I Waited

woman, I'm been waiting on you
till life finally turned the pages
it's never been just days or years
but more like many ages.

you actually showed up
after lifetimes have gone by
we're no longer a thought
or simply a twinkle in an eye

our spirits met so long ago
then danced around a tree
speaking of when life changed
getting ready for you and me.

I never had a doubt
that our time would come
its just it took so long, yet
spirits didn't grow numb.

I have waited eons for you
hoping life wound down like mine
we could finally dance and twirl
on the first mountain top we find.

oh dear, spirits are wonderful
they kept us both up to date
with all the possibilities
it was hard in that long wait.

now, a new beginning is here
we can radiate as love so dictate
not another soul has the ability
to run interference or negate.

we are free as the stars or
Lady Moon perched .in her frame
Oh, I'm so glad I waited
cause you finally came.

Del Cano 2008 December .

Stranger In My Friend

She and I have been close
ever since kids at the begin
Suddenly there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.

Through our entire lives
we've shared good and bad.
Families seemed to merge
the best friend I ever had.

Suddenly there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.

Husbands and wives went by
children became fully grown.
There's a marked difference
in what I had always known.

She hit me with an admission
I had never expected to hear.
Even went on to repeat it
making sure it was clear.

Suddenly there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.

All of a sudden it went awry
not the way it always had been.
I feel rocked to the core
for this change in my friend.

I had thought love was a key
for such a long time buddy's fate
but in my stupor of hearing
was like something bad I ate.

Suddenly there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.

She helped me through the grief
always there as a helping hand
till now she was the very best
and helped to make life so grand.

Admitting she has wanted me
for so long a time in years
caused us both a sort of sadness
followed by a flood of our tears.

Suddenly there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.

She's always been attractive
looks much younger than her age
yet I can't join in her desire
for us to turn to a new page.

Yes, I love her a whole lot
but not the way she needs
and our life long relationship
is full of wonderful deeds.

Suddenly there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.

Now we are struggling
to keep some working face
making it hard for us to go on
just to be civil in life's race.

I'm just gonna love still
like I have since the begin
tho there is a change
I find a stranger in my friend.


Del Cano 2008 December

Aloneness Sets In

It nearly startled me
as it covered in its way
that aloneness set in
why did it choose today.

I've fought through the blues
shared passions as needed
walked through darkness
as if the route had been seeded.

Some days zip on by
others hang on like a bad dream.
Every ounce of strength drained
when emotions reached extreme.

Aloneness sets in at will
even in the midst of a crowd.
Smiling with a face of joy
as loneliness cries out loud.

I am mostly happy
but must past through the blues
At times it is just too much
far more than I can use.

Why did it come today
in the middle of a big to do.
No matter what I was doing
my mind just wouldn't leave you.

Thanksgiving was a blast
till night fall slipped on in
There it was like an invasion
that loneliness back again.

If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again *

Del Cano 2008 December

* verse was found on a keepsake
Author unknown.

Craving What You've Got

I've got a pot of chittlins
cooking and some greens
but neither wet my appetite
like your tight jeans.

Had a taste for sweet potato pie
but it faded before I could cut a slice
I was thinking bout those twin sisters
to kiss them would be so nice.

I can't help but keep in mind
the slow rolling motion of your hips
and no way I can get out of my mind
tasting those delicious lips.

Woman, I got a thing going here
you are the soul food on my mind
been stumbling round in a daze
waiting for our next time.

I keep thinking bout sugar
the flavor you always leave
brown sugar with a hint of fig
is the taste you always weave.

The flavors stuck in my mind
cannot be found in a pot
they are all the mixtures you give
I am craving what you've got.

Del Cano 2008 December

Lady of the Night

I saw her walk across the floor
though she was not real
but to my eyes I was sure
the image wouldn't be still

she beamed a smile my way
as I fell into a trance of sort
and her walk was a delight
as if she was playing a sport.

There was this hesitation I saw
as if she wished me to touch
Her image, a masterpiece to draw
caused me to yearn so much.

I was in a stupor at the time
but could smell her scents
an over powering sensual crime
which spoke of major events.

My breath grew short and paused
when her eyes locked in place
exciting the core which caused
a blush to cover my face.

Who was this woman in sight
come walking 'cross my floor
on the other side of midnight
she posted a healthy score

Oh lady of the night please stay
awaken me from this dream
target me till the break of day
and love me to extreme.

Del Cano 2008 December