The subjects of my poems are very diverse. Many relate to aspects of human life in general and others are more specific. I thought I’d start with one of more general interest.
Every bond in love’s embrace
Returns in kind its just reward.
It fills the valuer’s life with grace
And rings the apt harmonic chord.:
If parent and child, a look that pride saith,
If friend and friend, a sweet commune,
If lover and lover, a kiss, a swoon,
Or spouse and spouse, enduring faith.
Reflection
You came with me on love’s spring day
To share your road in part with mine
That sometimes takes the brambled way,
But ofttimes leads to joy divine.
We strolled the path to a placid pond
And dipped our feet off the boardwalk ledge,
Our spirits mirrored, took a pledge
To see more cherished bright days dawned.
Your face and mine in water-sheen
Gazed back to fondly seeking eyes.
I hold the image pure and clean
In secret sight for sweet reprise.
That sacred vision’s vibrancy
Bespeaks the goodness of your soul.
It beacons goodness I extol
And beams contentment back to me.
If little ripples mar our view,
Or sweeping waves bring large distress,
I fret because I care for you.
Know still and all my life you bless.
When or if our separate ways
We have to go and journey on,
I’ll tend your spirit dawn to dawn
For my own spirit’s loving gaze.
Dedicated to Mom & Dad, whose example as parents, friends, lovers and spouses has always been a source of inspiration.
Poetry for Life 