Love Song

a single chorus

runs through my head

playing on the mind

singing through the soul

a never ending song

called I love you so

Then and Now

I went out alone one night,
to have a beer or two.
There happened to be a friend of mine
and next to her was you.
She pushed off to go gambling,
you were left with only me.
You really did not want to talk,
but this changed after a drink or three.

And now my love,
how time has flown.
And with it each day,
our love has grown.
Now sweet heart you'll soon be my wife,
the one to cherish for all my life.
To you I say I will always be true,
because I want to spend my days (and nights) with you.

I feel...

Awake… The day blooms,
blooms like my love for you.
Bursting… Love comes forth,
like a spring rose.
Alive… Vibrant and sensuous,
the feelings grow stronger.
Sweet… Feelings of compassion,
fill the clear waters of my soul

Pure… As a white rose,
love changes; expands.
Beauty… A heartfelt tune,
sung in tandem.
Vibrant… Welcoming passion,
feelings of belonging now here.
Glory… Of loving you,
of knowing your love.

From Janine part 2...

Hey Benji,

I miss the way you cock your head backwards whenever we sit on a couch and then you put one paw up on our knee, then the other...

I walked past your favourite spot in the garden now, behind the pillar. You loved lying in the sun, there. I stood there and felt the grass with my foot, imagining you there.

Miss you Big Guy.

Love you Benji
XXX=

From Janine Herself...

My dearest Benji

You were the cutest, sweetest puppy.
I remember picking you up one night in Ottery I think it was, full of fleas and tiny, but oh so adorable. I took your to my folk’s house, for your 1st bath, and named you Benji, after going through a zillion names in my head, until I settled for yours.I fell in love with you the instant I met you. To me, you were the perfect pooch.

As the years went on, I thought I could not fall in love more, or love you, more than I already did. No other dog had ever touched my heart, my being, my soul, the way you did.

You grew up to be the sweetest, most beautiful natured doggie any owner could ask for, you made me proud, and I always loved bragging about you. You used to jump on my lap out of habit, when I was on the loo, you sat on my lap when I drove you to Granny-Day Care, until we got you a companion, Jessie, who played with you and who you learnt to love as much as she adored you. She always looked up to you and followed you around. With her around, you stopped eating your baskets, the couch and ripping up the carpet and plants. I loved you regardless, you were a puppy.

You grew into your teens way too quickly, and during all the years we shared, you saw me through many, friendships, hardships, tears, you made me laugh, you helped me cry.
There was many a time you would just lie next to me, as though you knew that was all I needed.
There was many a time you would just stare at me, with that knowing look only you could give me, as if to say “I understand Mommy”, it melted my heart. You knew me as though you were human, your eyes reached into the depths of my soul.
Your eyes spoke words to me that only we shared, we had, and have, a bond like no other doggie ever.

The thought of you leving me behind, breaks my heart my boy. You were and always will be, my furry-soul-mate, you just ‘got me’, and I treasure each time you made me feel calm inside, how you made me giggle and smile at your antics. Your barks when I say ‘Waaaalkies”, the way you sleep on your back, the way you do that funny growl when you scratch yourself on the big carpet and roll around in utter pleasure, the times you always lie at the shower door, sometimes licking the water that escapes it, while I shower, the way you lie down and either look at me, or gently sleep, as I apply my make-up each morning, the way you run to the Treat cuboard, awaiting your Beenos. The excited bark at the gates, both gates, when it approached home time and you knew I was coming home, I would drive up the road to ur driveway, and you and your sister would be sleeping at the gate, waiting my arrival, it always made me smile.

I love the way you sit in the corner of the kitchen next to the stove, as I cook, one of your favourite spots. You are the coolest little dude to cuddle with, you just fitted into the back of my knees or the front of my tummy, and we shared many hours in utter cuddling happy sleep. My favourite times was seeing you in utter abandonment having fun in the park, you sniffed each bush and plant, and had this unique way of only doing your no.2’s in the plants.
Your unique mane, just like your brother Batman who is living with my friend Ilana, is precious, your mane was a big talking-point, my little stud, you just knew you were darn cute.

It breaks my heart and soul knowing one day we will part. You are more precious to me than any wordly item. You taught me to love like no other, except my wonderful Justin, who you got to know for only a short time, but ho loves you dearly too. As do your grandparents and Michelle, and all your aunties, my friends, ‘the gang of gals’, who you have shared many a stroke and lap with, listening to us skinner and laugh and talk about relationships, sometimes a tear, but my Benj, you were always the man there. You have been the only man in my life for so long.

You shared my life, and I am forever appreciative of the times we have had. I love you more than anything. I love singing to you and Jess “Mommy loves you yes I do, cos you are my stinky-poo”….silly, I know, but I have sung that song to you for years and years.

I LOVE YOU BENJI
X X X X X X X X X X

From you to me...

As those blue eyes look into mine
I feel all of the love you have to give.
The passion affection and desire
it elicited within me will forever live.

Gentle carefree words
flow silently from your heart.
Filling me with love
even when we are far apart.

I simply had no idea that I would
love someone like you.
That each and every day together
would be a dream come true.

Someday soon Janine you will become my wife
and make it so that I fulfil my life.
I look now to the beautiful heavens above
And I thank the Lord for giving me your love...

Give me a...

J is for the joy you always bring.

A is for the awesome way you make me feel.

N is for not giving up on anything and for loving me.

I is for the incredible way you accept the good and bad about me.

N is for never forgetting to be true to your heart and for giving love a chance.

E is for the enormous amount of honesty that you show me with every word you speak.

Missing

There's something missing,

and it's made me feel blue.

I know what it is,

it’s because I'm not with you.


Even though I know I'll see you,

so very, very soon.

I don't like the wait,

till six hours past noon.


You're fun to talk to,

and you always make me smile.

If I could see you for just one moment,

I would walk a hundred miles.


Knowing you Janine,

is a dream come true.

And I think I need to tell you,

I more than just love you!

If…

If I knew but a single word
to describe what I feel,
I would say it one million times.
If I knew of but one place
I could go to, to always be with you,
I would never leave there.
If I knew but one way
to change who you are,
I would ignore it completely.
If I knew but one moment of happiness
it would be that first time,
that I set eyes on you.
If only you could see yourself
through my eyes alone,
then you would know why I have everything.

Soulmate

Somewhere in this world of ours,
there were but two lonely souls.
They each found one another,
and strangely had but one goal.
They blended together like fine summer wines,
to create the perfection of which there were always signs.
Now their life's long night has ended,
and the way lies open to eternal day.

I love...

I love those thoughts you write to me,
and I love the things you say.
I love the words you whisper to me,
almost each and every day.

I love your hands when they're holding mine,
and I love that you are my true delight.
I love to know that your heart feels for me,
even on a cold, cold winters night.

I love the way you look at me,
and I love your smile so much.
I love the way you walk and talk,
your oh so loving kiss and touch.

I truly love the way you feel for me,
and yes I even love all the things you do.
Because more than anything Janine,
I'm ever so in love with you.

Janine

Just for you I write this.
All my love my dear is yours...
Never will I forsake you.
It will always be you my heart adores...
Never will we be parted.
Everyday will be ultimate bliss...

So my love please hear me.
When I say to you this...
Always will I love you.
Never will my feelings go amiss...
I am yours always.
Call me and never will I you dismiss...
Here I am always you see.

In my heart just you and me...

Love is what I have for you.
Only you make me feel this way...
Valuable you are to me.
Each and every day...

You are my everything.
On this day and forevermore...
Until time immemorial and Gods final call.

The Vow

From the time I first saw you,
my heart knew you’re the one.
The woman I would marry,
It was our time that had come.

I knew that you loved me,
you had that look in your eyes.
You and I are destined to be together,
enjoying a love that never dies.

From the time we first made love,
that one crazy night.
We’ve held each other,
so very, very tight.

I can’t wait until we say our vows,
it will be the greatest day.
To love and hold each other
in every possible way.

Janine I love you oh so much,
I love you with all my heart.
Please know I'll cherish you forever,
even after death us do part.

Because its who you are

You are the first to accept me for who I am,
and neither my opinions or thoughts do you ever condemn.
Please know that there's nothing of me you cannot ask or expect,
because the one thing you will always have is my deepest respect...

It’s amazing just how you make my heart smile,
you do it with a sparkle in the eye and so much style.
Because of you I am happy each day,
and I thank God for this when I pray...

You can melt all the tension and ease all my pain,
when you are around it’s like a soothing rain.
Each time I feel myself looking into your eyes,
the warmth I feel comes from summer skies...

When talking for hours it seems that only minutes pass,
I treasure each word as if it was our last.
Your hugs my dear are so firm and tender,
and to you my love I my heart surrender...

We have a bond of trust that is so very strong,
for the first time I know where I truly belong.
You give me a sense of being and are my safe-haven,
and if you don’t mind it is here I will forever be staying...

You

It is you who are the one who stole my heart.
It is you who are the one that I love.
And I am forever yours...

It is you for whom I would die.
It is you that brings joy to my soul.
And I am forever yours...

It is you who has taught me never to regret.
It is you that my entire being will never forget.
And I am forever yours...

What You Have Become

When we met all those months ago,
I knew you were the only person for me.
You have shown me this in so many way,
and given me hope, strength, and laughter.

You are my gift from heaven above,
my world would be incomplete without you.
You are my life,
my love and my liberty.

A simple touch of your hand and the smell of your skin,
is all it takes to melt my heart.
You are my partner, my friend and my lover,
I love you with all my being.

We are...

You and me, in love…

Bodies meeting in

rapturous bliss.

Soft caresses,

hot feelings.

Sensual warmth

seductively spoken.


Together we love…

Minds and bodies mingling,

tingling.

The anticipation of

love made physical.

Always a feeling lingering,

we are expressing our love.

Wish

If I had but one wish,
it would be to wake up next to you.
To feel your breath on my neck,
your lips on my cheek.
To feel your fingers on my skin,
and your heart beating in time to mine.

If I had but one wish,
it would be to wake up next to you.
To feel the warmth of your body,
and of your soul.
To be able to look into your eyes,
and know that you are mine.

If I had but one wish.

Amazing

It is amazing,
my true heart
To be loved by someone like you.
You are my life, my soul mate
and without you I do not know what I would do.

It is amazing,
my true heart
To never be alone.
I need you more and more
and with you a good life will be our own.

It is amazing,
my true heart
Knowing that you are mine.
That we will be together
for now until the end of time.

It is amazing,
my true heart
The way that you do care.
You have shown me happiness,
And I have found contentment there.

It is amazing,
my true heart
I never knew what could be.
The fun filled days that make up our lives
that include just you and me.

Love

To love you as I do,
is as easy as breathing.
To be loved by you,
fills me with pride.

To love you as I do,
comes so naturally to me.
To be loved by you,
is a privilege and one I adore.

To love you as I do,
is what I do best.
To be loved by you,
fills me with joy.

To love you as I do,
makes my life complete.
To be loved by you,
is all I will ever need.

I love you...

What I Have With You

The perfect love I have with you,
our trust and passion I know it’s true.
I never knew I could love so deeply,
or feel a passion oh so sweetly.

I love you Janine so very much,
In fact I still tremble when we touch.
You are my life and true soul mate,
I knew it from our first fun date.

My heart will always belong to you,
I’ll wear it on my sleeve for you to view.
I promise I will hold you tight,
through summer and winters coldest night.

And when we are old and warn,
I promise to love you as the day our love did dawn.
For I am yours and you are mine,
and if that is what life is I know I’ll be fine.

I Promise...

I promise to take care of you when you need me,
I promise to be there when you call,
I promise that as long as I have you heart I will always give you more.

I promise to share my life with you,
I promise to hold you all night long,
I promise to give of myself unselfishly, to share a heartfelt song.

I will love you always and I speak this true,
from this day forward, my heart belongs to you!

Words

There are no words to describe how beautiful you are,

for what you mean to me and how you make me feel.

Words fail me because to name them would be to define them,

And that would mean that they have a limit.

Because my love for you has no beginning or end,

there are no words fitting nor any limit to my love for you.

It is you...

I have loved you since before we met,
even before I knew you were there.
We are soul mates you and I,
for past, present and future.

As I hold you in my arms,
I feel that we are one.
I look into your eyes,
and I see the reflection of my love.

It is you that makes me feel safe,
makes me feel at home.
Our love is so strong,
because we have nothing to hide.

I love your very being,
every fibre of your soul.
I am yours forever,
forever I am yours...

Missing

When we’re apart
I feel a longing
in my heart,
and in my soul.

When you’re not there
I yearn to see
that sparkle in your eyes
and the smile on your lips.

If you are not around
I crave the warmth
of your arms around me,
and the feel of your touch.

You are my comfort, peace and joy
I long for you, I yearn for you,
I ache for you
When you’re not there.

You Are...

You are all I’ve ever wanted,
my love, joy and happiness.
You are all I’ve ever needed,
my peace, tranquillity and contentment.
You are everything to me,
my partner, friend and lover.

And I will be yours forevermore...

I Indulge

I indulge in the beauty of your smile,
the sweet caress that is your touch
and the look of love in your eyes.

I indulge in a love that runs so deep,
in the feeling of my heart
and the contentment of my soul.

I indulge in everything that is you,
in a love that has made me whole
and made me happy.

I indulge because you have given me strength,
you have given me life
and you have given me peace.

I indulge because I love you,
need you
and want you.

I indulge...

Words

Words cannot explain,
just how much I care for you...
Words cannot explain,
that you are my heart’s desire and forever my friend...
Words cannot explain...
that there is nothing I want more than you...
Words cannot explain,
that you are my soul mate in this life and the next...
Words cannot explain,
just how much you mean to me...

But I don’t need words,
for I will spend every day of my life showing you that I truly LOVE YOU!

True Love

“True love is not just about the hugs, kisses and words shared between people. Its also about the chills that hit every part of your spine when you think about one another.” - Anon

Before I Met You

Before I met you...
I thought that I had experienced happiness,
but I was wrong.
Before I met you...
I thought I knew what contentment was,
but I was wrong.
Before I met you...
I thought that true love would never be,
but I was wrong.
Before I met you...
I thought that feelings were for the weak,
but I was wrong.
Before I met you...
I never knew what was missing from my life,
because with you everything is so right.