Jim Ward

Monroe, Ohio

Jim has been writing poetry for the last twenty years, but is unpublished as yet. He is planning on compiling several selections into a future book. Jim says, "Writing poetry allows me to share my innermost feelings with others." He is a computer programmer who develops software for the health care industry.

My Feelings for You

I promised you sunny days,
But only you make the rain go.
I promised a full moon,
But you lead me through the dark.
I told you someday
you'd have diamonds on your hands;
And we'd live in a mansion
On the other side of town.

But I want you to know
That the mansion is a house.
And I want you with me
For now and always.
I'd give up all I have
To spend it with you
These are not just words
But my feelings for you

A rich man has only money
Until it's all spent.
A king has only a kingdom
Until a conqueror walks in.
But if you say you love me,
And stand here with me,
I know we'd have it all
Because our love can't fail.

But I want you to know
That the mansion is a house.
And I want you with me
For now and always.
I'd give up all I have
To spend it with you
These are not just words
But my feelings for you

Together our love is the wealth that we'll share,
And we'll share the rest of our lives.
And I want you to know
That the mansion is a house.
And I need you with me
For now and always.
I'll give up all I have
To spend it with you
These are not just words
But my feelings for you

Out of the Mist

Out of the mist
It reaches with icy fingers
While its cape drags upon the ground

Creeping from the mist
It sends a chill over the land
Dark to those that see it

The mist is gone
The land cold and still
All around there is no one

Slowly a flicker of light
Sends a small warm glow
The cape begins to move

The mist begins to melt
Warmth begins to grow
Blackness begins to fade

All poems Copyright © 1996 Jim Ward. All rights reserved.