One Note at a Time

On a warm spring breeze,
Birds chirp their greeting song,
Children play kick ball
On the green grassy knoll,
People laugh while embarking
on their Sunday afternoon stroll,
Tulips peak out from their flowerbeds and,
City lights sparkle in the night;
He strums the strings of her heart,
One small note at a time –
Erasing sadness encased,
Breaching a hedge of grief
Whereupon drapes her heart;

When he passes by her window
Waving to her one more time,
She aims to shed not one more tear,
And tries to wear an unending smile;
Yet, while the world sleeps
And she is on her own,
No use pretending,
She’s far away from home,
Far from the solace of his arms;

Lonesomeness consumes her heart,
Desiring to hold him one more time,
The tenderness of his gracious love and words;

He strums the strings of her heart,
One small note at a time –

City lights sparkle in the night.

Real Love!

photo and words by: Kathleen Stevens/4-20-2016
(Copy written @)

Love’s Attire

Clothe me in your body’s gown,

Raise my spirit to heaven’s crown,

Through the years of solitude,

I watched the seasons change their moods.

High in the leaves of the old oak tree,

A blue bird sings a cheerful reveille.

My restless spirit fills the air,

The mountain’s presence everywhere,

I lift my hands wearing nature’s somber dress,

Dancing in the moonlight’s painted loveliness.

There is no pain or tears tonight,

As I lay in peaceful sleep once more,

Beneath the sky’s restful spell unfolds,

And as I wait the sun’s waking rise,

And by her side a morning’s fire,

You will clothe me in your love’s attire.

Happy Valentines Day

“I want you to know-

the other day, I was hiking-

listening to old tunes on my radio-

I was thinking about my past

and-

The only woman that echoes in my mind-

Is you”,

He said.

Where Did You Go?

When the night is dark,

And the moon is absent from the sky,

And a choir of crickets sings their own lullaby,

Where do you go?

When my arms remain empty

And the wind gently whispers my name,

And I gaze upon the stars,

Where do you go?

When my heart aches to feel your breath

And the warmth of your soul,

And the silence is heavy,

Where do you go?

When I’m no longer here

To feel completely alone;

Where did you go?

Word for the day

The night is nigh with parting day,

Winds blow slowly over land,

As I stroll homeward on my familiar way,

The sunset dips behind any man-

Far from the maddening crowds and stressful life,

The pleasing anxious night is nigh,

Leaving arms of warmth this blissful day,

A kindred spirit shall be my mate,

Let me see him at daylight’s break,

And while the sun sets on my lawn,

And as the creek rushes near my stance,

His love will erase all my fear,

Gentle hands will stroke my hair,

Heart of strength presses me near-

The more he gave, the less I spoke,

A slumberous sound and loving dreams,

I welcome night and the silent breeze,

The night is nigh, and I am pleased.

Your Mask

Your mask covers your being-

like darkness draping over the sunlight,

Your mind seeks the world with penetrating eyes-

undisputable waves, persuaded glances,

A vanity inside your heart abides-

building fragmented exhibits

like slivers of shattered glass

reflecting dual faces-

Dusted with suffering,

Prolonged anguished moments,

a whirling frenzy, a heart running-

thoughts and longings,

Winged hand-in-hand with dreaming-

yet,

You guard your soul-

knowing your mask keeps you

Standing alone-

a safeguard-

evolved and amassed-

holding little understanding;

your mask-

Leads only to emptiness,

A prisoner-

inside your encased world mask.

Do not accede to life’s ragged hand-

slaying your treasures-

Disrobe the mask you wear and sanctioned-

allow love and tranquility to be released-

Allow your soul to breathe unleashed –

Allow yourself permission to be free in peace.

Remove your mask-

And give love a chance.

(Painter: Kathleen Stevens, Acrylic on canvas, ‘Mask’

Haiku 1/23/15

Warm embraces,
memories past-
winter here

(painted by : Kathleen Stevens/2015
acrylic on canvas, 20×16)

Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

May all my family, friends and followers have a great and wonderful day!!

May we all find our blessings and give thanks!!

May we all look upon the skies and land around us,

and find the beauty of life!!

Hugs to all!!

signed with affection,

Kathleen

Angels in the Winds (2)

Angels in the winds

High above the waters

In a land not forsaken

By GOD’s own gracious hand.

I count the glowing windows

As I pass them in the night

Rows of little beacons

Showing me there is life.

Moments of comfort,

I am at peace

In the silence of the darkness

As angels and GOD-

Watch over me.

Happy Father’s Day!

To my Father,

Life is full of challenges

With dry and dusty roads

But, we knew we were loved

As you showed us rainbows.

You wiped each tear

And said, “Believe”,

Holding each hand

You taught us to dream.

You could have been weary

But we never knew,

You only showed strength

Healing each wound.

Your words did encourage,

Your wisdom embraced us,

You allowed us our choices

As your prayers did protect us.

(In Remembrance of my father who passed away only six months ago from cancer)
(May you rest in peace)

**For you Dad,

We couldn’t have made it in this life full of pathways

If you hadn’t been holding each hand in your heart

Each and every day.

Thank you father!!

Haiku 5/31/14

Delighted with charms,
Peaceful and wrapped in your arms-
I turn out the light

New book release

Haiku Now and Forever by KATHLEEN STEVENS

new haiku poetry and art work!

Haiku 5/24/14-2

Season of sunshine,
Bluebells break the fertile ground-
Search my soul

Haiku 5/15/14

Above the heavens
Spirits mounted on angels-
Prayers within their hearts

Haiku 5/10/14

{Dedicated to my mother: Happy Mother’s Day!!}

Steps and sways
You embraced each other
Sealed and strong

(my parents on their wedding day)

Haiku 5/4/14

Feet cloaked in warm sand
Balmy breeze caresses two souls-
Rising sun, new day

Haiku 5/1/14

Daffodils and tulips
Mingling colors, fragrance-
Caterpillars climb

Haiku 4/29/14

Soft green grass
Sun’s warmth on my face-
Troubles gone

Haiku 4/27/14

Dark chocolate
Fresh sweet lemonade-
Loving hugs

Haiku 4/22/14

Countless grains of sand
Ocean’s waves greet the shore-
Seize my lover’s hand

Haiku 4/16/14

Two sisters
Loving hearts unite-
Yellow sunflowers

Haiku-4/5/14

Lovely German town
Boutiques line the cobble stone streets
Laughter in quiet nights

Haiku

Season of sunshine,
Bluebells breaks the fertile ground-
Search my soul

Love’s Attire

Sun’s bright waking day rise
Memories of last night’s kiss-
Clothed in love’s attire

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!

Thank you for every “like”, “visit”, “comment”, and “follow”!! I appreciate each one of you!!
Have a great day!!

Haiku

Soft whispers in morning
Sun’s kiss graced upon your neck-
Vibrant winds vanish

Snow

Wet streets pale
Snow drifting steadfast-
Quiet resounds

Poem Two

Aged fine love
To each deployed with joy –
Spring trees flower

Broken Bridge

Old broken bridge
Desire to rebuild new
Return square one

Listen, The birds Sing

“Shhhh, listen to the birds sing”,

My grandfather said;

As a young girl I listened,

And the birds sang.

“Shhhh, listen to the birds sing”,

I said as a mother;

My children listened,

And the birds sang.

“Shhhh, listen to the birds sing”,

My children say;

Their children listen,

And the birds sing.

Masks

It covers your soul as darkness draping over the sunlight,

Your Spirit seeking the world with penetrating eyes,

An undisputable wave, a persuaded glance,

A vanity inside abides,

Fragmented consumed exhibits –

You build –

Pieces as shattered glass,

Dusted with suffering in prolonged time,

Whirling with frenzy, becoming a dance

With mere thoughts of an empty heart-

Longing an eternity of dual hearts;

You guard your soul knowing your mask

Stands alone and fragile, seeking strength and fortitude,

Posing evolved and amassed, yet with little understanding;

Statutes unfair do never-rest, and never ends,

Leading only to bareness – far and wide;

A prisoner kept inside your encased wearied mask.

Do not accede to life’s ragged hand slaying your treasure,

Disrobe the mask you wear and sanction-

Your love and tranquility in a time to come;

Allow your soul to breathe unleashed –

“Sisters”

Painter: Kathleen Stevens, “Sisters”, Acrylic on board, 24×36, framed

Love’s Attire

Clothe me in your body’s gown,

Raise my spirit to heaven’s crown,

Through the years of solitude,

I watched the seasons change their moods.

High in the leaves of the old oak tree,

A blue bird sings a cheerful reveille.

My restless spirit fills the air,

The mountain’s presence everywhere,

I lift my hands wearing nature’s somber dress,

Dancing in the moonlight’s painted loveliness.

There is no pain or tears tonight,

As I lay in peaceful sleep once more,

Beneath the sky’s restful spell foretold,

And wait the sun’s waking rise,

And by her side is morning’s fire,

I will clothe you in my love’s attire.

Night is Nigh (once again)

The night is nigh with parting day,

Winds blow slowly over land,

As I plod homeward on my weary way,

And sunset dips behind the man,

Far from the maddening crowds and stressful life,

The pleasing anxious night is nigh,

Leaving arms of warmth this blissful day,

A kindred spirit shall be my mate,

Let me see him at daylight’s break,

And while the sun sets on my lawn,

And as the brook babbles near my ear,

My love will erase all my fear,

Gentle hands stroke my hair,

Heart of strength press me close,

The more he gave, the less I spoke,

A slumberous sound and loving dreams,

I welcome night and the silent breeze,

The night is nigh, and I am pleased.

Sweet Whispers

Morning escorts in gentle

Essences of love,

Radiant touches dancing

With sun’s warmth and sunshine softly

Graced upon your face,

Love laid bare and open,

With sweet whispers,

among birds singing in trees.

Almost Here!

Thanksgiving Day – I cannot wait!!

For fabulous Thanksgiving dinner party:

Anticipation,

Joy,

Feeding guests,

Enjoying guests,

A perfect celebration!

Finest of everything:

Ambiance,

Food,

Wine,

Music,

Decorations,

Silverware,

Chrystal glasses,

Entertainment,

Laughter,

Thankful hearts;

I cannot wait!!

When He Looks At Her

He gazes at her,
Eyes shining;
He dances with brimming over love
Designed for her;
She is purely his.
He adores her,
Endorses her,
Certainly he speaks not a ruinous word
Alongside affirmation of her.
His life fulfilled to surging
Into the vessels of his children,
And grandchildren with hands embraced;
He measures their love
As no prior.

Where Do You Go?

Where do you go?
When the night is dark
And the moon is absent from the sky,
And a choir of crickets sings their own lullaby,
Where do you go?
When my arms remain empty
And the wind gently whispers my name,
And I gaze upon the stars,
Where do you go?
When my heart aches to feel your breath
And the warmth of your soul,
And the silence is heavy,
Where do you go?
When I’m no longer here
To feel completely alone;
Where will you go??

Rendezvous

Lovers rendezvous at ocean’s break,
Feet upon the sandy brown mat
Whereupon decorates the sill
of water’s foamy welcome;
Towels stretched out on earth’s warm bed,
Hands held tight, intertwined, while days of love
Multiplied by years of knowing hearts,
and wind gently kisses damp bodies;
wet lips leave trails the length of
written names in the sand,
Love devouring souls
with morning’s new light;
Buried treasures reside
for the lovers find, while
Emerged bodies play
in ocean’s temperate water;
Sand pushed between two sets of ten toes,
Surf breaking upon their love,
Surging within their innermost depths of lust,
Mounting heartbeats occur on ocean’s ride;
Later, begin again, on the sand,
where their rendezvous began.

He Strums My Heart

He Strums My Heart
Painted by: Kathleen Stevens
Oil on Canvas
48×54

Love’s Forest

In stillness of evening,
I sing and dance,
To sweet music
In my heart,
A melody of warm words
Spoken,
I listen,
Thunderous they resound
Over mountains, and
Heaven’s angels singing.
A forest of love
I pause before,
Arms hold me strong,
Lips kiss my face,
I embrace your words.
Treasured-
Within my spirit,
Forever more
I sing and dance.

Wedding Dance

Painted by Kathleen Stevens
Wedding Dance
Oil on Canvas
54×54

My Dreams

My dreams arrived true
Of me and you,
Aged fine, and rich of joy,
Love for each other with more to deploy.
Evenings spent cooking, laughter, dancing
And sips of wine,
Eyes sparkling with love divine.
Sitting on the porch and staring at the stars,
A warm summer wind coming from afar,
Fireflies dance and we watch their show,
Shadows dancing in moonlight aglow.
We turn out the lights, and head to our room,
To rest and kiss with morning arriving soon,
Peaceful sleeping and wrapped in your arms,
Dazzled and delighted by only your charms;
You are my soul mate,
My dreams arrived true.

Union of Love

Pigtails or braids

What is it today?

A cold winter night

Stars so bright

Hugs and kisses

Love union – sheltered

Twirls and skips

Dances on the wooded floor

Running off to play

Tears in my gaze

Love composed,

Warm inside.

Autumn Sunrise

Morning’s breaking concert,

Gentle breezes dance,

Radiance;

Sun’s warmth

Paints the horizon,

An autumn day loved by many,

Inspires sweet words whispered,

Colors own the sky.

Love’s Attire

Clothe me in your body’s gown,

Raise my spirit to heaven’s crown,

Through the years of solitude,

I watched the seasons change their moods.

High in the leaves of the old oak tree,

A blue bird sings a cheerful reveille.

My restless spirit fills the air,

The mountain’s presence everywhere,

I lift my hands wearing nature’s somber dress,

Dancing in the moonlight’s painted loveliness.

There is no pain or tears tonight,

As I lay in peaceful sleep once more,

Beneath the sky’s restful spell foretold,

And wait the sun’s waking rise,

And by her side is morning’s fire,

I will clothe you in my love’s attire.

Your Touch

Heal me with your touch,

Allow the warmth of your soul

To surge within me;

Be satisfied to love my yearning

For broaden familiarity of your expression;

Recognize me increased,

Exceeding everyone else –

In discerning complex mysteries,

Whose underlying identities elude not me;

Hold on to my love,

I seek merely your touch.

No Shame

With no shame,

I adore you as infinitely as,

The tranquil waters

Reflecting light, ensuing

Dances uninhibited.

Hearts Free

Be liberated, soar elevated,

Stretch towards the heavens,

Breath in the perfumes

Contained by the air –

Do not fail to remember

The stage we shared,

The fireplace passion,

Morning’s opening glow,

In the early dawn hours.

Hearts free, do not despair,

This is not farewell.