A Quiver

A quiver a nod the slightest toss of her hair A purse of her lips a shy crease playing at the edges of her sealed mouth A gesture imperceptible a moment's tilting of a finger The most indeterminate of steps forward now Stop heart await

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/19/2020 5:48:00 PM

Delicate pretty love poem.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2020 8:28:00 PM

Thanks for the sweet comment, Caren. Light and Love, Gershon

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/19/2020 5:29:00 AM

Lovely verse... a vision of inspiring love.. God B L E S S you always

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2020 5:03:00 PM

Thank you for your heart-felt, encouraging words, Regina. Season's Blessings, Gershon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/18/2020 8:33:00 PM

Gershon, There it is...the genius perceived. I wait so long to read poems like this, sometimes. "the slightest toss of her hair" Magnificent poem. Oh, forgot to mention..a Fave! -Richard

Quoth Theraven
Date: 12/20/2020 6:53:00 PM

Gershon, Heart of lion, soul of a poet.., unshaken patience of Job. And you're not so bad yourself.. ha! Season's Greetings, -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2020 5:00:00 PM

Thank you for your warm words of encouragement, Richard, and special thanks for the FAVE! Season's best, Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/18/2020 6:19:00 AM

You've got to do a part two lol. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/18/2020 10:58:00 AM

Ha, ha! I'l have to title part two 'A Quaver.' :)