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The Poetry of
Terri Lyn Stanfield

That's What You Are

What are you to me, how can I put it into words
You take my breath away like a beautiful sunset
You fill me with hope like the start of each new day
You put joy in my heart like the laughter of a child
And you refresh me like a cool, summer breeze
All of the things that make life worth living
That's what you are to me

What Changed?

I don't know how it happened, I've no idea why
I don't know what changed, if anything
But today, when I looked at you
I didn't see my oldest and dearest friend
I saw a handsome, vibrant man
And I was shaken to my very core
For years we have been inseparable
We've done everything together
And I never once felt anything for you but friendship
But what I felt today wasn't platonic
It was awareness, it was sensual, it was lust
And I'm scaared to death, it was love

Champion

I have always wanted to be the best
To stand, head and shoulders, above the rest
And now, at least, I've finally made it
I'd give anything if I could trade it
But that's not the way it's going to be
To world's most broken heart belongs to me
There's no competition, no one comes close
My nearest challenger is quite remote
My heart is shattered into countless shards
My hopes and my dreams are now discards
There's no hope of mending this heart of mine
It won't improve with the passing of time
It's been decimated by an expert
Doomed to a life of continual hurt
Yes, I am the champion of the world
Oh yes indeed, I'm a lucky girl

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