The Mind Is A Strange Place

As The Echo's Roam 

Scarecrows

The scarecrows come
The scarecrows go
Inside our minds
We never know
The darkness falls
Though our eyes see
The fear and hate
Our souls do flee
These ears they hear
The erie cries
The horrified voices
The moaning sighs
The scarecrows come
The scarecrows go
Inside our minds
We never know

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-26-06

I Will Love You

Until The Ends Of Time 

Loves Final Test

I looked through the peephole
of my minds door.
And there I saw
what lay in store.
A life of love
and dreams come true.
A beautiful life
I'll spend with you.
Until the end
I'll love you dear.
My love will last
year after year.
I'll love you until
I'm laid to rest.
My love for you
will be my final test.
I know this time
this test I'll win.
My heart feels it
deep within.

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-25-06

When I Hold You

I Hold My Best Friend 

Till Times End

I've never had a man
hold my heart the way you do.
Or capture my soul
with a love so true.
One that reads what my eyes
hold deep inside.
Or knows my heartaches
and why my heart cries.
One that keeps my mind
in a mesmerizing haze.
With the love and compassion
he shows me all of my days.
I've never had a man
I could call my best friend.
One I want to hold and love
at each days end.
I thought I'd never find
a love so complete.
Or a man who could really
knock me off my feet.
I've never had anyone
I wanted to hold till times end.
But each time I hold you
I know I'm holding my best friend.

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-20-06

Your Love

Will Stay With Me Forever 

I Want Your Love

I search my soul each and everyday
But from your love I just can't stray
I wonder sometimes what keeps me here
Is it love or is it fear
Fear of losing at love again
Or is it the way I felt when our love began
Is it the way you make me feel when you kiss my lips
Or is it the way you make my heart turn flips
Is it that look I see deep inside your eyes
Or could it be how you put me on these extreme highs
I don't really know what it is that makes me love you like I do
All I know is...I feel you are the only one for me..And I Love you
With all that's in my heart and soul today
There's nothing in this world I want more than your Love too stay

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-12-06

You Will Be The Man Of My Dreams

Today, Tomorrow And Forever 

This is part 4 to our Poetry Challenge...we were suppose to go 3 times but ended up going 4 times...lol

Today,Tomorrow And Forever

Why do you shake your head
In disbelief my darling
Never be ashamed
Of who you are
You are the man of my dreams
You said you'd be here forever
And forever is what I need
A poem is like a story
And this poem I write for you
Hold it now within your hands
And treasure it forever
It's just a way to show you
I'll always love you dear
And in my heart you'll always be
Truly my best friend
Today, tomorrow and forever
So never walk away
True love is the only answer
I swore to you I'd never leave
In your arm is where I'll always be
Until the day I die
I'm sworn to you my love
My heart and soul belongs to you
Today, tomorrow and forever

JI06-03-06

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-03-06

This is BJ's comeback and final to our Challenge

My faith is weak, but I am young
And easily distracted
Your patience is a lesson
That I must learn
I'm so surprised to see your eyes
Beside me ever still
Today, tomorrow, and forever
Your poems for me
Are priceless gems
And your promises are diamonds
that never end
You are the only truth to me
Today, tomorrow, and forever

BJ06-05-06

If I Am Not Here Tomorrow

Remember I Loved You Today 

Today,Tomorrow And Forever 3

This is my part 3 and final comeback to the challenge of

Today,Tomorrow And Forever

My love for you
Will always stay
I am just
A heartbeat away
I'll sail with you
To the ends of time
To the mountain tops
With you I'll climb
My love for you
Takes on new heights
With each touch
The fire ignites
The passions inside
I'll always feel for you
Today,tomorrow and forever

J.W.Ivy06-02-06

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-02-06

This is BJ's comeback and final post...Now everyone will vote...The results will be posted when all is final...

I said I'd be there forever
But something is compelling me to leave
I shake my head and walk away
Ashamed and looking for answers
Today, tomorrow, and forever
Is it my endless need
For fresh poem topics?
Must I always go eventually
I mutter to myself as I walk away
"This line of rhyme's been cashed
"Today, tomorrow, and forever

BJ06-03-06

In Your Arms

I Am Lost In Love

Today,Tomorrow And Forever 2

This is the second part of our poetry challenge.....

Today,Tomorrow And Forever 2

In you loving arms
Is where I feel safe
Cuddled within your embrace
Sheltered from all harm
Within your loving arms
I will remain
Today,tomorrow and forever
Couragous you will one day be
For my heart and soul
Will be by your side
Today,tomorrow and forever
With you these rivers will
Take us on a wonderous journey
That will see us though this life
For my darling,
I have loved you
And will continue to love you
Today,tomorrow and forever

J.W.Ivy06-01-06

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-01-06

This was BJ's come back to part 2 of Today,Tomorrow And Forever

With you in my arms
The whole world is new
And I could be happy
Anywhere you are
If you must leave
Please hurry back
I'll always want you to stay
Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
This heart, this soul
We cannot divide
Forever I am on your side
We'll sail these winds
Soar to new heights
Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

BJ06-02-06

I Will Love You

Today,Tomorrow And Forever 

Today,Tomorrow And Forever

I wrote this poem as the first of 3 parts of a poetry challenge...I was challenged by a friend named BJ....May the best man or Woman win...lol...

Today, Tomorrow And Forever

Let me be loved
Today, tomorrow and forever
Be brave my darling
For I have saved you
You are mine
Mine to be cherished
Mine to love
Today, tomorrow and forever
You will be carried within
The depths of my soul
Forever you will feel the wanting
The needing
And the love I feel for you
Carry my heart with you
Where ever you go
Never let go my darling
For I am here
I am yours, you are mine
Today, tomorrow and forever

J.W.Ivy 06-01-06

Copyrights:JoyceWilbanksIvy©06-01-06

This was BJ's Come Back

Into my arms
Today, tomorrow, and forever
Let me shelter you
I have never been
A courageous man
But I could be brave
With you by my side
Today, tomorrow, and forever
I will carry you
across the rivers of life
This journey forever we'll take
Your smiles are for me
And mine are for you
Today, tomorrow, and forever

BJ06-01-06