Peace and You

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

In dreams, the candle burns,
Such a sweet and simple thing;
So small, yet it brightly shines,
Lighting the joy that you bring.

The warm glow sparks a memory,
Of holding you close in my arms;
Watching you breathe in the early morn,
Remembering your treasured charms.

With you, there are no rules,
What comes must simply be;
To be candid and honest and open,
No chains or locks, for we are free.

And there's an air of innocence,
Like that of children as they play;
In cool rain puddles, happily,
On a freshly made spring day.

These feelings can only belong,
In a time and place like this;
Where my world is at peace with itself,
A place where your candle exists.

Love Gift

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

I will take a ray of sunshine,
Warm and glowing bright;
Fill it with all my love,
Send it to my heart's delight.

Wrap it up with moonbeams,
Secure it with a kiss;
Send it to him on the wind,
The one whose love I miss.

I'll deliver it by a nightingale,
Who'll proclaim it in her song;
The beauty of this love I feel,
He'll know my love for him is strong.

When he receives my gift,
And it covers him from head to toe;
He'll know that I surround him
With the warmth of my heart's glow.

Rocking in the Cradle

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

Those arms form a cradle
That I step into and cling,
As he rocks me so gently,
Soothing away life's little sting.

It's a place of sweet relaxing,
That cradle rocking slow;
Cocooned and sheltered from harm,
It washes away all cares and woe.

How welcome this feeling of peace,
How precious this comforting hold;
How safe I feel, and needed,
Protected from the winter's cold.

It's a place of forgetting,
It's a place of wonder and hope;
It gives me strength to carry on,
It makes it easy for me to cope.

As he rocks me in his cradle,
I find in my mind a way to home;
For a moment in time, I'm reassured,
I know I don't stand alone.

Slowly he moves, always rocking,
His voice a whisper in my ear;
Telling me it will all come right,
Rocking in that cradle, so dear.

What Love Is

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

Love is being a best friend;
Someone there to hold my hand.
Love is making me feel needed and dear;
Someone on whom I can always depend.
Love will always see my faults,
And still want to be close to my side.
Love will always see my worth,
And in my accomplishments, take pride.
Love will always put me before others,
No matter what the personal cost.
Love will never betray my trust;
And will guide me home when my soul's lost.
Love will stand fast in good times, and bad,
And share it's secrets with me, too.
Love will always laugh and tease,
And enjoy the silly things I sometimes do.
Love will offer encouragement,
Love will bring me unending bliss,
Love will never turn away;
And love will start with one kiss.

Two Strong Arms

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

When I am so tired at the end of the day,
I want two strong arms to take my cares away.

When I'm not quite myself, or just feeling blue,
I want those same arms to offer comfort, too.

When I awaken, so afraid in the night,
I want them to hold me and ease my fright.

When I feel alone, without a friend,
On those strong arms I want to depend.

When I feel wary and so unsure,
I want warm arms to make me feel secure.

I want those arms to take me to paradise,
And for that, alone, it's worth the price;

To open up my heart once more;
To let those arms carry me through love's door.

Yet greater than all of passion's charms,
Is just to be held by two strong arms.

Dancing in the Moonlight

BY CAROLE NICHOLS


We were dancing in the moonlight,
To life's sweet and soulful song;
With every step, you showed me
This is just where I belong.

I waltzed into your arms,
Where it felt so right to be;
And though you held me close,
I have never felt so free.

The music that we danced to,
Spoke directly to my heart;
Made me want to linger there,
To see what the night would start.

What I've searched for all my life,
I may have found right here;
In the valley of the shooting stars,
Looking in your eyes, so clear.

Will you take my hand and guide me,
To the place your soul abides;
Let me see it's many layers,
Let me touch it's many sides?

Will you show me all life's magic
With every move you make?
Will what you offer be there,
When from this dream, I wake?

Will the stars fall all around us,
Surround us with their glory,
If this course we're following
Brings us to our own love story?

As we dance in the moonlight,
Each movement sure and right;
I've never felt as peaceful
As I do with you tonight.

Night Whispers

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

The night is filled with silence,
And the silence filled with sound;
As two hearts speak to each other,
Our footsteps soft on the ground.

The moon peaks through the hazy clouds,
That keeps the stars out of sight;
Yet our steps are sure as our hearts,
That illuminate the pathway bright.

The mist of the night surrounds us,
Yet the touch is that of something warm;
Laying soft on our skin like a kiss,
A shield that protects our hearts from harm.

And in the silence our hearts whisper,
Straight from that place where dreams abide;
Whispers of hopes and whispers of love,
In the night as we walk, side by side.

Little Things

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

The way you look at me
When you think I do not see;
The way you smile just so
When you greet me with hello.
The way you gently take my hand,
And rub that golden band;
The way you tell me that you care,
By the things you always share;
No matter what the day brings,
You please me with these little things.

The way you whisper soft and low,
Reassure me, so I always know;
The way you soothe my cares away,
With those little things you do each day;
The way you hold me like a child,
Your kisses, soft and mild;
The way you know before I do,
Just what I need to see me through;
With you my heart always sings,
Because of all these little things.

Starting Over

BY CAROLE NICHOLS


One step at a time...baby steps,
Until I find the path to peace.
Cautious at each and every turn;
Afraid to reach for love's release.
Yet, ever patient, there you wait
With your arms spread open wide,
To welcome me back to life once more,
And hold me close at your side.
And when I trip and stumble,
You call my name, urging me on.
You remind me with your every word
That we weren't meant to be alone.
You wipe away the tears that fall;
You press my head to your chest.
I hear your heartbeat, steady, strong;
And my soul finally comes to rest.

My Angel

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

When life has been so cold,
Freezing the core of my weary soul,
I close my eyes and then I see
My special angel there for me.

When the loneliness gets to be too much,
He reaches out and I feel his touch.
He takes my hand and I can feel
A surging warmth as he starts to heal.

Pulling me into his gentle embrace,
Taking me to such a wonderous place.
My hands, my neck, my cheek, my hair;
I can feel my angel everywhere.

His wings surround me, keep me warm;
Enclosing, protecting me from all harm.
Filling me with his goodness and light,
His laughter full of sweet delight.

He stays with me on my reckless flight
Into uncharted dreams in the dead of night.
Rising from the ashes of my despair,
He brings me to life, makes my heart care.

My angel is there whenever I need
With a bounty of love on which I can feed.
Safe in his arms, filled with his glow;
Heaven is where we're bound, I know.

The Waterfall

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

We stand here, together, as one,
Gently covered by the falling mist;
A sublime joy refreshing our hearts,
By the fall of the water, we are kissed.

We look up and up until we see,
Our hopes and dreams in the rainbow there;
Arching to heaven and sparkling bright,
A symbol of the sweet love we share.

Cool, foamy water flows over the rocks,
Is the blood in our souls merging to one;
The song that it sings is a rhapsody wild,
It forms a pool in the warmth of the sun.

There, we bathe in the heady sweet water,
Refreshing and renewing this love of ours;
What we feel grows more lovely every day,
There, in the pool, surrounded by flowers.

The waterfall showers us with paradise,
For it ever changes; it never ends.
Let us stay in this place of our waterfall,
For this is the place where forever begins.

Falling in Love

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

You quietly came into my life,
Took my face in your hands;
Softly kissed my lips,
And of me, made no demands.

You were my strongest champion,
Daring any to cast a stone;
You believed in me when I could not;
You gave my heart a home.

You stood by and watched me grow,
Picked me up when I fell;
You were proud to be my friend,
And gently drew me from my shell.

You never tried to make me be
Something only you could see;
I was never a possession or a toy,
With you, my heart was always free.

You came so quietly to me,
I look back now, in sweet surprise;
How easy it was to fall in love,
And look at life through your eyes.

And if this journey's just beginning,
How much better it will grow;
For this feeling keeps on spreading,
As your heart I get to know.

This Man Who Loves Me

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

Your hand, strong and calloused,
Reaches slowly, it's purpose clear;
Fingers extend to gently touch
Weeping eyes, capturing a tear,
Your hand makes a home for my fears,
Your tenderness secures my heart;
Your wisdom touches my restless mind,
You are here even when we're apart.

Somewhere between wakefulness
And the deepness of sleep,
You abide ever by my side,
Through the night, me you safely keep.
And far into the stillness of slumber,
You light my way into the day;
I have only to turn and you are there
In this place I want to stay.

Your hand reaches out,
Callouses caressing my spirit awake;
And your love pours from fingertips,
To find me, no matter the path I take.
And that hand is steady, holding mine,
I willingly follow where you go;
Blessed am I to know this hand,
And the man who loves me so.

Our Place

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

There is only the beating of two hearts,
As we walk under a canopy of green;
Sunlight filtering in tiny wisps,
Like rays of hope to be felt and seen.

The birds are muted in reverent awe,
Yet our hearts are full of loving song;
The further we venture into paradise,
The more we find our place to belong.

We walk beside the river of life,
Awed at the force, the might and the will,
And we know that it holds the key to us;
A truth that becomes so mysteriously real.

And there we talk of so many things,
Our hopes for the future, dreams of the past;
Speak with our hearts about what we feel,
It's seems we've found our place at last.

We stand here together, hand in hand,
Longing to linger in the peace of the trees;
On the banks of the river that holds our love,
And all the dreams that loving frees.

A Lover's Wish

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

Your love comes to me like a breath of wind,
Suddenly, and warm as it flows round,
Surrounding, and entering to kiss my heart,
The softness of your lips feathering my skin.
The sighs as we touch, such a pleasing sound,
Alive with emotion, even when we're apart.

A lover's wish rings from the depth of my soul,
Fill me, heal me, take me to heaven's berth;
Lift me high on the magic of specral rainbows,
Give me the part of you which makes me whole.
Let me show you just what your love is worth;
Stay deep in my arms as this feeling grows.

When you feel the wind which touches me now,
And you know that it holds the best of my love;
Inhale of it deep, let it flow in your veins,
Then come to me and I'll show you how
It feels to fly high on the wings of a dove,
And your heart is alive with the love it gains.

With You

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

I like to just be with you,
Walking barefoot on a snow white beach;
Feeling the warmth of the sun on my face,
Knowing your hand's within easy reach.
Or sitting by you at day's end,
When the sun sets low as we watch the tide;
For I'm at peace with the world,
With you, right there, by my side.

With you, there's a feeling of subtle joy,
That needs no effort to make it shine;
You're the dearest of friends, but more too,
You're the one who healed this heart of mine.
I'd like to be with you at the break of dawn,
There, on the beach, with sand washed new;
To experience the birth of a brand new day,
To find a new dream, this one with you.

In You

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

In you, I find I have gained
More than I ever lost;
It was worth all the pain and tears,
To find you here, worth the cost.

In you, I've found a good right hand,
That holds mine, safe and warm;
In you, I've found my dearest friend,
Who protects me from all harm.

In you, I've found the sunshine,
Though storm clouds may fill the sky;
In you, I've found my rainbow,
Love lifting me up most high.

In you, I've found an angel,
Who's wings aren't afraid to bend;
In you, I've found sweet laughter,
To help my scarred soul mend.

In you, I've found the comfort
Of knowing you'll always be there;
In you, I've found belief in me,
You always let me know you care.

In you, I've learned to fully give,
No longer shall I fear;
In you, I've found the rest of my life,
You are, to me, irreplaceably dear.

Love Lies Waiting

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

Such a wonderous feeling to lie here,
Bodies touching, lips to lips;
Barely brushing as they whisper,
A soft sweet word that quietly slips.

Your hands brush the hair from my face,
To feather kisses on my brow;
I feel the things you cannot say,
It moves my heart to tears, somehow.

What's here is more than passion,
It's a joining of two souls;
The feelings reach to gently heal
In mystic waves that make us whole.

What we see in the other's eyes,
When we lie here close, this way;
Is a reflection of what we each feel,
And the wonder of what has come this day.

This holding gives a cautious joy,
And something deeper we can't yet touch;
Waiting there just outside the heart,
Waiting to fall in it's beating clutch.

What I Wouldn't Give

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

Who wounded you so long ago,
So deeply you still feel the pain;
Who took away all your dreams,
And left you like a creature slain.

Who made you feel so unworthy,
To receive my love, strong and true,
Who caused to to hang your head in shame,
When I offer my friendship to you.

I'd give you my heart so easily,
If you'd take it as your shield;
Let it surround your wounded one,
Until it's whole and fully healed.

I'd give you a bright smile,
If you'd raise your head to catch the sun;
And see the truth that lies in my eyes,
For me, you are the only one.

I'd give my hand to pull you close,
If you'd just reach out and take it;
Walk with me down a brand new path,
If it's not there, then we'll make it.

But I wouldn't give you cause to doubt,
For you feel so perfect to me;
I'd wrap you in such a blanket of love,
It wouldn't take long for you to see.

I wouldn't give you misery or sorrow,
Or give you reason to ever regret;
Our time can be now if you trust in me,
I'll make you thankful that we met.

Coming to Love

BY CAROLE NICHOLS

When first came I to love,
It was as a child learning her way;
It was as simple, single-minded thing,
A love that was never meant to stay.

And each step along that loving path,
Was a learning taught of giving;
Each heart flutter and hurting tear,
Was a lesson learned of living.

Till at last, full grown I come,
To the place I searched for long;
My eyes are clear, yet I see stars,
Coming to love and feelings strong.

The woman inside me laughs with glee;
My love cannot be held within walls.
Holding myself, I'm holding my love;
I hear him whereever my footstep falls.

I bathe myself in this love come home,
Soaked in a cooling warmth so devine;
Drowning in bubbles of happiest dreams,
I'm coming into this love of mine.

How wonderful to have lived so long,
And known of love my whole life through;
Yet I have discovered a brand new world,
Coming to love, this way, with you.