A Love Story

Once upon a time not quite so long ago
     in a not so distant land I met a girl I know. 
I didn't ride a gallant steed to storm a castle hold. 
     There was no mystic prophecy where your name was foretold 
But time brought us together as our friendship slowly grew
    and through distance found us more alike than ever ere we knew

Our life may not seem a fairy tale although, perhaps in fact, it is
    Because even with a genie's lamp I could not wish for more than this
The alchemy we discovered may not make gold from lead
    But it entwined two unique lives into a single thread.
So often like a storybook, some wait for a day profound
     but I think it's in the everyday where love is truly found

In the notice of a secret smile, a gentle, loving touch, 
     or the linger of a parting kiss to let you know how much
But also in the tougher times in arms of comforting embrace, 
     words that bring encouragement, or hands to wipe tears from your face. 
A half-score of years we've shared, and, though many things have changed,
     the feelings that I held have not in the slightest waned. 

So for every chapter written and for the pages yet unpenned
     Let us make happily ever after ours until it reads ... The End


A half score of years is 10 years

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/1/2018 6:11:00 PM
beautiful, Jesse and a big congrats for your top placement.
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Date: 10/1/2018 2:49:00 AM
Congratulations. Jesse on your great win with this wonderful poem.
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Date: 9/30/2018 10:24:00 PM
I see why this one! Wonderful, Jesse! Congratulations on top win!
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Date: 9/30/2018 9:40:00 PM
This is simply superb Jesse! Michelle chose her first place winner wisely! Congratulations on your wonderful win! I was enchanted! : )
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Date: 9/30/2018 8:42:00 PM
Wow. .such a thrilling poem..each and every line is great...a treasure of an anniversary poem Jesse..I have become your fan
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Date: 9/30/2018 8:00:00 PM
Simply breathtaking!! Your story unfolds like a fairy-tale, and true love conquers all. Indeed it does!!! This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Jesse, on this win. Many wonderful blessings to you and your wife. :) Brandy
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Date: 9/30/2018 4:59:00 PM
absolutely charming Jesse, many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/30/2018 3:43:00 PM
What can I say, Jesse, this charmed me every time I read it (though my mother always told me 'Beware the charming man!) Congratulations and thank you for entering my contest!
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 10/1/2018 9:08:00 AM
Thank you for the placement in your contest. I am deeply honored. I'm not typically charming so I doubt I'm the kind your mom warned you about, but thankfully I have my moments.
Date: 9/8/2018 4:47:00 AM
This is superb. Wonderful write and nice love story.. Keep flying pal.
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Date: 9/6/2018 11:15:00 AM
An excellent and romantic piece of poetry; wonderful imagery; very pleasant read.
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