http://slow.writerscafe.org/mywarriorbride The original writings of author Barbara Lynne en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776021738 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I'll Stay With You TonightA smile or maybe twoI've given along the wayBut never did I think ofGoing home with them to stayMy heart was always lookingFor the place that you call “Bliss”The only smile that matteredWas the one after our first kissI want somethi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/832677/  THE "KNIGHT" BEFORE CHRISTMASTwasthe knight before ChristmasWhenhere on the webWasSusie and LindaAndJenney and DebWaitingto see Iftheir knight would come through Witha poem or a proseAsthey knew he would doNotrips to the bathr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/825794/ THE WAY TO MY HEARTDo you know the path to my heartI can't seem to find the wayI thought that I had found itJust the other dayI must have been mistakenBecause I'm still so very lostSome have tried to bring me thereBut for much too high a costI really can't remember whenThe path to my heart was clear.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/823875/ DANCINGIN YOUR ARMSWedanced as the sun was risingInthe far off Eastern skyWedanced until the moon beamsReflectedin your eyesWedanced with our bodies touchingSparkingpassion through our veinsSucha mystical, magical momentLikethe quiet wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/823610/ Let Me Be The OneLet me be the oneWho shares your special placeLet me be the oneWho puts a smile upon your faceLet me be the oneWho sees only you in a crowdLet me be the oneTo take you high on a beautiful cloudLet me be the oneWho fills your dreams at nightLet me be the oneWrapped in your arms so ti.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/823571/ Truth Or FantasyThe words I write, some ask of meIs it truth or poetic fantasyWell let me say just this timeThe answer won't come from meIt's my desire to make you thinkLend your own interpretationI love to make you all wonderIf it's truth or my minds own creationBut here is something for you to pon.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/823457/ THE LONELY CHAIRLook at it just sitting thereSo helpless so aloneThe emptiness the lonelinessIs something it has knownIt stands alone across from meReminding me each dayIt's seat is always emptyNo one ever comes to stayI sit across the tableWondering if things might ever changeBut it's been alone fo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/823430/ How lovely it would beTo see them run aroundBut everywhere I lookThere's no one to be foundThe sound of children laughingOnce filled this love filled houseNow it's empty and so lonelyAnd as quiet as a mouse!I remember all the fun we hadAs we prepared for the holidaysEvery.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/823421/ HAPPINESSHappiness arrived todayMy loves came home to meThe time he spent awayFelt like an eternityToday everything looks brighterFor he is by my sideThe joy I have when he's with meIs that of a blushing brideHe's been my love foreverBeing apart brings so much painBut now he is home to stayNever to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/822670/ The Warmth Inside My HeartThere's a warmth inside my heartThat's so unfamiliar to meI really wasn't sureJust what this feeling could beI've never known this feelingYet I know it's there to stayIt's burning embers comfort meThrough night into the dayThis new feeling in my heartIs special and quite ne.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/821278/ HELP!To the gym I go each dayTo firm my hips and thighsSixty minutes feels like yearsHow my aching body cries!On the treadmill I run and runYet I don't get anywhereMy feet fly off the bicycleWhy do I even care?Five pound weights that feel like tonsTo help my arms get firmMy shoulders ache my back go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/819561/ THE SPIRIT WITHINThe spirit within dances to a different beatIt soars like an eagle yet stands firm upon it's feetIt feels with discernment the feelings of anotherIt cares for the "lambs" with the love of a motherIt flows like the wind as it brushes past life's doorAnd once you have felt it you desi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/819552/ THANKSGIVINGHow I love this time ofyearWhen families gather'roundThe laughter and thechatterIs such a lovely soundThe smell of turkeyroastingFills the house withsuch delightWho will get thedrumsticks?The siblings, they dofightSweet potatoes, mashedpotato.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/817996/ The Little ThingsSome women want for moneyAnd a man with fancy carsA house with all it's trimmingsDiamonds sparkling like the starsTo have it all means everythingAfter all, what would they say?Keeping up with the “Jones'”They strive for day to daySwimming pools and tennis courtsVacations.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/816189/ The One Who Holds My HeartThe words "I love you" have always beenSo very hard for me to sayWhen I get close to someoneI find it easier to walk away I don't want my heart to be brokenSo I'd leave, no worry there would beBut somehow you touched my heartIn a way that is so new to me You spoke.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/816186/ NO GREATER LOVEIt's funny where life brings usWhen we let go and just say “yes”Not worrying about expectationsOf wanting more or wanting lessThe things that kept us captiveMade us feel our love must endNow they're only stepping stonesOur hearts are on the mendTo think we almost lost our .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/816181/ Is it yes or is it noShould I stay or should I go?Should I rush or should I tarryLive life single or maybe marry?Is it true or just a lieShould I laugh or should I cryShould I take the road less traveledOr watch my life become unraveledThese are thoughts I often ponder.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/814427/  The High Price Of LoveLove is alive and full of zestTeasing the young at heartA coy and sensuous maidenA recipient of Cupid's dartWhile embraced in the arms of her first loveHer eyes still take time to roamShe catches a wink from a handsome young manSoon their love is written in poemNow her lo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/812831/  The tears from my eyesFlow down on my cheekSome say I'm foolishOthers say I'm weak But I'll cry all I wantWhether it's wrong or it's rightFor my tears paint colorsSo vivid, so bright When blue trickles downThe side of my faceIt's because I am missingYour warm, sweet embrace When.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/812806/ The Quiet Of My SpiritIf you listen very carefullyBe still and you might hear itIt's a peace that rests within meKnown as the quiet of my spiritSometimes I stand surroundedIn the busyness of a crowdThe chatter and the noiseOften seem so very loudEscape from all the hustleCan't come fast enough for m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/811994/  Love Gone ColdRemember when we first metThe excitement we both hadBut now it seems we've lost itAnd that makes me very sadAt first we would talk for hoursThroughout our day and nightNow the conversations have endedWords are far from sightPlans we made have driftedWe seldom give it thoughtWe go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/811985/ THE NIGHT WINDThe windows is open the curtain blowsAs I sit with my hands on the keysA haunting feeling  fills my soulAs I listen to the crackling of treesThe rain plays a song as it taps on my windowThere's a tornado watch and a stormMy shoulders are crunched, my fingers are numbWaiting f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/810740/ THE CHANGE HE'S MADE IN METhere's a peace inside meI've never known beforeI can feel the sweet presenceOf His Spirit more and moreHe's my Lord and my SaviorShed His blood to set me freeCan you see it, does it showThe change He's made in mePraise His name with gloryFor He opened my blind eyesHe took .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/808962/ THE ROCKING CHAIRI love to sit and ponderIn my rocking chairI don't think I rememberWhen it was not thereI remember when you bought itAnd wrapped it with a bowThe memories that chair would holdNo way could we ever knowWe saw it at a country fairAnd couldn't resist her appealI know you paid way too m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/808514/ my best friend! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/807917/ Forever With YouIf you only knewHow much I care for youAnd I too hungerFor what a touch from you would doI don't know what it feels likeTo have you love me and hold me tightBut it's you that my heart longs forAs I dream of you each nightThe thought of cuddling next to youCurled up by a warm cozy fir.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/807916/ A REPLY TO LUNCH AT THE BISTROLunch sounds just wonderfulAt the Bistro down the streetJust let me know the day and timeThat you would like to meetYou know how much I'd loveTo share a table and some wineWe can talk about those "differences"As we sit outside to dineThe good.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/807061/ TOGETHER FROM THE HEARTShe waits ever so patientlyAs the plane starts to descendAll her questions and curiosityWill soon come to it's endThe runway seems so endlessAs the plane's journey reaches its endAnd soon to be revealedIs this man known as her friendHer heart is filled with emotionAs she searc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/806866/  TomorrowTomorrow's the day When you will arrivePassion and desire We will no longer depriveWe will hold each other And finally seeThat what we have shared Is now realityNo longer will we Have to say goodnightOn the phone Or over an internet siteWe will be able to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/805703/ WISH YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO GO To spend the night with youThe way we used to doTake me in your arms and hold me tightYou know you make me want to cryEvery time you say goodbyeKnowing that she's waiting home for you tonight(bridge)But maybe someday you'll be mineAnd you won't have to goYou'll be min.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/805701/ TODAY I STAND BESIDE YOU Today I stand beside youAnd vow to be your wifeThe dreams we shared togetherAre now part of our liveSharing and caring together forever in love we will beFrom this day forward to death do us partI am you and you are meTogether we’re one I take your hand in my.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/805700/ Together How warm your body feelsPressed against me as I sleepComforting all my fearsThat lie within me deep The rhythm of your heartbeatGently taps against my skinAccompanied by the melodyOf your breathing, out and in As the night begins to fadeAnd the sun begins to shineYour gentle .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/805698/ THIS MYSTICAL PLACEHow pure, how precious true love can beA love that's shared between just you and meNot like the love that most people knowWith this love the embers continually glowThere's warmth and there's passion burning withinTo deny us these feelings would be such a sinSo I close my eyes and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/804576/ HAPPINESSHappiness arrived todayMy loves came home to meThe time he spent awayFelt like an eternityToday everything looks brighterFor he is by my sideThe joy I have when he's with meIs that of a blushing brideHe's been my love foreverSo to be apart brings such painBut now he is home to stayNever to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/804443/ SORROW BE GONESorrow be gone, you have no rightYou no longer rule my dayYou no longer steal my nightSorrow be gone, you have no rightA heart filled with darknessNow radiates with lightSorrow be gone, you have no rightA peace flows within meGone is the pain and the fightSorrow be gone, you have no ri.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/803907/ STOLEN MOMENTSIs she sitting there beside youHolding on to you so tightIs she whispering I love youAs she teases you all nightWill she move her body closerAnd softly kiss your handsome faceWill you give in to your desireAs you untie her blouse of laceWill you take her to the placesTat you used to ta.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/802561/ ANSWERED PRAYERI've served Him faithfully for many yearsWith a joyful servant's heartAnd no matter what the future holdsFrom Him I will never partI've followed Him obedientlyThough His way was not always mineHe's always done what was best for meEach and every timeI know He has a plan for meThat I've.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/801146/ A SONG I WROTE 22 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS FEELING "EMPTY" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/801133/ TWENTY ONE YEARS AGO I GAVE MY LIFE TO JESUS...ON OCTOBER 31, 1990...A DAY I WILL ALWAYS CELEBRATE! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/799808/ My LoveAnd IToday mysweet love and ISpent timewalking on the sandHis armacross my shoulderAs Igently held his handWe alwaysmake time to be togetherTo "play"and laugh and teaseSharing aglass of ChiantiWhile weembrace the gentle breezeOurconversation n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/799460/ Always In Love Always in love That's where I shall beJust me and my loveForever with thee I, a mystical maidenHe, a tarnished knightNever were there twoWith a love that is so rightForever we will wanderIn a fantasy of desireNo longer will his mindBe in a what he calls a quagmireWe wil.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/798815/ I CAN FEEL YOUR WARM EMBRACEMy eyes are slowly closingMy mind drifts tothoughts of youI wait for your call to say goodnightAnd senda kiss or twoSeems like such a long time agoWhen our twohearts first metWe've shared so much, our words our heartsAndhaven't been together...yetIt's funny .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/798649/ Did You Ever?Did you ever feel aloneIn the middle of a crowdOr listen to soft music Yet think it was too loudDid you ever go to dinner And order from the "price"And wind up having nothing But a dish of beans and riceDid you ever get up early Just to see the sun arriveGlad you act.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/795714/ FANTASYFantasy 's a placeA place that I call homeA place of make believeWhere my imagination's free to roamIt's filled with prince and princessesAnd knights and maidens tooSo please don't take things seriouslyJust enjoy what my mind can doFor living in the real worldBrings sadness and much painNever.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/795713/ JUST LIKE MEHow sweet she looks with her pretty little pig tails adorned with bright pink bows. Everyone always tells her she is adorable and her clothes, well, only the best of the best. The lace so delicate as it outlines the curve of her collar on her lovelycotton dress. And the petticoat...well .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/794238/ MY MORNINGCUPHowwonderful is the aromaOf freshbrewed coffee in the mornIt fillsmy need to get myself goingTo facethe new day bornFunny howtwo little scoopsCan awakenthe spirit that sleepsDon't needan alarm or anything elseThatblasts me with pestering“b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/794231/ REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001How well I remember that day in SeptemberWhen our world was turned upside downThe cries the fear of our loved ones dearCan still be heard from all aroundWe were celebrating my grandson's birthdayHe was thirteen on that day, two thousand and oneNow it's a day he will alw.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/793162/  Talk To HimTalk to the Father every dayRemind Him of what He has doneNot that He doesn't rememberHe just loves the "one on one"Remind Him of what His son didOn the cross He gave His lifeHis head pierced with a crown of thornsHis side wounded from a knifeHis body broken so you may be wholeHis b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/792904/   LOVE'S WARM EMBRACEThe sky looks gray the night wind blowsA chill now makes me coldA fireplace, a glass of wineWill bring the warmth I'm toldBut I know that when you're with meI don't even feel the chillInstead I'm warm and cozy It's from you that I get my fillYour warm breath from your .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/792902/ It's Time To FlyWhy do I feel I must hold backWhen it comes to love in my lifeMaybe I'm scared if I show him I careHe might ask me to become his wifeI often wonder why I feelI won't be what he's looking forHe'll walk away and not look backAnd leave me alone once moreDon't think about what might happ.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mywarriorbride/792901/