If I could have just one wish,
I would wish to wake up everyday
to the sound of your breath on my neck,
the warmth of your lips on my cheek,
the touch of your fingers on my skin,
and the feel of your heart beating with mine...
Knowing that I could never find that feeling
with anyone other than you.

An Entrapment

My love, I have tried with all my being
to grasp a form comparable to thine own,
but nothing seems worthy;

I know now why Shakespeare could not
compare his love to a summer's day.
It would be a crime to denounce the beauty
of such a creature as thee,
to simply cast away the precision
God had placed in forging you.

Each facet of your being
whether it physical or spiritual
is an ensnarement
from which there is no release.
But I do not wish release.
I wish to stay entrapped forever.
With you for all eternity.
Our hearts, always as one.

- Anthony Kolos -

My eyes beheld a sky one night,
It seems so long ago,
A perfectly painted portrait,
Be-speckled with blue and gold.

As I sit and ponder more,
It strikes me that you were there,
And it was truly your simple beauty,
That gave the stars their perfect glare

It's nothing more than expression of thought,
No playing cards right or putting up a fist fight,
A dazzling show of mystical ideas to have wrought,
From miniscule heroism to great power and might.

There are no rules in the creating of these jewels,
Endless possibilities and pride of originality,
Formulate stubborn upper-class or hard-luck fools,
Design a plan undestructable for eternity.

Make a gladiator or a supreme being, but that's played out,
We need something new to stick to us like glue,
Thoughts that are neverending is what this is about,
It's for everyone, so why don't you write too?

Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes; we have plenty of food to eat.

Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry; we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds; they were so warm and comfortable last night. I know that many have no bed.

My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom, complete with all the splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory; they are so convenient.

Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so badly; It has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.

Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today. It has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing, the lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the yard.

Thank you, Lord, even for that slamming screen door. My kids are healthy and able to run and play.

Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

Your love gives me strength to live day by day.

To enjoy my life to the fullest

To understand that life is a journey

and that we can travel it together.

Your love teaches me that love is unconditional,

and that our love will never die.

It will go through many changes,

just as our lives are in constant motion.

You've taught me to be secure in our love.

The way you love me gives me butterflies.

I feel strangely light headed.

I look forward to your touch, the sound of your voice.

The comforting words you offer,

and your undying support.

You've taught me that love can last a lifetime,

and that you must work at it.

Something this precious cannot be given up.

The way you love me lights my life

and burns a fire deep inside.

Wedding Poems