It's been six or seven years, I'd given up on the feeling, and somehow, by accident, I ended up in love with a fabulous girl named Tina.  She greeted me every day I came home from work and would cook a different meal every day, never anything twice.  It was amazing!  She was a school teacher in Poway.  She was separated from a bad marriage to someone I knew in a Jeep club.  We were friends for a year or two and I helped her when no one else did.  We had a couple dates just as friends because we enjoyed each others company.  When she visited her relatives in Germany we stayed in touch by email.  She was a bit younger than me and I knew she would never be interested, and I didn't worry about it, having such a good friend was fine.  Till we kissed.  It was all by accident.  I was floored!  We started dating seriously.  Finally Tina moved in with me and life was beautiful.  I think Twinkle in my Eye was written on one of Tina's month long visits to Germany.

Twinkle in my eye

A shift of your shoulder, letting loose your hair

A wink of your eye, I’m so very aware

 Sensations run wild and I see in my mind

Fingers tracing your face, you’re one of a kind

Love flowing through me, the smiles we’ve shared

Happiness abounds, thrilling, our hearts have been bared

 It’s magical, so sensuous, your touch sets me afire

Maybe your voice, maybe, sexy attire

Our bodies press close, shudder, flutter, set mood to desire

Full lips to my cheek, my soul soars ever higher

 Not willing to stop, be there miles between

Our next kiss, gentle touch, my waking dream

Till once more we meet, and sparks fill my sky

You’re my girl, my heart, the twinkle in my eye

Daniel Copper

08/26/01