Foreword

A Taste Of Paradise is a poetry manuscript modified from a poetry chapbook I wrote under the guidance of Dr. Ricardo Sanchez.

- Stephen W. Cote, July, 1995

A Taste Of Paradise

A collection of poetry by Stephen W. Cote

Morning Free

Let them believe
Everything they want to be
Let them spread their wings
Answer your wish softly
     - morning free

Let them count each second
Dangerous moments mark the rising tide
Let them ride the wave
Share the fantasy, one hell of a ride

Let their hearts touch each others' mind
As the shackles close over their regret
Watch where they drop the key
And take it all back
     - when you want to forget

Sowing their wild seeds
They appease the bloody, aching wound
Were was she when he had a need
Into the shining dream he let his hopes balloon

Come away from the imprisoning terrain
Embrace everything - morning free
He will help nail her cross
And watch their lives flow away
     - morning free

I crept over rocks, into the sea
Leaving behind solitude and the hopeful part of me
Sinister eyes probed me, forever hungry
My silence rebelled for my life
     - morning free

Moods inspired by inner beauty
     Reassuring from our tranquility
          Radiate from us

Feelings encouraged and nurtured
     Ushering in our oneness
          Embrace us
          Morning Free