The inspiration for my Valentine’s Day postcard this year led me to this poem by Gene Olson, a poet who lives “somewhere in western Canada.”
If My Heart Had Wings
by Gene Olson

If my heart had wings
It could not fly any higher
Than it does when you and I are together

The sweet sound of your breathing
Your unrelenting breathing
Oh my…what it does to me

In your laughter I can feel your smile
I can just tell that it starts in your eyes
But, you must know, it ends deep in the pit of my soul

Your voice, so sweet and soulful
It raises my spirits whenever I hear it
It has embedded itself deep in my dreams

Oh…your sighs when we share an intimate moment
They take my breath away
As if you are breathing my soul deep into your being

Your whit, it snaps like a whip
And takes me by surprise every time
So quick and intelligent, it always brings a smile to my face

And your jealousy, what a sight to behold
It strikes like a snake, overpowering your prey
Leaving them whimpering in a corner like spineless jellyfish

Your beautiful mind though, that’s what I love
Sharing our thoughts, our dreams and our fantasies
It’s what drives you deep into my heart

Your girlish flirtations, hehe
How I do love them
That’s what drew me to you like a moth to the flame

But your heart, your ever-loving heart
It has devoured me and engulfed me in its warmth
It is the glue that binds my soul to yours

If my heart had wings
It could not fly any higher
For it already soars on the currents of our love

I first read Olson's poetry on PoemHunter.com, where he writes the following about himself:

"I live in a small town somewhere in western Canada. I am a fire officer in our local fire department and I am grateful to have the chance to help those who can not help themselves. I recently began writing poetry out of a need to express my feelings and as you will see, I try to put as much feeling into my poems as possible. I live life to the fullest of my abilities and enjoy the benefits of family and good friends. I write for myself, but I hope you can find some enjoyment in my rudimentary poems. Thank you for reading them."