A poem I was happy with

[Kylere]

I once stood straight slowly shedding soft silent tears of pride,
now that emotion is frail next to dreams of you being my bride.
I once felt bright laughter and thought it was easing my pain,
next to the happiness and comfort of you, it was legerdemain.
I once lay silently on my back observing the night time stars,
that sensation of wonder is weakened by the love that is ours.
I once experienced glory and honor fighting for my nation,
but that bright lit glory pales next to that of your creation.
I once spent hours lost in the natural beauty of the sea,
that feeling is for naught next to the way you look at me.
I once thought I was warm laying on a pure white sands,
but I know true warmth lies only in holding your hands.
I once gazed amused in morning misty mountains far,
they unlike my love for you will soon weather and mar.
I once felt friendship reaching out to sooth my life,
but now your companionship eases all my strife.
I once beheld a forest shining glass ice clad,
To compare it to you I would be called mad.
I once noticed a flower full of wild intricacy,
was but a toy compared to your delicacy.
I once let a snowflake melt on my hand,
next to your skin it felt rough like sand.
I once drank a glass of perfect wine,
next to your kiss it merely was fine.
I once decided I knew of true care,
next to yours was but dark despair.
I once called out in happiness,
now I know it was emptiness.
I once found morning light,
now the sun seems slight.
I once loved being alone.
now I must simply atone.
I once near perished,
now I am cherished.
I once...

MLR-2003

[Pilsburry]

Not bad Kylere