Looking through the front screen door, watching the sun as it settles with a glowing, red haze, a color that tells me that the summer days are now numbered
My mind slips into its hush mold, as my eyes transfix on the slow, descent of the sun
My ears tune into the sound of the peaceful hush, that surrounds me
My heart beats slowly to a crawl, matching the calm that surrounds me
A tingle on my cheek momentary interrupts the space I have chosen, but its warmth, puts my mind back at peace, as this touch lingers
A touch of a warm kiss, from her tender loving lips has been bestowed upon me
My eyes close, as the kiss touching warmth, be-still my heart
Now, I feel the touch of her soft cheek next to mine, which seems to make my mind flow as slow as the setting sun
A warm glow seeps through my shirt where she has laid her hand on my side
The warmth of her touch seeps slowly through my skin,
and transfers through my veins, which travels up to my heart,
were the warmth of her touch surrounds it
Seemly in a time warp cadence, our heads slowly turn, our lips slowly, tenderly, and softly meet
An instant rush of warm electricity runs up to my mind,
tingling every nerve ending to the point that all I can think of is her
The heat of her kiss burns all other images out of my mind, except the image of her inner beauty, the warmth of her touch, the warmth of her being, the warmth of her essence
As our lips keep their embrace, the fieriness of her endeared kiss travels down my spine, leaving a steaming trail down the middle of my back
After a slow lingering turn, like a heat seeking missile her kiss searing touch, shoots towards my heart, penetrating its outer layers, exploding inside and completely filling it with her loving warmth
For an instant, my heart skips a beat, then gallops like a thoroughbred, pumping the warmth of the fiery touch of her lips, throughout my entire body
Not stopping until her undeniable warmth has touched everything in its path, warming me from the inside out, until my whole body glows with the warmth, of her adoring essence
Our kiss transcends...
Seemingly still in slow motion, our warm bodies touch softly; as we watch the sun slowly set, turning the sky into a tranquil hush

I sit in total darkness
So dark, it doesn't matter if I have my eyes open, or not
I just sit while taking heed
I hear a creaking sound in the floor
The sound of the wind brushing against the house
Distand sound of a car door closing
Next came silence...
There was a sound of something falling to the floor, but after a brief moment, I realize it was me getting down on my knees
Not to pray, because I had already prayed so much, but to hope for more vision
It seems in the sunlight, I haven't been able to find my way in life
So I sit in the dark, blinding my eyes, hoping my other senses will kick in and lead me the rest of the way
I smell a light scent in the air
The door cautiously opens
A gentle voice, sharp and clear calls out my name
I do not answer
I feel a hand pulling me up off my knees, before exchanging a word, a tender kiss touches my lips
After the taste of her soft lips on mine, I hear her speak in a whispered voice,
why are you sitting in the dark
My reply,"I feel lost"
I feel her soft petite hands, pull my body into hers, giving me a warm endearing embrace
The feel of her soft hands touch my face and for a brief moment and stroke my cheek
A soft adoring kiss falls on my lips
I feel her hand slide into mine, as she leads me out the darken room, into the light

There you are, so small and cute
What is a grandad to do with a little person like you
I haven't change a diaper in almost thirty years
They say it's like riding a bike again, now that's a thought to fear

One month old, and they left us all alone
What am I to do now, that everybody is gone
You are sitting there all quiet, checking out the new scenery
Two minutes after your mama left, you decide it was time to be mean to me

Fussing, baby cussing, what's the matter with you
Your crying so loud, your tonsils have turned blue
Pick you up, walk around, you look at me like, hey who's this clown holding you
Now you won't even look at me, what's a grandad to do

Less see if I can remember, how to go down the check list
Feed me, burp me, am I wet, oh no, let me touch that diaper real quick
What's this, I don't remember this contraption being in the way
No, your dry, so I guess grandad will let you stay

Darn, how can something so little be so awful loud
That last decibel you hit, blew my eardrums up to the clouds
Grandma said, you sometimes get a tummy ache
Think quick grandad, there's got to be a way

OK young lady, my kids use to like to sit up between my legs
I got to get you quiet, before my old heart gives way
I use to watch your grandma, touch our kids stomach this way
Slow soft circles, wow... now you have noting else to say

Eyes wide open, taking deep breaths, after a good baby cry
Hah, I heard that last burp, now you just let out a happy baby sigh
Look at you, tummy so small I can only rub it with two fingers
Yeah, they're the same ones, when you get your first teeth, that's going to be in bitten danger

Grandad had forgotten how tiny new borns are
It wont be long before your life destiny takes you very far
I see your eyes drooping, each stroke is putting you to sleep
The next thing I knew, not only were you asleep, but including me

I woke up with you wideeyed and kicking, while looking at me sleep
It's funny how somebody so small, can put in your body, forgotten tranquil and peace
Fragile you are, but full of new energy, love and joy
I remember that smell, Uh...h, changing this malodorous diaper, is going to be a nauseting chore

A flickering candle light illuminates the silhouette of your body as you sleep
profoundly in the bed
Fascinated, I sit down in a nearby chair and watch you sleep so calm, so peaceful
It's as if you fell asleep while posing for a camera
Only the slightest body movement of your breast, I can see barely moving up, then down
There's a sudden slow movement of your hand, as if you were reaching for something
A quiet sigh leaves your lips as your hand slowly descends down to the mattress
I sit and watch you and wonder, what are you dreaming about
It must be a very peaceful dream, because your body seems to be in such a calm state
I wonder if you are dreaming about the night we sat in the boat and I slid the canopy top back surprising you with a view of the moon and the stars, your eyes had never seen
We were far away from the bright city lights in the middle of the lake, in the middle of the night
It was dark, quiet, so quiet a voice would travel a mile even with the calm wind
As I slid the canopy top back It was like a big bright star map was being unfolded before your eyes
With your eyes open wide, you laid quietly on the deck seat watching the parade of stars and a full moon which look so much bigger and brighter with the view from the dark lake
Gentle waves rocked the boat slowly side to side
I watch a calm peace come over you, then your eyes slowly close as the slow rocking of the boat rocked you into a deep sleep
I had purposely lured you out that night because I knew the view was going to be perfect, and the night air was going to be calm and warm
I wanted to share something I had stumble on which brought me inner peace, and I knew it would bring that same peace to you
After the ride home I thought I was going to have to carry you in the house because you stayed in that tranquil state as we drove through the dark little sleepy town and then through the bright city lights home
Your mind, body and soul was still at peace even after the next morning sun
Now I wonder if you're dreaming of the picnics we had when our kids were young
They would rip and run until they dropped, then we would spend a long quiet night of bliss together as they deeply slept and dreamed of their fun filled day
It always seem to bring out the peace inside you when we were together as a family whole
What ever your dream is about, it has brought your heart peace, which in turn, always puts peace in my heart
My eyes slowly close as my mind drifts into a dream state while watching your peaceful sate of sleep
A dream of your soft hands gently rubbing my forehead, my cheeks, along my arms appear
Just as I start to linger for more of your soft surreal touch, my dream is disturbed for some reason and my eyes quickly opens
I see you standing before me smiling
You have that look on your face of, what were you dreaming about
You slowly lean down and lay a warm, soft, moist, kiss on my lips, then you whisper
I just had a dream of you, but when I reached out, you weren't there
Come, lay next to me, hold me tight, let's fall asleep together, so we can dream as one