Summer Wind Down

The day are still hot, but the cool August air is a reminder that the Summer is coming to an end. Some of the trees are starting to change and Autumn is ready to make an appearance. It has always been my favorite time of year, however this summer may have been the most enjoyed so far. For the first time in my adult life I had time off, time in the sun, the sand, under the stars at night with no reason to go in early. I loved every minute of it. But whether we want it to or not, time goes on.
The changing of the seasons can be viewed as a new beginning. I don't see any reason not to start over, make improvements. So here I go again, I will take on a start as fresh as the Autumn air! Crisp, cool and refreshing :)Whether we realize it or not we are always changing, so I feel excited to embrace and change with the season. As sad as I am so say good-bye to summer, I am happy to say hello to what is next! (As well and cute sweaters and scarves!)
And of course with all changes there is the one I hoplessly still want... but until then,
The Hopeless Romantic

Home Shore

I find myself in the same place as this time last year. Traveling home along the shores of Lake Superior. I feel at home when we cross that line and the lake becomes visible with the water crashing against the shore. I sit on the soft sand and emerge myself in the waters, waters that are suppose to be so cold, but feel so right. Watching the sun set leaves me smiling feeling at peace. It's a good feeling, a good end to an amazing summer. It leaves me feeling refreshed for the fall, ready to take on whatever is coming Hopefully something great is on its way!

Sun is shining, weather is sweet, makes you wanna move your dancing feet!

Sweet Summertime! That is pretty much all.. bonfires, lakes, swimming, beaches, sand between your painted toes! Tanning, drinks and that feeling like you will be forever young. Not sure I have felt it like this in a while, so I am going to enjoy it while it lasts <3

Take Me

On a weekend trip a little while ago I was reminded how much I love this country, specifically this part of it. I got to be surrounded by nature, which also reminded me that it something I need to do more of. I was inspired, inspired to write without rhyme (literally) or reason. To write just because I HAD to in that moment. So I gave a shot at stream-of consciousness. Here it is.

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Take me

Take me to the place where trees grow upside down, where purple flowers grow out of rocks and diamonds shine on the water.

The writings in the stone hold stories of old and the stars blink their blessings down on us.

We fall from cliffs to be embraced by the summer waters and let the fire light the doorways to our hearts.

Stones rise out of the waters to hold the secrets of magic summer days and nights.

Share your magic with me, share your secrets.

Take me.
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Suddenly I see

I stood up for what I want, what I think I deserve. I took your sweet-talking words and challenged them. I didn’t stop you when you walked away to compromise my integrity and give you what you wanted. My self worth was more important than the moment. Although I feel somewhat hurt, I suppose it is better then feeling somewhat used. I want you to mean what you say, and to want more than you are REALLY offering. I want to you see the things about me you don’t know, how much I care and what I like. I want someone to want to know these things and for them to matter to them. I want to be able to cuddle in the morning, not nurse a hangover of regret. I want more from you, and more for myself. If that is not available I have to learn to walk away and mean it, learn when enough is enough. Don’t tell me what I want or need, because I already know, I just have to believe that it is right for me and to trust that someone will respect that one day and make me happy. If it is not you then I need to not give into urges but trust that patience is worth it. I look forward to the day when I can think back and know I made the right decision, that this is may be the turning point I have been waiting for, the one that will make all the waiting worth it. I want someone who makes me feel special for more than just minute. Someone that I want to be with when I’m frumpy, that I don’t feel the need to always impress, but still want to impress anyways. Now that I am able to recognize Mr. Wrong before it is too late, hopefully I can see the potential Mr. Rights.
Until Then,
The Hopeless Romantic.. hopefully on my way to becoming less hopeless

This is how the story went, I met someone by accident (l)

Hiding my heart
So this is how the story went
I met someone by accident
That blew me away
That blew me away

It was in the darkest of my days
When you took my sorrow and you took my pain
And buried them away, you buried them away

And I wish I could lay down beside you
When the day is done
And wake up to your face under the morning sun
But like everything I've ever known
I'm sure you'll go one day
So I'll spend my whole life hiding my heart away
And I can't spend my whole life hiding my heart away

I dropped you off at the train station
And put a kiss on top of your head
I watched you wave
I watched you wave
Then I went on home to my skyscrapers
Neon lights and waiting papers
That I call home
I call it home

And I wish I could lay down beside you
When the day is done
And wake up to your face against the morning sun
But like everything I've ever known
I'm sure you'll go one day
So I'll spend my whole life hiding my heart away
And I can't spend my whole life hiding my heart away

I woke up feeling heavy hearted
I'm going back to where I started
The morning rain
The morning rain
And you know I wish that you were here
But that same old road that brought me here
Is calling me home
Is calling me home

And I wish I could lay down beside you
When the day is done
And wake up to your face against the morning sun
But like everything I've ever known
You'll disappear someday
So I'll spend my whole life hiding my heart away
And I can't spend my whole life hiding my heart away
<3

Memories

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I don’t want to let you slip through my hands
I want to hold on to the moment if I can
Like moments that seem to happen so fast
Let us capture them sweetly before they pass

All of these moments we have shared
When we let ourselves love and care
Then all of the moments we have foolishly missed
When we were so unsure or too timid for a kiss

We have lived and learned but was it enough
Where my heart is concerned it is ready to trust
Ready to once again be placed in your hands
Let us live for the moment and forget all plans

I will grasp every moment as tight as I can
Refusing to let the chance slip through my hands
I will soak up each moment so that I can replay
Every sweet moment for when you once again go away

I know our moments are far and few
I want these moments to cherish you
Let us make the moment into memories
For that is all that shall remain of you and me
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