Unexpected Gifts

I found a pearl upon a rocky beach

A treasure that seemed to be meant for me.

As my fingers touched to examine it,

I lost myself in its radiant glow.

The rich smooth luster felt like silk

From its core, heavenly essence did flow.

While cradling this gift bestowed to me,

Tingling warmth from it did pour.

From the palm of my hand.

To the center of my pounding heart

Until I felt consumed with love.

Such a gift is not to be taken lightly,

But cherished and held in a special place,

For this, I thank you God above.

© Tonya Greenlee

It’s Raining

Come, come on baby, come back to bed,

It’s raining outside, the sky is dark.

Sink your teeth into my soul,

Upon this fair skin, leave your mark.

Hear the rolling thunder crash,

Rumbling so hard it shakes the walls,

The streaks of lightning’s violent crack,

My shameless desire calls.

Come, come on baby, come back to bed,

It’s raining outside, the sky is dark.

Leave the world to fend for its self,

In abandoned gales, let out journey embark.

Feel my heart pound in time with yours,

Untamed tremors run through this core,

Wild passions set free and flow,

In open heavens our pleasures soar.

Come, come on baby, come back to bed,

It’s raining outside, the sky is dark.

The storm has quieted and rain falls soft,

Upon this heart you leave your mark.

©  Tonya Greenlee

Sandman

Betwixt and between that land of sleep,

Where nightmares crawl and sweet dreams keep,

I hover endless upon a blackened brink,

Praying for my soundless deep.

Sandman teases allowing me to slip,

Pulls me back just as quick,

Futilely resting my weary brain,

Thoughts a blarin’ like a midnight train.

He laughs at my unnatural daze,

Watches me wander through his foggy maze,

Eerie faces flash in distorted waves,

Upon my stressed out psyche, his hunger preys.

© Tonya Greenlee