication
To Jamie, from Joseph your man, you are my love and my inspiration
I begin to write my poetry to you, and although some pages are worn and old
Some are intentionally left blank for they are reserved for what the future will hold
I begin to write my poetry to you and the once blank parchment
Comes to life with passion, love and desire
And some pages seem so hot to the touch
As the words seem to set the parchment on fire
I write from my heart to you, a testament that some pages are stained by my tears
I write from my heart to you, as if I’ve known you for so many years
I feverishly write as the words jump off of the pen and on to the pages with ease
The words flowing from my mind, seem to flow like a soft summer breeze
The words reach out to you as you read them my voice echos in your mind
The words reach out to you calling you to me and telling you that you are mine
Each page holding our memories captive telling a story of nights past
Each page holding you captive as the words draw you in
Like some love spell on you I have cast
For you are swept up into a sea of emotions, to my words you are forever tied
You are swept up into a sea of emotions for you’ve laughed, loved and you’ve cried
As I close the book with the black cover that holds your dedication
Let me read it to you, To Jamie, from Joseph your man,
you are my love and my inspiration.

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