[Soaring Feather]

I loved him in the daylight hours
and in the blackest night
in his arms I would hide
for there, there was no fright
now these many years am I
alone throughout the long cold night
and I light my candles just for him
on those darkest nights
for when I hear his foot steps near
I hold the candle high
for his eyes have faded now
and his step not sure
for where he comes from on
those nights
I dare not say a word

I hold my breath and stand
very still and I know the smell
of him oh so very well
I bow to him and kiss his hand
and look into his eyes
and there I see the two of us
against the deep night skies
we gather near The Dragon Fly
and climb upon his back
he flaps his lovely gossamer wings
in one big might flap
off we are in the air away away
up high
in the cold dark mass of space
my Dragon Fly and I.....

bentfeather

[Old Sarge]

What fear have I
of the darkling sky
with the light of your eye
to navigate by?

The flight I make
you and I shall take,
as the wings beat their rhythm in time
with our tremulous hearts.

Your cloak covers us,
as do our arms, and
our bodies' warmth,
but the shivers do not
cease. Why?

Not of the cold, but
of the closeness of each other,
thrilling in our flight, as
our eyes meet close,
my fingers reassure me of your cheek,

and the taste of your stolen kiss
a draught of cordial
on our midnight flight

to love.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Far away from prying eyes
She waits, for my eyes alone
Wrapped in white, she is patient
And I am happy.

In the way only we know,
She smiles, perfect eyes shining
Darling, you are so lovely
And I am happy.

Your words leap at me
She laughs, and says "I love you",
Written for me in her own hand
And I am happy.

"I love the man you are," she said,
"Wait for me and I'll be yours."
Now, she returns to the white wrap
And my heart breaks.

Your precious image is mine forever,
My love will always stay with you
For now, your photograph is all I possess
And my heart waits.