Michael J. Malone

I feel I don't belong here anymore
As the gentle waves caress the shore
Whispers of times past forever more
More hurtful thoughts just as before

Wishing waves to wash the pain away
All I wanted was your smile to stay
More beautiful than the sunset I'd say
Our enduring love would never sway

Feeling my heart clearly breaking inside
To pieces it goes I broke down and cried
Changing tears into waves with the tide
Still, I love you and that will forever abide

Crawling on my knees through broken glass
Dedicated forever nothing would surpass
My devotion to you, no it will never pass
To see your smile once more again at last

Hear the gentle waves as they whisper my plea
Before the sun finally dips down into the sea
I don't belong here anymore why can't you see
Return me to my love, to smile; devotion to thee

Looking at the clouds in the sky above
I have often pondered and wondered why
Why love is like a raindrop in ways there of
Meant to stay then be released after a while

The symbolism reflected in that raindrop
Like the circumference of a tear and a sigh
It will fall from the sky and won't stop
You may even see it as it passes you by

What words would it have me to say?
What words would it have me compile?
There is nothing left I can do but pray
Pray that I can make you smile for a while

Because that raindrop still passes us by
With many tears shed and a broken heart
As it leaves and drops from the cloudy sky
Hoping happy memories will never depart

Crushing as a raindrop crashes to the ground
The puddle remains showing what is reflected
Broken hearts in pools of water now drowned
The cycle of love has now been perfected

Perfect we loved without any remorse
Feeling the pain and this sorrowful heart
For in that pain true love was endorsed
Seared into my heart even for my small part

My part I played perfectly with no regrets
But the sorrow will remain likes clouds above
Memories with each raindrop I'll never forget
It was true and you will forever be my love

As the stars overtake the night sky
I drift off to a dreamlike slumber
Awakened not understanding why
Why my heart is beating in wonder

My eyes span the room, listening
Hearing nothing, I look for the cause
Looking dazed and not understanding
The truth is this defies natural laws

For what could posses my inner being
To the point now without any return
Is it an angel’s face I'm now seeing
Audible voice so sweetly to discern

The vision intense so indescribable
Circles around capturing my thoughts
It's beautiful and completely undeniable
And no this is not just afterthoughts

Slipping back now to dreamlike slumber
And regretting not sleeps interruption
I'm grateful you've captured my number
Visions of you, I welcome this disruption

The simple truth is this
It is within your love I find bliss
As each day passes by
I grow in thankfulness you are mine

You spoil me beyond compare
Forever more I will declare
For another year has gone by
Realizing time flies

Life changing is this year
I am sure there will be a tear
Comfort I will find in your embrace
As our boy grows up with grace

Happy Anniversary my dear
Because of you this change is easier to bear
For the truth besides
Is I love you by my side

Ever wondered as you thought through the night
Under the stars gazing at the beautiful sky above
With thoughts expressed till morning light
Every word penned in sincerity the true meaning of

The story of love truer than any story book
Because you are the reason for words written
The heart revealed with just a simple look
Hidden not, because it's completely smitten

Ever looked to the mighty roaring waterfall
Water begins calm before progressing along
Suddenly the rocks appear but that's not all
It becomes beautiful, turning into a nature's song

Even this doesn't compare to the message here
The message of beauty which is clearly seen
Every day, every moment with you being near
Nothing compares at all - to all of you - you see

In words expressed as you are the very reason
Never penned to be a hidden message in part
Since it is perfect to be said during this season
Possessing my thoughts and penned on my heart

I wish the words could express all this above
Reasons for which it's not just all explained
As words are merely the result of this thereof
This truly is something that has remained

In poem contained none of this to be feigned
Outward signs, wish you could truly see
Now that you know what you truly mean to me
The end of the message is only yours to see