There Beside You

This particular creation holds a very special place in my heart. It’s the first poem I tried to morph into a lyric. I’m not even sure where the idea to create a song lyric came from. Chalk it up to another one of those, “out of the blue” type moments. The lyric version has earned me runner up status four times through out the years from Song of the Year. Just this past December, it was part of the three entries that earned the Collective Works Honor. As minor as that may be it is still an accomplishment none the less. It makes me proud. I suppose it could use a little tweaking, but honestly, I love it the way it is!

There Beside You

Poem Version:

I’m there beside you
I’m the passion that stirs you
You think you feel me
But you’re unsure
You breathe me in
And taste my desire
I satisfy your hunger
You feed my soul
I’m the candlelight that guides you
I’m there in the distance
You exhale and I dance upon your breathe
I’m there beside you
I’m the raw excitement at your fingertips
I’m the unbridled energy that rages deep within
I’m the feeling of youth in the depths of your soul
I’m there beside you.
© 2005

Lyric Version:

I’m there beside you
I’m the passion that stirs you
You think you feel me
But you’re unsure

Chorus:
I’m there beside you
In the cover of night
I’m there beside you
I’m your shadow in the light

You breathe me in
And taste my desire
I satisfy your hunger
You feed my soul

Chorus:
I’m there beside you
In the cover of night
I’m there beside you
I’m your shadow in the light

I’m the candlelight that guides you
I’m there in the distance
You exhale and I dance upon your breathe

Chorus:
I’m there beside you
In the cover of night
I’m there beside you
I’m your shadow in the light
© 2005


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