Christmas Day, Please Don’t End

Christmas Day, Please Don’t End

I woke up feeling an urge to cheer.

I’m happy the holiday season is here.

I look forward to time with family and friends. 

Please Christmas day, please don’t end.

This is the time that we all get surprised.

As we wonder what gifts are wrapped up inside.

What’s in the presents that are under the tree?

Will it be enough to make us all happy?

I’m imagining holding a gift, right in my hand.

I’m pulling apart the ribbons, strand by strand.

My eyes open wide, as I take a peek.

This was the perfect gift for me.

My gift was a shirt that was one of a kind.

The way it felt was amazing, it blew my mind.

When I put on the shirt, it fit me so well.

It looked so expensive, even in a holiday sale.

The rest of the gifts were good too.

We had everything imagined, including shoes.

Everyone had gifts and they had big smiles.

We wished for this day to last for a while.

From the Book, ''Christmas Poetry for Everyone'' by Steve Ryan

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Will You Commit or Surrender Me?

Will You Commit or Surrender Me?

My love, I don’t know what to say or do

I’m lost in a state in which I’m confused

I get so many signals that you’re ready for commitment

But then reality brings me back to your contentment

And I see that you’re happy with the way things are

You only want your heart to go so far

I have to protect me and my interest

I can’t be in a game of pretending

I know there is a love that is mutual and it won’t rest

But at the end of the day, my questions lead to stress

And I start to wonder how much I really mean to you

Would you even fight for me if my love was possible to lose?

Would you even cry for me if I decided to leave you?

I wonder what decision you would choose

My love, my heart is being torn apart

I can’t remain in a love that has no path to start

I haven’t exactly come to my decision

I want to react with proper precision

I don’t want to let you go if real love has a chance

Some days I feel we have a true romance

I’m getting mixed signals that come straight from heart

Although your mouth says no to a long term relationship

Your actions says yes to a lifelong romantic start

So will you surrender me or will we have a true commitment?

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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Repairing your Family Theme

Repairing your Family Theme

Do you have family you haven’t seen?

This is the time to change that theme.

The holidays are a perfect bridge.

You can use dinner to repair any ridge.

It’s natural for families to have their fights.

It’s also ok to heal overnight.

Thanksgiving is a path to make amends.

You can do it with family or with friends.

This is the time the air is filled with merry.

Get rid of grudges and don’t let it carry.

Will you now change your theme?

Making amends is not as hard as it seems.

From the Book, ''Christmas Poetry for Everyone'' by Steve Ryan

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Chapter 3 – The Relationship

Partial Chapter from the book, ''Love Poems: Are You The One?"

Chapter 3 – The Relationship

If you are in a relationship, how does it feel to you?  It takes work getting to a relationship for some people at least.  Relationships have their different stages.  You meet, get to know one another, date and eventually you get into the relationship.  The speed and the requirements that people have on  each other will vary from situation to situation.

There are a few things that comes to people’s mind when they think about a relationship.  Can I trust this person?  Is this going to work out?  Is this person being faithful?  Does this have long term potential?  There isn’t a way to know these things every step along the way.  Relationships have so many dynamics to them.  Some of those dynamics are compatibility with each other, personalities, level of connection and a trust factor.

In my opinion, I feel that relationships work out best when people can accept their partner as they are.  One of the biggest things that I’ve seen in relationships that don’t work is when one person tries to force change on the other person.  This leads to feelings of being taken for granted, being controlled and an imbalance in the relationship.  Either two people fit for each other or they don’t.  Don’t get me wrong, change can be good.  Especially when there are damaging habits.  However, when it starts to become a situation to where you’re trying to force someone to change, that can be a problem. 

The key to a relationship working out is good communication, learning to understand your partner and accepting the fact that no situation is going to be perfect.  And if those things are in place and your partner isn’t being a negative impact on your life, then the relationship have a lot of potential to work out.  We now introducing The Relationship.    

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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I Miss You

I Miss You

I miss those times

When we used to be together

I wish those times

Could have lasted forever

You kissed my mind

And filled my heart with laughter

You showed no sign

That our love would have left us

I miss the times that we spent

I wish those times would come again

I can’t seem to get you out of my mind

Cause a love like you is so hard to find

I loved to see you smile

And I love the smell of your scent

You make me melt a thousand times

When I’m in your presence

You had my heart

In the palm of your hand

You’ve left your mark

Inside of my head

When I was with you

My gray sky turned blue

Now I’m missing you so bad

Can we start again and make us last?

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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This Love is Taking Over Me

This Love is Taking Over Me

I’ve been sitting here all alone

Just thinking about you coming home

It’s only been a few hours since we’ve touched

But baby my heart is missing you so much

It’s hard to concentrate with my time

I can’t get you off my mind

I’m thinking about what you said when you were leaving

You admitted being in love and there was no questioning

It shocked me because I was thinking the same thing

I’m ready for you to move in; I want to give you a ring

Although you have your home and I have mine

You’re always over here all the time

We’re like a married couple with the way that we act

I always look forward to you coming back

Your clothes are here and it’s like you’ve moved in

You’ll be back tonight and I can’t wait until then

This love is taking over me

Is this real or is this a dream?

Our emotions come so intensely

I want you right here, next to me

When we’re together I feel so free

But when we’re apart it’s hard to sleep

The feelings are mutual I do understand

I’m going to do my best to be a good man

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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My Love Dream

My Love Dream

I dream and imagine

That I’ll find ‘’The One’’ someday

When I find you,

What will I say?

I’m looking for the full package

Can I want what I give?

Is it wrong to want beauty inside and out?

I want to enjoy my soul mate as we live

Will you be easy to talk to?

Can I let my guards down?

My heart is what you’ll see through

I have nothing to hide

Will I have to sacrifice what I want?

No one’s perfect, we all have faults

Will you hold my attention?

Or will I be lost in my own thoughts?

These are some questions that enter my mind

As I think about my future valentine

I look forward to seeing the unseen

As I explore My Love Dream

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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A Love Holiday

 A Love Holiday

You have me singing all day long

I’m listening to nothing but love songs

Today is the day that my walls fell

I have drank water from love’s well

What have you done to me?

I can’t eat and I can’t sleep

I want you close, I want you near

Let’s be together and bring in a new year

You were the first to say you’re in love

I couldn’t speak, the cat had my tongue

When I couldn’t respond, I felt so bad

Did I push you away or make you mad?

I was finally able to speak

I’m glad that you listened

I’m strong but your love made me weak

When I said this, we started kissing

I’m glad that we are sharing our love

We’ve made an explosion

There is nothing that’s standing in our way

We have declared today a love holiday

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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It’s the Same When Time Goes By

 It’s the Same When Time Goes By

Why do I like you so much?

What is it that you do?

Is it the magic from your touch?

Or is it the emotions from being with you?

When I first met you

This was not something that I’d foreseen

This feeling crept up on me

Before I could blink, we created history

Everything is a blur

Right now and back then

A year flew by like a second

But our love feelings still stand

Our love is still the same

The strength of it hasn’t changed

Wow, this has left me amazed

It’s like every day is our honeymoon phase

The energy between us is always like the first time

Is this normal to constantly blow my mind?

When we’re together we do a lot of kissing

We enjoy life and we’re ready for our commitment

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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Is It a Mistake?

Is It a Mistake?

I think about you all the time

My heart still goes pitter pat

Although I try to move on

Our love I can’t forget

I think about those memories

All the great times that we shared

I remember that feeling

Just knowing that you really cared

I can’t deny our love

I can’t deny what was true

Are these memories just an illusion?

Did I forget the abuse?

I thought about reconnecting

Would that decision be so wrong?

Will we repeat our same past?

Will we sing the same song?

I don’t know what to do

I’m just confused

Will I really lose if I go back to you?

This decision is such a struggle

One that I don’t want to make

No matter which path I go

One of those ways will be a huge mistake

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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A True Romance

A True Romance

When we stare into each other’s eyes

The chemistry is no surprise

We feel each other’s thoughts

Our emotions are so high

We’re stuck in a daze

All our past baggage fades away

It doesn’t matter what didn’t work before

We’re connected so deep, it opens love’s door

We can sit and talk all day

With you everything is easy to say

I don’t have to wonder what’s on your mind

Your words flow so well, and it makes time fly by

I enjoy being around you

Every time we meet, there’s something new

You always look so well

I can feel my heart move

You know that we’re falling in love

I can feel it when we’re holding hands

When we touch, we go into a trance

This is real, we have a true romance

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

EBook & Paperback available on Amazon 

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I Met You in My Sleep

 I Met You in My Sleep

I woke up from a deep sleep last night

And I thought about what I’d seen

I saw your face as I was holding you tight

You were the star in my dreams

I feel the warmness that’s here with us

As I hold you in my arms

I’m the luckiest person in the world

You broke me with your charm

You’re the only person that’s for me

You’re my princess, you’re my queen

There’s no one else like you in this world

You’re number one, there are no other girls

This is the way that I feel

Look inside me and hear my truth

Our love is deep and real

For you, any mountain I would move

I believe this was a vision

Of how our love will be

I’m looking forward to that future

Too bad this was just a dream

I can’t wait to meet you in person

When our souls find each other

The wait will be worth it

Our connection will be discovered 

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

EBook & Paperback available on Amazon 

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Walk In the Park

Walk In the Park

I remember when we used to walk in the park

We used to look at the birds

We stayed until dark

There was a lot of sight seeing

We walked together side by side

Then we would sit on the bench

We would talk about the future

And how we would never split

Those were the days

When our love was strong and good

We were so in sync

Even without talking, we understood

As we walked through the park

We would talk about everything

This was our usual spot

On summer and winter days

Oh what a memory

Oh how beautiful that was

Sometimes I want to have that back

Should we reconnect or stay moved on?

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

EBook & Paperback available on Amazon 

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We Can Make This Last

We Can Make This Last

We’ve been spending a lot of time together

Since the first day we met

The connection between us is like stormy weather

It stirs up all the love thoughts in our heads

I feel like we’re falling for each other

There’s no denying it

The way we act when we’re together

It makes it so obvious

Anytime that we’re apart

I can’t get you out of my head

Are you going through the same thing?

I was in doubt but you confirmed it instead

It feels so good to be in sync

Our love has just begun

I’ve waited so long for this moment

When I can say I’m falling in love

We’re moving at a nice pace

Things aren’t going too fast

We’re taking the solid way

This is how relationships last

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

EBook & Paperback available on Amazon 

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Chapter 1 - Dreaming of Love

From The Book, ''Love Poems: Are You The One?''

Chapter 1 - Dreaming of Love

The Dreaming of Love stage is a territory that is often visited.  This is where people fantasize about who is the one for them. For some people who are not in relationships, they question when they will find the one.  For others who are in unfulfilled or unsatisfying relationships, they ask themselves if their partner is the one and if not, they wonder when they will find the one. 

What is the one?  People have different meanings for this.  Is it the man or woman of your dreams?  Is it just a physical connection?  Is it more than physical?  Does it involve a deeper connection such as a deep emotional or spiritual connection?  After coming across so many people and seeing different experiences, I’ve come to the conclusion that ‘’the one’’ will vary from person to person. 

People evolve and grow.  Have you ever found yourself not attracted to things that you once were attracted to?  What about the opposite, are you now attracted to things that you weren’t attracted to in the past?  Maybe you want someone taller or shorter.  Or perhaps, you’re attracted to a different personality.  Maybe you want someone who is more outgoing or someone who is more introverted. 

One common thing that I’ve seen in some people may or may not shock you. They are attracted to someone that gives them a challenge.  I’m sure this isn’t the case for every single person, but let’s face it; it is human nature for some people to want what they think they can’t have. At last we begin Dreaming of Love.    

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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I'm Sorry For The Mixed Signals

I’m Sorry for the Mixed Signals

We met each other recently

It was a nice meet

What am I supposed to feel?

How do I know if this is true love?

We bonded so nice

You were very attractive

I can’t find anything wrong

Is this too good to be true?

I could see myself falling in love with you

But I’m an idiot, I backed off from you

I went cold and I went silent

I let fear take over and didn’t know what to do

I know you’re probably wondering what went wrong

You didn’t do anything to deserve this sad song

Maybe I was too caught up in my own dream

You were finally here and all I did was freeze

I had this idea of what my true love would be

You were very close to that reality

To be honest, it scared me

I’m in so much shock, I just can’t believe

What should I do?

What should I say?

I can’t expect you to understand

Or to give me a break

I’m sorry for the mixed signals

I was wrong

I didn’t mean to hurt you

 I’m just used to being alone

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

Book available on Amazon 

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Chapter 2 - Falling In Love

Falling in love is an awesome feeling.  I’ve been there before.  There’s a lot of excitement when you are first falling in love.  A lot of people want it and crave it.  Just imagine how many love songs, love movies and other topics of love that’s out there.  It’s one of the most talked about topics.  The feeling of knowing that you can have a potential life mate to create a life with can seem very fulfilling.

There were several questions that I’ve had when I fell in love in the past.  Is what I’m feeling real?  Is this truly falling in love, or is this just the rush and excitement from meeting someone new where there is mutual attraction?  Then the little birdy whispers in my ear and says, is this going to be something that works or will I get hurt? 

Different people react to the fear of falling in love in different ways.  Some people ignore it and go full steam ahead.  Others come across as giving mixed signals because their heart is fighting their head.  The heart is saying, give this a shot.  But the head is saying, run, run, run.

I don’t believe in letting fear rule the heart.  At the same time, I do believe that learning from past experiences can help us make stronger decisions in the future.  If you’re experiencing falling in love at this moment, my advice to you is to enjoy it.  Take it one moment and one day at a time.  Pay attention to the signs and clues over time.

If your mind, your gut feeling and the practical elements are in alignment with your heart, then it’s most likely a good situation for you.  On the other hand, if something doesn’t feel right, then just make sure that you pay attention to any red flags. This will help you decide if you need to continue or exit the situation. These are some thoughts on Falling in Love.

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

EBook & Paperback available on Amazon 

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Imagining Love

Imagining Love

I try to imagine real love

What is it like? How will it come?

Will I feel butterflies?

Or is that a myth and a lie?

What if love sneaks up on me?

Before I know it, I’ll have a family

Will it catch me by total surprise?

Am I ready to be satisfied?

What if love comes in a different way?

If it comes overnight, what will I say?

I’m imagining this day in my dreams

Until I see it, finding real love is a mystery

I don’t know how this will happen

I’ll try each day to take some action

If I focus on making me a better me

Then attracting true love will be a reality

Until that happens I have imagination

I can picture true love through many stages

I can see us spending time on the beach

We’ll hold hands until the sun retreats

I’ll hold you in my arms as the moonlight shine down

I’ll be your heat when the cool breeze comes around

We’ll be happy as we’re having all this fun

We’ll fall asleep together until the morning sun

This is how I imagine a day with my true love

Come to me now; embrace me with your hug

I know that this time is coming near

Maybe true love will happen this year

By Steve Ryan

From his Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

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Screw this, I’m done

Screw this, I’m done

Will hatred be our future position?

I used to love you, but was my mind just kidding?

It’s like I can’t look at you anymore

Instead of love, hurt is what my heart stores

I gave my heart and my all to you

Time and time again you gave me bad news

I saw the signs but I didn’t make an exit

Until you did the ultimate transgression

How can you do this to me right in my own bed?

You thought you were slick but I caught you instead

You had no idea that I was coming home

I was surprised that you weren’t there alone

I am so hurt and it has turned into anger

Instead of being accountable, you’re pointing your finger

How can this be on me? You’re the one that’s cheating

Screw this, I’m done, this time I’m leaving

© Copyright 2013 By Steve Ryan

From the Book ''Love Poems Are You The One''.

EBook & Paperback available on Amazon 

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www.SteveRyan.com