I could hardly breathe, <br />I was so breathless with excitement! <br />He was finally here, <br />After all the long hours <br />I had waited - - <br />And waited. <br /> <br />As he came to me <br />The scent of the roses he held <br />Drifted toward me, soft as a baby's breath, <br />And as his arms enfolded me, <br />I felt his hand on my back. <br /> <br />A chill went down my spine, <br />For winter's breath was at the door, <br />So I pulled him into the room <br />Where the fire awaited our return. <br /> <br />I still don't know which brought the most heat, <br />The dancing firelight and warmth I had prepared, <br />Or the touch of his lips on mine, <br />And his breath upon my cheek. <br /> <br />I do know that I had waited forever and a day <br />Just for his return to my arms, <br />And as he touched me with his love, <br />I became safe and warm. <br /> <br />Scarlett Treat <br />September 26,2008 <br /> <br />And again, with sincere thanks to Sid John Gardner, for <br />the inspiration for this string of pearls!<br /><br />Scarlett Treat<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-the-door-opened/
