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My beloved has a name and a heart so large He makes me laugh and laugh and laugh He cheers me up when times are tough He touches something so deep inside of me He loves me with his touch He adores with me his eyes He sings to me and makes me smile He is an amazing gift He is a sacred blessing He is the most wonderful man I’ve ever met And he is mine And I am his And the love we give to each other – is our true gift! ~ Michelle Gamble

I am an artist and photographer -- and a writer.  I am a mother and no one's wife -- not anymore. I am bold, fierce and strong -- even when I feel weak. I am sensitive, kind and generous -- although I am not to myself. I pave my own way -- and make my own path. I walk forward and rarely backward -- my head always high. I am feminine and sexy -- and once in a while I strut. I am a nature-lover and nurturer -- and need some in return. And tomorrow I turn 50 -- and that's pretty great! ~ Michelle Lynn Gamble

I have been waiting for you in the sky-painted night I have dreamed of you and felt you in my bed I have brushed the tips of my fingers against my wish for you I once thought I could persuade your heart Coax you into my awaiting arms Yet like a timid creature it moved, it shied away Dear Soul Mate, I am waiting Can you feel me? Do you know me? When will you come be with me? The answers are more riddles The questions more obvious Dear Soul Mate, I have waited so long now Time has ticked away Dust become ashes Timber become petrified My warm heart melting in the heat Dear Soul Mate, Are you out there? Do you hear me? Do you want me? Because I want you! Michelle Gamble

Pure As I rest in your arms The top of my head snuggled in the crook and the faint sound of chimes in the wind of silence and in the magnificence of a feeling spreading throughout my soul like a slow flow of water and the coming of the tide. Sweetness of the gentle suggestion of the moment that lingers between us like a well-spoken inspiration and quiet smile of appreciation as we enjoy the true bond of friendship. Innocence of the heart without strings of the loyalty without question of the beauty of essence. Warmth in the afterglow of touch in the slow, sensual nature of kiss in the quiet laughter of knowledge in the serenity of perfect connection. If I say this is love If I say this is friendship If say I love you ... And you love me ... Then the stillness embraces the joy of two hearts. ~ Michelle Gamble

I am femme fatale Goddess of the Light Flame of night When no one is looking I sit on the rocks Calling to my soul Asking for the revelations Praying for the regard Waiting for the ship Smiling ... ~ Michelle Gamble

The Moon looked at the Star "I like how you sparkle" The Star looked at the Sun "I love how you glow" The Sun looked at the Earth "I adore how you grow" The Earth looked at the Universe "I love your vastness" The Universe smiled ~ Michelle Gamble

So I learned a new genre of music they call "Emo Pop," and I thought that makes sense for the new music I like to hear such as Imagine Dragons and Little Talks. Well, first I adore music of all kinds. I listen to music all day. I thought the term "Emo Pop" made sense for this genre because it has an interesting almost syntho sound from the '80's, but it also has some strong passion behind the words. I really like Imagine Dragons' Demons : When you feel my heat Look into my eyes It’s where my demons hide It’s where my demons hide Don’t get too close It’s dark inside It’s where my demons hide It’s where my demons hide I couldn't find the introduction line for the lyrics of this song. But what I've said I enjoy about this type of music is the emotion behind it, which now I understand why it's called "Emo Pop". In the early part of that song, he inhales the chemical waste. Don't ask me why I love the meaning behind it.  ...

I love the sight A child chasing a butterfly fingers fluttering wings out of grasp I want to chase butterflies A woman skipping, butterfly in sight Leaping in the air Hand open and almost ... almost touching I want to capture the butterfly In my open hand Cup it in the cave of my heart Gaze through like a peep hole to beauty But the butterfly will get away Maybe I won't capture the butterfly Maybe I will open my hand instead Hold it up to the sky And wait for my butterfly Yes, wait for my butterfly ... ~ Michelle Gamble

I want to be who I am now Not who I was yesterday Now who I am tomorrow I just want to be In the swirl and pull In the mass and whine In the imperfection of the truth In the end of the moon I want to be who I am now I want to find freedom I want to be accepted I want love When I look to the river When I step inside I want to release the tension And then just lay back I want to be I want to let go I want to rest I want to let current take hold I have no answers I have no ideas I don't even have a suggestion I just want my mind to be blank I only want to flow I only want to go along I want to finally close my eyes I want the current to pull ~ Michelle Gamble

Study the base look into the light see the formation just prepare for flight Hire the foreman give him the sight trust your instincts and follow the right Pour the foundation see it all wet know you patience don't get in the fret Watch it gel see it all dry don't get in a hurry just be shy Now is the sunrise the time and place prepare for the walk and get in the pace Now is the time Now is the space begin the journey but don't make it a race Enjoy each moment revel in the emotion move through and forward and dive into the deep, blue ocean ~ Michelle Gamble-Risley

The temperance of waiting The desire of light The road keeps on stretching The longing inside keeps on Every spirit of loving holds my hand and sings in my ear and I keep on listening but I still want you near I keep asking where is the devotion? Why not? And then the whispering angels say it again There is no not Time is an illusion in process and ethereal peace and there is no end even as we speak I feel peaceful abandon And then I feel it no more I feel loving connection And then I feel your fear And then the cloud drifts above me Fluffy and light in the shape of a heart I close my eyes I smile I know temperance is waiting and wanting some more yet you are not here and the angels sing quietly "Faith is believing something good will happen..." ~ Michelle Gamble-Risley

Illuminate Strike the match on the mantle Light it aglow Illuminate the feelings And let it flow Strike the heart on fire Let it resonate from within And charge up the emotion Until it comes outside in Hit the switch on the wall And let it light up And then release the ignition And switch it corrupt Let the candle light glow And light on the walls Till the shadows do pass And drift in the show See my truth now And see it you shall My heart is light And this is quite yours I am waiting in patience in the quiet moonlight and will continue and will continue and will continue Till night ... ~ Michelle Gamble-Risley

Unfolding Light The road ahead  The mirage at the end Is that the oasis? Or is it my wish? The journey ahead The beautiful mountain range Is it in the way? Or do I have to climb over or around it? The place in my heart Is it filled with light and love Is it just for you? Or do I have to put it somewhere safe? The vision of my soul Is that the truth at the end? Is it the ultimate beauty? Or do I have to transform the ideal? The wish for the dream Is it the power of the light? Will it magnify the essence? Or do I have to bow my head in acceptance? ~ Michelle Gamble-Risley