BENEDICTA Q. RUIZ

BENEDICTA Q. RUIZ

TRULY BLESSED

the stillness broke the moment we touched hands

leading to a warm embrace, a fond caress

hearts full of compassion, only we can feel

how truly blessed we are!

our eyes spoke of tenderness and joy

partaking communion anointed by spirit guides

while bodies and souls merged as one, we know

how truly blessed we are!

dawn breaks into adventures in the wooded trails

and evenings draw images of the fabled skies

behind the rainbow clouds, the sun and stars glisten

how truly blessed we are!

facing the brevity of time, our lives move along

with cherished memories etched deep in our thoughts

with loving hearts, to our Source, we give thanks

how truly blessed we are!

Benedicta Q. Ruiz

Copyright: 09/09/2017

WILL YOU REMEMBER

will you remember

those moments seized

before the sun rises

our early morning breaths

bursting into mists

with the cool breeze

we sang, we laughed

we loved.

will you remember

the stillness of the dusk

as we watched the sun's rays

folding into the ocean's depths

the rolling waves

whispering in the dark

their deepest secrets

allowing us in a moment

of contemplation

time moves so swiftly.

will you remember

the unspoken promises

for we lived not for the day

or the day after

but in the loving presence

anointed by our Source

our eyes solemnly speak

“i am here for you...

you are here for me.”

will you remember

we can only receive

what has been given

in our time and space

the cup full of love

we sipped from

has nourished our hearts

to infinity

so if i go away

and you must stay

love will linger on.

Benedicta Q. Ruiz

Copyright: 06/10/2017

LOVE... DIVINE

cast them into the air

those hollow promises

tearing the heart

apart

let them fly

far, far away.

free that soul

to welcome

the crisp cool dawn

bringing forth hope

take it into your bosom

nurture to bloom.

swirling within reach

love... divine

this is the moment

to open the heart

embrace it

feel it.

Benedicta Q. Ruiz

Copyright: 07/27/2017

BENEDICTA Q. RUIZ

BENEDICTA Q. RUIZ: Love, it's very essence captivates the soul.  As what others have said, “Love changes everything...”. In her senior years, Benedicta finds that age is not a barrier to express feelings and thoughts of love in its various manifestations such as true compassion, kindness and equanimity, after all it keeps one,  young at heart. Love will always serve as an inspiration for her to write verses, essays or stories, whether true or fictional, romantic or heart-breaking.