The Scent Of My Lover

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This poetic writing is an overflow from my heart to my beloved...my husband.

Written in 2000 for our anniversary and recently updated, through terrible times, and wonderful times, and even boring times...
I believe that true love can find the way, when and if the two both seek it with all of their hearts, minds, and strength..
with such combined faith...love truly can endure a lifetime..


Thank You for reading with your heart ...Tina.."SpiritSong"

The Scent Of My Lover

The scent of my lover
                         Is of cut pine from a forest green
                         Deep green is our love together

                                Young...Alive with adventure
                                Thrilling.....full....and enduring

                                The taste of my lover
                        Is as the salt of the great Pacific
                   Wet...warmed in the sun and pouring over me
                     Wave upon wave, pulling me into himself


                               As a current of strength
                                       Taking me
                              As the tide pounds the sands
                                     heaving me back


                                  Back to the depths
                            From where our love began
                                This is my lover my own

                             
                           Tender are the hands of my lover
                         Hands of an artist...a skillful musician
                                   And with his touch
                             My soul is transported into his

                              As a song lifts the heart
                                 So my soul alights
                             As wings of a mighty bird
                                 Our souls journey

                                  
                                To that intimate place
                                Only true lovers know

                           His hair is as dark waves of plenty
                           Nestling softy between my fingers

                         His arms are strong and capable
                           For his work is hard and long
                            That my worries may be few

                                   He cares for me
                         I am protected...I trust him
                         For I can count on my lover
                                        My own

                    His earnest arms embrace me in the night seasons
                                  I am comfortable here
                                      Secure...and safe

                   The legs of my lover are as two mighty oaks
                                   Stable and true

                      The feet of my lover have direction
                  They do not travel on a self serving path
                                Feet of a servant
                                   Yet a King

                          Clean and washed they are
                              He walks with purpose

                           They carry mercy and truth
                           So Faithfully in step with mine
                  Delighting and laughing as we merge together gracefully
                         In the ever changing rhythm of our dance
                                   Finding our places
                                       Side by side

                      We enjoy this peaceful path
                                This way of Joy
                            And in the finding
                              We continue on it

                             "Oh, my lovers feet,"
                              "May I anoint them?'
                              With fragrant healing oil...
                       For they are the feet of a good man

                     The eyes of my lover sparkle in twilight
                          Hazel gold in shining green
                    In the gentle strength of the lowering sun
                       As the mist of tears softly appear
                       For our love cannot be contained

                         He is handsome among men
                       The eyes of my lover search for me
                         Though others crowd his view
                            He looks only upon me

                             I am held by his glance
                         For he has captured my heart
                  And I am warm and full in his presence

                    Sweetness pours from his lips..
                        "I alone am his delight,"
                    Of all the beauties in the lands
                            He chooses only me

                      He takes me to his Fathers house
                          His banner over me is love
                         To our bed of fragrant spices
                                  Drenched in Love

                                   Look closely
                         My lovers eyes tell our story
                       All the storms we've outlasted
                      Just to see the Son once again


                                We are One witness
                       Tears declare the wounds our hearts endured
                           When we wandered onto, the hard way,"

                   
                     Distressed and in deep pain
                               Yet not alone

                      We smelled the perfumed wind
                               So familiar..

                        We turned...breathed in....
                                and followed

                        We could see Him clearly now
                        Our old friend and shepherd of the hill

                       Restorer of the breech
                      Rebuilder of ruined cities
                        And streets to dwell in

                     Leading us Home…. Once again
                             We are One Witness
                   My shepherd...My lover...my husband...
                                         and I
                             His eyes tell our story

                            Our pain has run deep
                         As a stream underground
                    Our faith carries the murky waters
                                    Far out to sea

                           Disappearing forever
                    Into the vast ocean of our love
                            Far away...far...far away..

                               My lover speaks
                            And time stands still
                        the earth stops, creation waits
                              And bares witness
                       At the tender voice of my love

                His words caress my face...sweetly...gently
                  Magnolia blossoms flitter happily
                 On the southern breeze of a summers day

                           Poetically romancing
                           Prophetically revealing
                      Our Passions releasing in love

                 In eager, sincere response he pulls me into himself
                 his whispers kiss my face...truly...as do his lips
                       My lover...my friend..my delight...
                                   my husband..my own


                      My lovers chest is strong and wide
                  Created for My head alone to rest upon
                      The lips of my mouth kiss him
                                  For he is fine
                           A prince among princes

                 He is his Fathers son...my gift...my treasure
                                    In this life’s allotted time

                     A good life.... is treasured moments
                 stored up in the secret garden of our heart

                 Kept....in that intimate room..that safe place
                 Where one's soul slips quietly away to reminisce
                                   Pondering with delight
                 Faiths fulfillments...that have so graciously unfolded

                 To an open garden rich in colors
                             Diverse in textures
                 This is where you will find my love

                 He chooses me...and brought me into his chambers
                              His hand is under my head
                           And his right arm embraces me

                             He lays himself over me
                    And pours out his love over me as a drink offering

               This is my lovers portrait...my prince in shining armor
               my companion...my brother...my friend...my husband

              who moves my senses to memories not forgotten
                                     So he remains in me
             
                A crackling fire on a brisk winters day
                A song in a forest
                A new summers day
                A picnic  feast in the mountains
                A time for play
                I am my lovers...and he is mine

              In all this I am Blessed
              For I have known loves best

              I have overflowed...and been filled again
              I am complete

              He has hid me away...just for himself
              my sweet lover

              In His garden laced of honeysuckle and morning dew
              In that special place..our love will grow
              In that secret place...
              Only True Lovers know

                                                                By Tina St.Ama
                                                                copyright 2009
                                                                    Spirit Song

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Mareann commented on The Scent Of My Lover

01-07-2010

Loved it, loved it- very good poem, thanks for sharing! Mary

JCKasper commented on The Scent Of My Lover

10-04-2009

An extremely rare expression of beauty and enduring love ..... Very Nice!

SavVySam commented on The Scent Of My Lover

09-17-2009

Wow... A wonderful example of what can become of words when in the hands of a truly inspired artist, especially if that Muse is Love! Well done my friend.

SpiritSong

10/04/2009

And well done SavVysam on your gift of words...such comments fill the heart and future of a friend...you have filled me this day..thanks my friend...Tina, "SpiritSong"

LadyLourdes commented on The Scent Of My Lover

09-14-2009

WOW THIS EPIC....TRULY SPIRITUAL AND INSPIRING! WRITE ON!

SpiritSong

09/14/2009

Yes, Epic seems to be my signature...long and chapter upon chapter of unfolding moments as they happen in sequence..lol;)! My poetic writings are so often referred to as Epics;) thank you for your kind words Lady Lourdes...your are such an inspiration and a blessing to my soul..."SpiritSong" have been spoken of

nhorlandi commented on The Scent Of My Lover

09-12-2009

A truly dedicated and faithful wife and a mother. Love you for this. I like the words and the flows, intelligently written and always be remembered. Thanks for sharing.

SpiritSong

09/14/2009

Thank you my friend..your words mean so much, I take in every one...have a great day "Tina, "SpiritSong"

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