A Shawl

May my poems be a downy shawl
That guards against the cold;
As peaceful as the flurries fall
That about the woodlands fold.

And May my words sustain you,
Even as a coat of fur—
Warm the soul and hope renew,
As the images occur.

And should you feel the least alone,
May my rhyme a comfort be—
My words a wrap of quietude;
Of repose and harmony.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kulkarni Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Very sweet and warm!!
Merrill  Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Thank you, Smita!
Chircop Avatar
July 9, 2019 at 1:20 AM
A splash in calm beauty..This poem transmits a warm feeling.
Merrill  Avatar
July 9, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Hi Charmaine. “A splash in calm beauty,” a lovely way of putting it. Makes me think...a dip in the restless sea of desire—wading in the wake of wonder...
Krutsinger Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 5:31 AM
Your poems are making me feel like I am being wrapped up and cuddled this morning, Kenneth.
Merrill  Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 1:14 PM
How very kind of you! Stay tuned, even as I weave further tapestries to entertain, comfort, inspire and hopefully evoke an emotion, or two.
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