I love dawns that slowly awaken us, mornings that hold back
the light of day and gently lift the darkness
to interrupt our slumber.
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At such times I linger there beside you, waiting as you stir
for your exploring hand to cross the space between us
and come to rest against me.
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I wait for you to face away and arch your body to receive me
as we draw near and join our forms together,
two pieces of my favorite puzzle.
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Thank you for reading this poem. If it has meaning for you, please read one of my short stories. I hope you will be able to relate events of your own life to my stories of searching, loving and finding happiness.
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James Dale Merrick
I have had a rich, and remarkable life. Sharing my adventures brings me joy.. I write about lots of things. I tell about building a home in the rainforest, becoming a life model, love, death, grief, and retiring. Please join me.
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Silhouettes captivate me! They inspire my poetry. The 5-7-5 haiku that follows is my response to photos taken at sunset during the final fifteen minutes of light. If you have never considered photos of silhouettes as prompts for writing, I urge you to do so. The experience opened my mind to themes I hadn't thought of.
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