Sunday, January 6, 2008

"Cradle Me, Baby"

As I rush into your open arms,

collapsing in relief,

hold me to your happy heart

let not this time be brief.

We'll move in perfect motion

rocking gently to the sway,

as I trust you as you trust me

I will not give us away.

Cradle me within your heart

as if a newborn soul -

softy, with a quiet kiss

complete me - I am whole.

Stay with me to watch the night,

don't give in to sleep -

out in darkened seas of sky,

we're stars within the deep.

Come the dawn and brighter beams

we'll rest, as shadows harden -

I commit this crime of love

and you will always pardon.

By Catherine S. Rapicano January 6, 2008

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love this! Thanks for sharing it.
God bless you, my friend.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK

Anonymous said...

Beautiful words,lovely verse..Thankyou for sharing this today.Take Care God Bless Kath
astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

Anonymous said...

Hi my dear friend, I truly think this is one of your most beautiful poems, thank you so much for sharing it.  God bless you Luddie.

Anonymous said...

Don't we all need that?

Anonymous said...

Oh, to have that kind of relationship is such a wonderful thing!  

Anonymous said...

Simply Beautiful.....   just like you...

Anonymous said...

So beautifully written! I loved it!!! -Missy

Anonymous said...

Oh Cathy!  This is awesome!  I'd love for you to share it on my poetry journal.  Much to update you on, my friend.  Love and blessings, Penny  http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/TimeforaLittlePoetry

Anonymous said...

Just wonderful.... so romantic... I love it!!!

be well,
Dawn
http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/

Anonymous said...

This is excellent ~ paints a beautiful picture in my mind.
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Ah, you must put out a book of poetry.  Do you have all your poems together in one place?  This is stunning, my Cateri!  I would love to read more of your poetry.  I know you have some in this journal.  Have you written alot through the years?  I bet you have!  Any published?  Is that a dream of yours?  Beautiful... Your Maire who wishes you love xox
http://journals.aol.com/valphish/ThereisaSeason

Anonymous said...

I always find sharing poetry very brave because often it tells so much of the author.
I wanted to stop by, as I have been doing with a few people, to thank you for your kindness on my drinking-weepy-complaining entry :-0.  I very much appreciated your words of wisdom.
~Mary

Anonymous said...

I love this entry thanks so much for sharing it
hugs
Sherry

Anonymous said...

Beautifully brilliant.
Barb  

Anonymous said...

Damn your good!  I miss my love, I ache for this again!
~Rosemary

Anonymous said...

This poem, for me, stood out from all the rest, and brought a gentle warmth to my heart.  Love like this is RARE - it seldom happens in one's lifetime unless they are blessed by God.  Whoever this may be, they must be extremely special - You are one lucky lady, Cathy - and your words, once again, beautifully made your feelings come alive!  Better hang on to this one, Cath! ;)

Anonymous said...

    Very good.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay