~Daydream~

Soft the touch of passions'
gentle seeming.
Mindsong swiftly sparks a
needful dreaming.
Imaginings encourage
and inspire,
touching the tempest-flame
of pure desire.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1998

~The Night-Wind~

The night-wind holds a secret prayer,
of ancient and forgotten themes.
She whispers tales which few will share,
of moon-lit power and mages' dreams.

The night-wind plays her symphony,
touching the soul of those who heed~
compelling songs of prophecy,
and strains of hopes' eternal need.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~A Wall~

I am a wall and I contain,
your feelings, so they cause no pain.
No one will ever enter here,
Not one will ever learn your name.

I am the guardian of your soul,
I favor logic for control.
The search for reason lessens fear,
I find your motives, censor all.

I am the keeper of your heart.
Your strongest feelings kept apart
from anyone who needs to share.
I side-step with evasive art.

I am the child who dwells within.
I hold the key to all you've been.
Your future is the child you were,
Remember me and love again.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1998&2001

~My Minstrels' Name~

Upon a rock, through twilight mist,
he plays his song for me.
An ancient song, with passion kissed~
Loves' timeless melody.

He leads me to a sacred grove,
where nymphs and satyrs play.
He sings to me of endless love,
blessed by the autumn-fae.

He calls to me and I must heed,
and give all that I am.
For thus has destiny decreed.
My Minstrels' name is Pan.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~Minstrel Song~

My minstrel sings a different song
an ancient and eternal sound,
of seeking and need to belong.
With timeless ties, our souls are bound.

My minstrel tells of secret ways
and sings the song without the words.
The ritual of some bygone days~
he calls to me and I have heard.

I have heard from ages past,
the music which invades the mind.
A song which speaks of love to last
unaltered by the hand of time.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~Minstrel~

I listen for some sign the song is stilled,
but echoes distort images of sound.
I gather muted remnants of the dreams,
gone unfulfilled,
to reconcile with this hope I've found.

Those multi-coloured, effervescent dreams
have somehow faded, tarnished, over time.
Yet lingering on~ the minstrel sings and plays
his haunting themes,
thus hope, encouraged, spends the soul in rhyme.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~A Wondrous Thing~

If the time should come when
you would leave me,
I'll tell you I have never
loved as well.
I'll tell you this and hope
you will believe me~
this has been a love that
few could tell.

If our days of knowing love
are ended,
I'll tell you of the magic
that you bring.
The joining and the joy
which is intended
by love~ yes, you have made
a wondrous thing.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~Always Near~

There was only love to bind us,
time and tide kept us apart.
Still- perhaps the years may find us
keeping close in mind and heart.
Always wanting to be near you,
hoping you will hear my prayer.
And that I will somehow hear you,
telling me you want me there.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1998

Lovers

Feel the questing of the moment,
searching, driven by their muse.
Fully conscious of each torment,
painting dreams none could refuse.

Tentatively touch each other,
spinning threads of sweet desire.
Soul to soul, each need discovered~
sparks the seeking, flame to fire.

Kaitlyn Kiri ~1998

~Stranger~

A stranger came and wanted me,
and him I love.
He brought me joy and passion free,
him whom I love.
He took a charge of destiny~
he made a place for us to be.
He gave me dreams and fantasy,
and him I love.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~Pathways Of Your Mind~

Now, my pretty girl, I might detain you---
Though we have no promises to bind.
I'll pick flowers and fragrances, to gain you.
Hear the tales of love you left behind.
I will be your comfort, I will win you,
Traveling the pathways of your mind.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 2000

~Citadel~

A fortress high, upon a hill.
Protective walls, so cold and still.
Obsidian- intense desire,
imaginations' fertile fire.

Your force reached out through space and time
enveloping my thoughts- my mind-
enticing whispers in the night
of promised feelings, pure delight.

Emotions which invade the soul-
You wanted me and took control.
You made me know- and feel and see
your need, with swift intensity.

Swept clean the corners of my mind
leaving only love behind--

Now I can see beyond the pall.
Beyond your vast, eternal wall.
I can see, but never touch,
the one I've learned to love so much.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 2000

~Only Words~

Only words, I have to give thee.
Dreams to which my words aspire.
Simple words which say I love thee,
Words of wishing and desire.

All my life I would give to thee,
Visions bright in accents mild.
Not for me to win or woo thee,
Only love thee, reconciled.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1999

~I Believe~

Sometimes I know you love me,
with every thought and feeling,
I believe.
The sureness overwhelms me,
and quells each doubt my mind could
e'er conceive.

An ever-present friend,
you guide, compel,
how can this closeness end?
Not mine to tell.

I shall believe you need me.
My doubts can only lead my
mind astray.
I'll follow where you lead me,
and hope I'll learn the truth some
future day.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1997

~You Came~

All of life was like a shuttered sleep.
A well of safety and I dwelled within.
Not moved by life, I kept my feelings deep.
I could not lose at life, nor could I win.

Giving only that required of me,
I sought not pleasure, to avoid the pain.
You came, opened my soul and made me see.
You made me love~ and live my life again.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1998

~Of You~

You are the joy and the pain in my heart.
You came to my side, an arrogant need.
With artful endeavor, you seek and depart,
creating confusion- and thus you do plead.

Your need fills my mind, born of promise and fear.
Provoking, enticing, eliciting love.
The demons which rule you, eternally there,
Poised to protect and deny and disprove.

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 2000

~Hope~

I struggle with my words
to break the wall of your control.
My love, let me be heard-
I am the suffering in your soul.

I wait abject and pentinent-
with patient knowledge, strive,
to make your being sentient
and keep your soul alive.

I will not lose you to the stone,
you are too precious, thus to die,
that death, allowing one to live
estranged from life- not knowing why--

Kaitlyn Kiri~ 1998