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The Kiss
by Sally Ann
© August 1998
Alone, frightened, sad and old
the darkness enclosing so very cold
tears falling, memories from the past
heartbeat fading, why didn't it last
My memories failing, straining to remember
the softness, the love, that first September
that touch so silky, soft and so new
my emotions so filled with love for you
Now I lie here wanting to die
questions unanswered, not knowing why
closing my eyes, awaiting my fate
welcoming death, the chosen date
My pulse it slows, I hear a noise
so quiet, a dream, no its your voice
its breeze, so slight a silent hiss
smiling, closed eyes, I meet your kiss
I love you.
~~~
For Xena: With All My Love
by Jane
© October 1998
It seemed like years since I was with her.
The nights seemed so long...Each night
I would dream of her, that her arms encompassed me
and that her lips touched my closing eye lids.
Such dreams made me rest secure,
feeling safe in her gentle arms.
Yet, I would wake on the morrow
mourning her distance from me.
And now she is here, and I am like one who dreams.
She stands before me, her black hair moving
on the breeze, and I am afraid she might be a vision.
Slowly she approaches me, and my heart beats out of time.
Unable to resist, I take the risk,
and rush into her arms.
If she is a dream, I dont want to wake.
If she is real, I never want to leave her arms.
Here is where I will stay. Here, I will live forever.
Her lips brush against the top of my shoulder
as she holds me in her arms.
This tall woman whispers incantations of love and tenderness
as my heart slowly melts to butter.
My tears are hot against my face,
and my embrace is tight and desperate.
I pull back to see the dark pearls of her eyes,
and with this I let go.
She sees my tears and kisses me
with a passion and gentleness I have
only found with her.
~~~
Home
by Sally Ann
© July 1998
Silently, I watch the screen
reading words, that are so mean
feeling so helpless, full of sorrow
I should now leave, come back tomorrow
Her accusations slice, the anger loud
she is the leader, in this crowd
she screams my name, for all to see
the room now quiet, looking at me
The eyes the stare, I sense the glare
oh god I hurt, does no one care
they read my profile, it's their bother
I feel ashamed, a married mother
I want to scream, please let me be
just like you all, why can't you see
my heart is seeking, the long lost me
please sisters help, let me be free
With tears flowing, and tummy heaving
a finger ready, for my leaving
I see a sweet voice, saying welcome mom
please stay, and enjoy altladies.com
Thank you EM for sharing your home.
~~~
I Miss You
by Sally Ann
© September 1998
I see your eyes, your lips, your smile
my heart it cries, it has been a while
since I touched hands, that I hold dear
weeks have flown by, I now have fear
I am so scared, frightened and weak
the sound of your voice, I do so seek
the sparkle, the shine, your golden hair
wish heaven could show, how much I care
At night, my tears, they trail and trace
I think of your beauty, your heart, your face
regrets flow through me, cause I didn't dare
tell you, my love, how much I care
If time could be twisted, returned to me
my heart would now open, so you could see
you are my want, my life, oh angel I wished
my cries would tell, how much you are missed.
I miss you so much.
~~~
Tear
by Xegas
Copyright 08/11/98
As a lonely tear
streaks down my face
and falls always without a trace.
It echoes the silent cry of the soul inside.
The small voice inside,
that is always hidden even through my cries.
It yearns to be free,
it yearns to be seen.
To charge through life with a passion it's guide.
Opening the door that tries to hide
what it is truly feeling inside.
Perhaps my next tear with be the one
that does not make me come undone...
but fills the emptiness and unlocks the door
and I am free to live once more.
~~~
Remember That
by Xegas
Copyright 06/16/95
Maybe there were times I didn't tell you I cared.
Times I could have given
more sympathy and advise.
But never a time I didn't care,
a time I wouldn't have given you
my heart.
If you ever think that your not being heard,
I'll lend and ear, and listen with my heart.
If you feel life's a puzzle,
I'll be there to find the pieces.
If you feel down, thinking the blues,
Call me, I'll give you my hand,
and help colour your world.
Never think that if your in pain,
I won't be there to ease your mind.
I will always be near, to lead you,
in times of darkness and confusion.
Through times of sadness and grievance,
I'll always be there to dry your tears.
If I had one last request,
I'd ask that you remember I was
Your friend, there in your times of
troubles and trials, beside you in triumphs and joy.
Remember that I am always there,
smiling, laughing, caring, listening,
and walking beside you. So
Remember that...
If your ever in need,
Just ask, and I'll give,
Whenever you need a shoulder,
Just lean on me.
Anything you need,
Anytime you need it, ask
Just ask me and,
I'll give you my all, my best,
I'd offer my life, and always my heart.
Remember that in good times and
in bad times, I'm there,
to give you my all.
~~~
SISTERS
by Lams
© September 1998
When I log on, I know I'll see
My sisters there to chat with me.
A friendly greeting, a warm embrace
I swear sometimes I see their face.
We laugh together, sometimes we cry,
It's often hard to say goodbye.
When what is needed is power of prayer,
I find the sisters help out there.
The good times are many, sad times there's a few,
and all the times I share with you,
are wonderful, tremendous, without a doubt,
you even put up with my childish pout.
I really must say, Thank you E-Mom,
For putting together altladies.com!
~~~
A Lesbian Life
by CC Craggs
© October 1998
what is a lesbians life
a life like anyone else
when i was a child
all i knew was my mother
then i grew and made friends
insecurity and hope
then i rebelled
trying my wings
falling many times
then i started thinking
all i have is myself
i kept my heart open but still guarded
then i met you
eleven years later i still adore you
now i am an adult
my mother is gone
i am no longer a child
i have no need to rebel
now i have a need to be true
true to what time requires
to what maturity requires
honesty, love and giving
we will travel and see the world
we will have a home and sit before the fire
we will give to our friends
we will be kind people
what is a lesbians life
a life like anyone else
that wants to rise above
this is my life
~~~
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