AN ANGEL COMING

Maddening, swirling, tumultuous thoughts give my heart no peace Muscles tensing, heart's wrenching, longing for release Walled off from emotions, numbed to dreams of bliss Frantically grasping for a hold, sliding further into the abyss All color drains from my world, subtle shades of gray permeate Broken shards cast illusions, hope falsely propagates A former warrior, battle tested, I frantically disguise my fears Resolve dissolves, nervousness abounds as my refuge disappears As autumn's cycle nears an end, the ice begins to advance Stealthily attacking, patiently awaiting for a perfect chance A frozen heart, desolate and bare, obscures all that would try to see The warmth reflected, gives off no heat, illusions mask reality On hands and knees, mumbling pleas, I search for sanctuary To glimpse beyond this desolation, to a world of possibility Eyes closed, perceptions peeked, it hovers beyond my reach A whispered supplication, alone, these barriers I cannot breach A gentle touch, delicate and warm, I feel her reach for me Chasing back the shadows, an angel, cradles my sanity Relaxing, drifting, smiling, I find comfort in her embrace My savior and redeemer, a sassy smile upon her face I close my eyes and search within, I'll trust my instincts this time I feel a heart of gold as her passion's unfold, a beauty so sublime Peace radiates from her body, a warmth soaks into my soul A smile reflects a love so deep, my heart I cannot control Illusions shimmer and are gone, my world is bright and true Spring marches forth with determination as my life begins anew To pass beyond is what I sought, but dreams do not compare To the reality of this wonderland graced by an angel so fair Dreams shared, rendezvous dared, we joined together as one The bonds of my enslavement have been lifted, my battle finally won No regrets can be found, my reflections bring no remorse Love that binds, as the tendrils climbed lead me down this course Peace and comfort fill my soul where once only chaos dared Now love emanates, peace radiates, because an angel cared