In My Dreams

In my dreams I welcome you, but sunrise breaks the spell. 
The reality of life is too much for my mind to endure.  
Only in sleep, when my soul is quiet, can you move freely inside of me without waking the demons... 
We can laugh, birds can sing, and flowers can bloom as you cool my soul. 
For when you walk softly in my dreams, you bring peace to my inner being as you tame the beast that lurks within my depths...  Relieve me of its merciless screams in my chest... 
Just make sure you close the door to my heart when you leave before dawn. 
My eyes are not yet used to the beauty of your sun. 



UNCONDITIONAL ARMS OF  LOVE
               (A Love Letter)

My Dearest One,

If there was ever a time that I broke your heart
or made you suffer, Please forgive me.
Because you always showed me  unconditional love.
There have been many who have pledged their love for me,
but never the way you have.
Even if the beautiful Lotus bloomed for me or mirrors
were intimidated by me, there are conditions with those types of love.
They fade and shatter in comparison by
the way you look at me and love me.
When the world starts to leave me, I have no doubt that you will be right there with open arms
that will always accept me, comfort me, and hold me tightly.
Yes, there are no if, and, or buts when it comes to your love.
Your love has always been unconditional when it comes to me.
And I thank God above that He gave me your unconditional arms of love to hold me... always.  

Love Always, 
Kristy...



THE HEART NEEDS NO PEN AND PAPER

You are there and I am here
We write to each other everyday
It's second nature now to pick up my pen
but today no new words come to me
I know my heartbeat leads to you 
And no doubt that yours beats for me too
Sometimes we need not even speak at all
For what is in the heart needs no lines 
It beats without effort as does our love
But you're still in my every thought
And when I wake, I know you are still mine
If I get no letter from you today, I do not fret
For a letter can't take the place of what is in your heart
And what is in your heart needs no pen or paper
I can always feel your love, regardless... And I smile.  
 

Bio from Kristy Raines:

A Poet, Writer, and Author, born in Oakland California, in The United States of America. 

Kristy has six books getting ready to publish. One anthology with a prominent Poet from India,  which will launch in December 2023 called, "I Cross my Heart from East to West", two fantasy books of her own called, "Rings, Things and Butterfly Wings" and "Princess and The Lion", an anthology of poems in English," Walking Without You”, one in French, "Little Rose Poetry", and one in Arabic called," Jasmine and Roses".   She is taking a course in Arabic to write this book.  And one surprise coming very soon with a prominent poet from Saudi Arabia, to be announced.  Kristy  has received many literary awards for her unique style of writing.