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Poems for My Wife

Love’s not Magic and Luck; It’s Hard Work and Choice

February 6, 2016 By Thomas Ortega II

So many people think: "Love just happens to you magically, in a blink. There's nothing you can do." That, my friend, is pure crap; Don't buy any of that. It is this common trap that will make …

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Not “Goodbye”, But “See You Later” Instead

February 5, 2016 By Thomas Ortega II

No piercing screams e’er to be heard, there’ll be no first step nor first word. No sweet memories will we make; There’ll be no first date and no heartbreak. We did not fight over a name, but …

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My Love Cookies

February 18, 2013 By Thomas Ortega II

I know you love me because you listen, even when I give a ted'ous mission. I don't like most sweets, like candies and such, but I love cookies oh so very much. I prefer 'em hot, straight …

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The Things I Do for Love

February 17, 2013 By Thomas Ortega II

When I was younger and wanted to say, "I love you". It was a grand old display. Material gifts were often the norm, futile attempts to prevent the forlorn. After our marriage, things …

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More than a Year

February 16, 2013 By Thomas Ortega II

More than a year's passed, since my last rhyme; More than a year's passed!? That's quite a long time. So much has gone on, much life has passed by. Happiness does that; It makes the time …

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Somedays I wonder

October 21, 2011 By Thomas Ortega II

Somedays, I take pause and wonder inside, "How come this beauty stands here at my side?" I lean in to kiss your succulent lips and to throw my arms around your soft hips. I look in your …

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