Compass

 "Compass"

By Adrielle R. Bollin

I came only for selfish gain

But you didn't mind

I was following a lure

But still you are kind

You never let go of me

Though I pull far away

You lure me, draw me, pull me

Make me hear what you would say

Still you dance with me

Whisk me around and around

I remember your affections for me

Your love the most beautiful sound

Always you hug me

And hold me close

Whisper reassurance

As your love you disclose

Amazing and wonderful

Resilient, vibrant and true

You teach agape with patience

Infinitely caring for all I say and do 

We're tied to each other

Like a sailor to the sea

As a compass needle returns north

 I'm yours eternally

The Beauty of Fall

Even in the rain and mist and cloudy skies, the beauty of fall is unmistakable.  It's a little early for the full explosion of color, but that will come soon enough.  :)  And since I have writer's block...here's some pictures I took today. 

Ode to Summer

Ode To Summer

By Adrielle R. Bollin

Yellow rays beat down on my browning skin

Warming my face as I relax from outside in

The water surrounding laps at my feet

As the soft wind blows and relieves the heat

Not a sound in the air but nature's quiet melody

And the soft low rumble of boats moving restlessly

I breath in the scent of the lake, flowers and grass

And look out sleepily at the sparkling sea of glass

Content as a kitten in a warm patch of sun

Soaking it up, counting blessings one by one

Deep from within me escapes a long sigh

That curves my lips to a satisfied smile

"A New Beginning Again"

"A New Beginning Again"

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

Off to face the bright blue sky

Onward towards a brand new world

My face is lit by the sun's warm rays

The smile of freedom has been unfurled

My heart is dancing in sweet anticipation

My soul carefree and light as a feather

The adventure before me drawing me in

My feet are light as I skip through the heather

The ties are loosed from my spirit now

The chains are gone which held me down

The heavy robes have fallen off my shoulders

Revealing the lightest linen gown

Away from things familiar and drawn

Learning to fight and also to lead

My legs carry me to over and yon

No longer a girl but a woman indeed

Here You Are

"Here You Are"

By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

The day has finally dawned
The sun is shining bright
Today will be a good one
You come home to me tonight

My heart is racing faster
Knowing you'll soon be near
Feels like I've waited for hours
As seconds tic-toc my ear

Then here you are
The waiting is over

Take me in your arms
As I cry on your shoulder
I'm so glad you made it home
I am overwhelmed with love
All the joy inside my heart
Is running over like a flood 

Here you are

How I ever let you go
Is a mystery to me
I know it was necessary
But it made it hard to breath

In a way you never left

In my heart you always dwelled
But it's never quite the same

As in your arms where I was held


My love I hope you always know
My heart is yours come rain, sun or snow

 Photograph taken by Margaret Sandahl Thomas, 1967–1997