Song - Running Too Fast

Running Too Fast

Verse I

Sometimes I wonder -
Whether it has been worth it.

No matter ho hard I try -
There is always another obstacle.

I think that I know what to do -
Then suddenly the rules change.

What once was fine is now wrong -
My heart aches and hardens again.

Chorus

Open your heart & eyes again -
To find a love that matters.

It seems like I've done this before -
A hundred thousand times.

I've grown so tired of all this stress -
And want to change it all.

Can you and I really do it all ?
And make the world a better place ?

Open your eyes to the one like you -
Cause only they know how to love you.

Reach out and give me your hand
And let us walk this life together.


Verse II

Can you really make a difference ?
When they want it all for themselves.

They take it all and hurt you so often -
And say that only they matter.

Hurt me no more please -
Give me a way to know.

Life can be beautiful -
If only you know the Way.

Chorus

Verse III

I know what really matters -
It's not the glitter or spoils.

It’s the heart that tells the truth -
And knows those so dear.

You give it one more chance -
To find a love so true.

Come walk with me my love -
And brighten the way with your smile.

Sing His praises as only you know -
Ands feel the wind at your back.

Open your heart and soul once again.
To find the love that's meant to be

You and I are the ones -
Who can see it all once again.

Chorus

David K. Patterson Copyright (c) January 2005

Song - When You Say Nothing At All

"When You Say Nothing At All"

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Try as I may, I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

[CHORUS:]
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd
Try as they may, they can never define what's been said
Between your heart and mine

[Repeat chorus twice]


(You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all)

The smile on your face, the truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand, let's me know that you need me

[Repeat chorus]

(You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all)

The smile on your face the truth in your eyes
The touch of your hand let's me know that you need me

(You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all)

Lyrics By Ronan Keating

Poetry - Enchanted Love

Enchanted Love

I grew up believing in faerytales.
Where Peter Pan and Tinkerbelle really flew.
And the Knight did rescue the Faerie Queen.

But, the harsh life of later years.
Let's us know that is all nonsense.
And we need to face the realities of life.

Too many go on for a day,
Doing only what's required to get by,
And to hell with those childhood dreams!

A few of us know that there is more,
An enchanted world for us to discover,
Where galleons sail through seas of hope.

My hopes and dreams took flight one day,
Where I discovered enchanted love afar,
She reached out and invited me inside.

We began to talk and knew all at once
That we had what it takes together,
To create a world filled with a magickal love.

She looked into my eyes, full of anticipation,
All the rest had been so foreign and fake,
That now we have a chance for so much more.

We reached out to hold each other close
And discovered our Enchanted Love!
And all it took was to believe in
faerytales and dreams come true.

A beautiful poem inspired by a precious woman who loves me so much - Nicole Lynn.

David Kingsnorth Patterson, October 9, 2009

Poetry - Loving You

Loving You

Loving you so easy and true
Like a gift from above.

You have given me hope and love
Serenity, pleasures and trinity.

The wholeness of us is a river of emotions
That run the depth of time.

Holding on as long as you are here,
Loving only you so dear.


A poem dedicated to my husband-to-be,
My Davy, David Kingsnorth Patterson

Nicole Lynn Hutchins, September 13th - 2009

Poetry - Hope

Hope

Hope is what keeps us going,,,
In the face of adversity and pain.

Hope sings a tune of belief...
And keeps us true to our heart.

Darkness and storms try to overwhelm us...
By carrying doubts, anxieties and fears.

But, they can never be allowed to win the day...
As long as we have dreams of hope and love.

Precious Love Flower, you are so blessed...
By God who is here to guide and protect you.

Your Davy is here for you always and a day...
So take my hand and hold me tight for the ride.

Together, we will overcome the obstacles...
With actions that matter and a love so true.

David Kingsnorth Patterson, September 2, 2009

A poem of hope and dreams written for my wonderful love,
Nicole Lynn Patterson

Song - Take My Hand

Take My Hand

Chorus
Babe, please take my hand,
And place it on your heart,
And love me like no other.

1.

I wonder about so much at times,
And know that we are here to discover together,
Please, come to me, and hold me close.

Before you, nothing made much sense,
I was running around in so many circles,
But, now you bring me such direction and joy.

Chorus
Babe, please take my hand,
And place it on your heart,
And love me like no other.

2.

The two of us can be so strong and demanding,
What is it that you really want from me ?
Just love me, and show me that I belong.

It's all finally beginning to come together,
The light comes out to illuminate the dark,
Bring me your heart, and love me so!

Chorus
Babe, please take my hand,
And place it on your heart,
And love me like no other.

3.

I hear a song coming through my soul,
I know that you are everything to me,
Now, please kiss me with your hot desires.

I may be your hero and such a good man,
But, at times I'm scared, am I enough for you ?
Oh, babe, just take me to our special place.

Chorus
Babe, please take my hand,
And place it on your heart,
And love me like no other.

4.

Babe, are you sure this is the time ?
Are you ready for all that I am ?
Yes, I only want to love you true!

Come here as we say our "I do's',
There is such a magick that fills my soul,
I just know that our love is so real.

Chorus
Babe, please take my hand,
And place it on your heart,
And love me like no other.

Please babe, love me so true,
And know that it's forever and ever.

Copyright (c) David Kingsnorth Patterson
August 16th - 2009

A song (and poem) written especially for my wife-to-be
Nicole Lynn Hutchins who took my hand and loves me true!

Poetry - Kiss of Remembrance

Kiss of Remembrance

Renee LaFabrae

A knight lies asleep in my bed
His brow lined as he feels his pain
Hand holding mine, his grasp tightens
I almost cry out, but I stay silent
Across His inner vision
He is a man of great beauty
The One who lies beneath my sheets

Sleeping

His breath now is quite
He has gone deeper
I watch his chest rise and fall
And long to touch him
With my Priestess hands
Instead I write poetry of him
In my mind
My soul has stirred awake
A long silent heart
In response to him

His soul is known to me
Though it was but this day
That I have seen him
The Spirit of this Knight called to mine
As he came into the field
Of the Midsummer's Tourney
Astride a horse of dappled grey
His amour almost fey
A strange indigo blue
Around his head concealing
Yet, revealing his ancient ancestry
A metal mask in the shape of a swan

I Know You !

As I sat next to my father
Who had called me home
From the Holy Isle
I watched you
The winged feel in y Heart
Came up into my eyes and I thought

I Know You !

Yet I did not know your story
So I gazed upon the device
On your shield
A Unicorn rampant
By the seer’s art, I let this tell me more
Of who you are
I followed the symbol
On an inner quest for knowing

A White Hart hurdled through the forest
Someone on a horse came rushing through
Charging through the forest
Pelted by the branches
A whirlwind of leaves in their wake
Horse and rider leaped through
An invisible gate
An enchanted place
Where mirror meets reflection

The White Hart still ahead turned
Quite suddenly into a white rabbit
The rider taken aback
Stops and thinks twice
About chasing rabbits he turns around
And sees before him a White Lady
He cam down from his horse
To kneel in Her Light

In the flash of an instant, a vision
Came and went
The Knight in Indigo amour rode by
And I stood and called
"Sir Knight"

You turned and caught my ribbon
You locked my eyes, only briefly
Then I let out my breath

You Are Back !

Will this be the life we can be together
My Priestess self came forward
To take my heart into hiding

I watched the gallantry and foolishness
Of a jousting tourney
To be played out before me
I watched my Love Win the Rose
As he came forward toward me
A mad and terrible knight, all in black
Came forward to challenge the Defender
For he who wins become Defender of the Rose
The mad knight concealed an iron thorn
And sought to give to the underworld
And would have had I not
Seen the treachery
And my seer vision and then called out
With a power in my voice

Stand Your Charge
Or, Forfeit Your Life

The wave hit him and the horse
Refused to move
But not before the lance had torn
You amour sleeve, its deadly thorn
Piercing your very side
Almost taking you from me once again


This time I shall not let you go
And I believe the Goddess
Will allow it to be so
My hand hovers over your heart
A strong beat in cadence with the earth
You will live
And I will love you
Your eyes look up from the depths of sleep
They still burn a thunderous passion
I place my fingers on your lips
Asking silence
There are no words
Only this

A kiss that is long and deep
And as I drink from you well

I will give you the Kiss of Remembrance

Poetry - Love Calls

Love Calls

Love calls me to come outside,

Leaving the comfort zone of myself,
And the protective fortress behind.

To discover your needs before my own;
To find my fulfillment lies hidden
In the exchange of I for Us.

Love calls and I answer tentatively

Treading on uncertain ground;
Testing its ability to bear
The weight of my heart and expectations

Fear of falling,
Causing me to love gingerly.

Holding my breath, I take a chance
On losing myself in you.

Pleasantly surprised to find,
You so generous with your tenderness

Your secret places.
Putting your trust in my hands.

I stand ashamed of all
I still withhold from you,

And. I am challenged to forsake
Everything that I consider safe.

Love calls and my yearning races

Ahead of my suspicious will.
Throwing caution to the wind

I release all that I am.
Only to find that I've lost nothing

And found everything in the discovery that the real comfort zone
is in your arms

- Unknown Author

Poetry - Holding You Close

Holding You Close

I wake up in the morning and
Oh, how I feel such desires for my Love Flower.

You are the one that I hold close to my heart,
Never to let go, for you are so me.

I ache inside to be held close by you,
Those tender kisses and hot desires.

I am all yours now and forever,
Physical, mental, and oh, so much more!

We step into the light and it will be fine,
For we share all that we are and will be.

We are lovers and soulmates, oh, yes!
A chance for a once in a lifetime love.

I give you my heart and soul to have and hold,
And you know that you are truly my best friend.

With so many choices, we found each other,
And, yes! You mean so much to me!

All in all, in all you do, and me too,
We will always be together and in love!

Nicole Lynn, I love you so very much!
I always have an always will!

A Poem of deep passion and love for my wife-to-be, Nicole Lynn.
Inspired by words she wrote to me in a beautiful card, April 12, 2009

Copyright, David Kingsnorth Patterson, April 23. 2009

Poetry - The Dance

The Dance is the story of how we can live soulfully on a daily basis. It is the story of discovering why our quest for self-improvement does not lead to happiness or better lives or a more peaceful, just world. It is the story of finding who we really are, becoming all we are and knowing it is enough. It is the story of our struggles with those things that make it hard to remember who and what we really are, the places where is easy to become afraid-in our culture, the places where we deal with sex and death and money and power.

The Dance

By Oriah Mountain Dreamer

I have sent you my invitation, the note inscribed on the palm of my hand by the fire of living. Don’t jump up and shout, “Yes this is what I want! Let’s do it!”. Just stand up quietly and dance with me.

Show me how you follow your deepest desires, spiraling down into the ache within the ache, and I will show you how I reach inward and open outward to feel the kiss of the Mystery, sweet lips on my own, every day.

Don’t tell me you want to hold the whole world in your heart. Show me how you turn away from making another wrong without abandoning yourself when you are hurt and afraid of being unloved.

Tell me a story of who you are, and see who I am in the stories I am living. And together we will remember that each of us always has a choice.

Don’t tell me how wonderful things will be … someday. Show me you can risk being completely at peace, truly okay with the way things are right now in this moment, and again in the next and the next and the next…

I have heard enough warrior stories of heroic daring. Tell me how you crumble when you hit the wall, the place you cannot go beyond by the strength of your own will. What carries you to the other side of the wall, to the fragile beauty of your own humanness ?

And after we have shown each other how we have set and kept the clear, healthy boundaries that help us live side by side with each other, let us risk remembering that we never stop silently loving those that we once loved out loud.

Take me to the places on the earth that teach you how to dance, the places where you can risk letting the world break your heart, and I will take you to the places where the earth beneath my feet and the stars overhead make my heart whole again and again.

Show me how you take care of business without letting business determine who you are. When the children are fed, but still the voices within and around us show that soul’s desires have too high a price, let us remind each other that it is never about the money.

Show me how you offer to your people and the world the stories and the songs that you want our children’s children to remember, and I will show you how I struggle, not to change the world, but to love it.

Sit beside me in long moments of shared solitude, knowing both our absolute aloneness and our undeniable belonging. Dance with me in the silence and in the sound of small daily words, holding neither against me at the end of the day.

And when the sound of all the declarations of our sincerest intentions has died away on the wind, dance with me in the infinite pause before the next great inhale of the breath that is breaking us all into being, not filling the emptiness from the outside, or from within.

Don’t say “Yes!” Just take my hand and dance with me.

Poetry - Dancing with My Love

Dancing with My Love

The day has come again to begin anew
Come take my hand and dance with me.

The sun appears above filling the sky
Butterflies wander among the wildflowers.

This is our time my love, just for us
You and I understand how we feel.

Take my hand honey, and dance with me
Spinning and turning as only we know how.

Let us celebrate a love that is so pure
So come babe, dance with me, forever and ever.

Everyone is looking at us just to see
I feel so blessed to have you to love.

This is our adventure, a lifetime meant for us
So sweetheart, take my hand and dance with me.

Let us celebrate our love for the world to see
Take my hand, let us dance, just you and me.

A special poem for my wife-to-be Nicole Lynn

David K. Patterson, April 8th - 2009

Poetry - Look Up and Feel

Look Up and Feel

Look up and feel the radiance of the sun
The breeze touches your heart so dear

Know that you do belong right here.
Finally, it begins to make sense.

For you have Spirit at your side
She's the one who knows you so.

She comes to you with a smile
And now you finally can believe

Friend, sage, and guide, all in one
Thanks for being here just for me

To hold and love me my dear one

For my dear friend Spirit

David Kingsnorth Patterson,
April 7th - 2009

Poetry - A Precious Rose

A Precious Rose

See the precious rose as it
Floats upon the ocean waves.

It seems to have been placed there for me
To hold in my hands and feel its beauty.

Oh, see how it has bloomed and grown,
It touches my heart so deep.

Even though I have rescued it from the waves,
It too touches me and I seem to know.

You and I have been touched by God,
Who fills us with love and such desires.

Come join me on this magickal journey
that we show us the way of the heart.

For Rose Barber, On Easter
David K. Patterson, April 7th, 2009

Poetry - Time After Time

Time After Time

Here I am, lying in bed,
Listening to the clock tick away,
You're close to me and on my mind.

So many crazy things are happening,
How dare anyone try to hurt my love!
There are so many circles of confusion.

Oh, we have such needs and expectations,
Nothing can stop what we have together,
God has planned and directs our destiny.

Flash backs to the old and once beens,
Nothing seems right and how it hurts,
Those memories are now in the past.

Push all that away and begin anew,
Hold onto me, and pull me close,
You are safe, time after time.

Suitcase of memories from another time,
Nothing can touch you ever again,
Close the door and lock it away!

You know that you have found me,
If you fall, I will catch you,
I am loving you true, time after time.

A poem of encouragement and love for
my precious Nicole Lynn Patterson

David Kingsnorth Patterson, March 7th 2009

Poetry - I Want You to Know

I Want You to Know

I want you to know, babe,
How very much I love you!
Even these words, don't tell the story.

I look up and see a beautiful rainbow,
It merges within the magick of the moon,
It's what makes you special to me.

Come here precious and hold me tight,
Oh, how I need you right now!
Please kiss me and love me so!

Three faeries come to light the nite,
Wings full of such glitter and joy,
Joining our hearts together as one,

Mo anan cara, now and forever!
A beacon and guide just for me,
You are my beautiful love so true.

Ah, those beautiful words, "I Love You",
To treasure and live them everyday,
You have become the love of my life

You are full of such joy and confusion,
As we discover our hearts desires,
Here you are, such a part of me!

Precious woman, come into to my life,
Loving me with such hot passions,
Our love grows with each passing moment,

Come tell me your fears and stories,
Let's cross that magick bridge together,
In a union of passion and desires.

For my precious Nicole Lynn,
"I Love You" with such passion!

David Kingsnorth Patterson, March 6th 2009

Poetry - Dreams About You

Dreams About You

A beautiful angel came to me in a dream,
Life is not always what is seems to be,
She brought me to a special place,
And gave me a gift that changed my life.

She whispered, "Take Nicole's hand now!",
She's the one who looks up to you,
Yet, she'll lead you to dreams come true,
Only when you close your eyes & open your heart.

Together, we can get through the darkness,
Where rainbow colors wrap around us,
Oh, see the beauty without any end!
Rainbow dreams and a love so true.

You are the keeper of our dreams,
Dream sweetly of love and the light,
I share with you my joys and sorrows.
Our love will get us through the nite.

A special poem written for my best friend
and wife-to-be Nicole Lynn.

David K. Patterson, 4th March 2009

Poetry - Seeing Just Us

Seeing Just Us

Come closer for awhile my love,Tell me all about you story...

What do you feel right now ?What do you see just for you ?

Once there was much pain and suffering,Full of black clouds and such a myst...

Something stopped you in your tracks,So you could see from your heart and soul...

Now is the time to push it all away,Looking only to whom you have become...A future that is meant just for you...

Look, the sun and a rainbow have now appeared,As we join together to love just like this...

You must know how much I really need you,Seeing us together, just talking and being,Holding, kissing and knowing that it's okay...

Oh, there are still challenges to overcome,But, that is the true test for just us...

This is us now, having so much fun,Oh, it's a ride to discover ourselves,Laughing and giggling like small kids...

What is happening now babe ?Making new memories every single day,The future is yours, mine, ours to grab hold...

There's a cross at the front of the church,I face you, slipping on the magick ring,Seeing your eyes sparkle as I say, "I Do!"...

I see a house, our new home for us,Land, animals, and just us together,Cooking dinner and sharing the day...

I see you in a beautiful dress,Oh, now it's an erotic outfit,"Come Davy, take me and come inside"...

You and I were just meant to be,Feeling such a grace as God touches us,Everyone sees us, just so in love...

See us together on a trip,Going places to learn and discover,Seeing us, just us, as "mo anan cara"

There is a wishing well and wizard nearby.He looks at you, "Nicole, come here now!",You have such a story to tell it all...

Look at that big smile, beaming from you!This is us, just us, being so true,Sharing a life that's just meant to be...

Listen, you can hear our baby girl,Our pride and joy, who stops to say,"Mommy, I love you bunches of flowers!"...

God looks down, seeing us just together,We are at a gathering, an anniversary,Filled with love from friends and family...

Babe, I expect so much from you,And even more, seeing just us...

Babe. Take my hand, and hold on!
Experience a life that is meant just for us!
Our dreams and hopes are coming true!
Seeing just us!


A special poem written for my true love,
Nicole Lynn Patterson

David Kingsnorth Patterson
Copyright, February 25th - 2009

Poetry - The Way That You Love Me, Babe

The Way You Love Me, Babe

The way you love me, babe,
Those precious looks, a touch
and that gentle smile...

The way you love me, babe,
With flaming heart and
such desires in your eyes...

And, oh, the patience we have...
Your will and strength for permitting
us to grow and understand...

Oh, how I share your longing and desires,
To consummate this richness in its time...

Oh, how deep our love has become,
Full of vigor, wants and desires...

My hand reaches out to touch you again,
To remember every part of my angel...

The Way You Love Me, Babe!


A Valentine's Sonnet for the most precious woman,
my Nicole Lynn Patterson

David Kingsnorth Patterson,
Valentine's Day - February 14th, 2009

Poetry - A Diamond Meant Just For Me

A Diamond Meant Just for Me

I was walking along one fine day,
What a mist there was in the morn...

There was a sparkle that I came upon,
Oh, such a faerie to touch my life!

She's such a diamond, oh so rare,
Loving me like no one ever did before...

My precious Nicole is so very special,
Nothing can change the love I feel for her...

Once in a lifetime, you hold someone dear,
Once in a lifetime, you truly understand...

The journey begins when you open your heart,
To discover what has been there all along...

Someone to touch your soul, oh so real,
A life that was always meant to be...

Now your dreams are oh so true,
A diamond meant just for me!

A special Valentines Day message
Written for Nicole Lynn Patterson

Copyright (c) David K. Patterson, February 9, 2009

Poetry - I Need You

I Need You

The sun in my night -
A warm embrace takes hold of me -
It's You!

I long to hold you in my arms -
Catch your tears -
I need you here with me!

You change who I am -
A Love Flower within
With your tender loving care!

I have blossomed -
Fully beautiful -
Because you love me

Thru and Thru

Dedicated to my Davy.
" I love you my precious LoveBug"

Nicole Lynn Hutchins Patterson, December 25, 2008

Poetry - Loving you True

Loving You True

I see my darling and truly know
That you love me so very much

Oh, how I love to kiss your tender lips
Oh, those eyes are so beautiful and deep

Your hands take mine as we walk
Everywhere and nowhere, just being us

I get lost in my feelings for you
Knowing we are meant for each other

You are such an angel and princess all in one
Ready to give yourself and love to only me

How I long to hold you close to me
And love you as only you deserve

A love like this has never been seen
So perfect, so pure, and so us!

Written for my sassy and precious wife - Nicole Lynn Patterson

David K. Patterson, September 18th 2007

Poetry - Always

Always

Whispers upon my skin
Ocean waves crash against dreams ...
I lay asleep always in your arms

Whispers tickle my ear
Sunshine kisses my hopes ...
Awaken, I watch through your eyes

Whispering Always yours
Feeling you Near
Soulmates …

Whispers of Love
Stars that Shine …
For You will Always be Mine …

Nicole Lynn Hutchins - May 19, 2006

For My Love, David Kingsnorth Patterson

"I Love You So, Your Mate

Poetry - Come Dance with Me

Come Dance With Me

Come dance with me this bright nite
Come open the boughs of the forest wide
Ah, see the faerie lights so bright
Never mind what you might see

I see a faerie who knows me well
There are forbidden sights meant for us
Oh, look and taste, delightful honey fruits
And the moon shines upon thy staff
Let us drink and play and fulfill our desires

There is a liquid song from faerie flutes
Come and dance as we spin our spells
It flows and braids all around us
But don't forget who you are to us

A Love and Magick for Our Eternity

A beautiful song and poem meant for
my lover, Nicole Lynn

David K. Patterson, January 12th 2009

Poetry - My Love David

My Love David

I never knew there was a feeling like this --
So rich, deep and true

I never knew I’d fall in Love --
With a man so loving and true

I never knew I would want to spend forever --
Until I found you

David - You awakened a passion --
Within my heart, body and soul

I love you so deeply --
That I ache with the reality

Longing For you

Nicole Lynn Hutchins - June 9th 2006

“Enchanted with Fantasy, An Everlasting Love - I Love You !!”