Dormant Desires

In everyone’s heart 

Lie dormant desires 

Waiting 

Yearning 

For some kind of spark 

To end their sleep 

Rekindle their fire 

And leave them feeling inspired 

Like when a song 

Comes along 

And you just want to dance 

Like the warmth of a smile 

That hints at romance 

Or a walk through a field 

Of flowers in spring 

Hinting of simpler times 

And things 

That brought us joy 

And get us to realize 

That we’d be much better off 

If we spent more hours outside 

Like the face of a puppy 

Precious and sweet 

Seeking a friend 

And maybe a treat 

You look at that face 

And you must pick him up 

Hold him 

And give his soft coat a brush 

You smile and you blush 

When you realize 

That you’ve rediscover 

The magic of purest love 

Don’t hide your desires 

Away in the dark 

Don’t let them be overshadowed 

By the demands of time 

If there’s time enough 

To toil and heave 

There’s time enough 

To relax and breathe 

To enjoy this life 

This spectacular life 

And the magical gifts 

It provides 

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