A Statue Is My Heart of Stone

Regally stunning, the way she stands there, hair dancing on a windless day.
She is smiling, and I turn and look behind me, to see the object of her desire.
Is it me that she wants, with those far-away eyes, so much in need of love?
Everyday I come to visit, and tell her of my yearning, of my deepest desires.
I'm not sure, but maybe she feels the same way, by that sweetest of smiles.
Sometimes cloudy skies, bring the tears that stain her face, stinging my heart.
Then as always, the sunshine breaks through, to dry up any trace of her sorrow.
So lovely she waits, like a picture in a book, the way she holds her arms for me.
Even the birds want to be near her, for she is always there, to hear their songs.
I know our meeting, was but the stroke of fate, the way we ran into each other.
And if the legends are true, and I kiss those marbled lips, she will love me too!
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Smith Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 1:55 PM
What a wonderful write Meru, congratulations...
Groen Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Thank You for your kind words, You seem like an interesting person and I will check out your poetry. thanks again.
U.D Palawon  Avatar
February 21, 2017 at 3:47 AM
A hope is what keeps love alive...well done!! :)
Groen Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Thank You for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
Krampe Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Congrats on your win, meru.
Groen Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Thank You so much, I really appreciate it.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 6:22 PM
Very nice. Congratulations on your well deserved 2nd place win with this imaginative poem.
Groen Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Thank You for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
Allison Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Very beautiful personification Meru congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Groen Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Meru, this is a very beautiful poem. Congratulations in the contest!
Groen Avatar
February 22, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
Devonshire Avatar
February 20, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Congratulations on taking second place with your compelling poem, Meru. I looked at this as a metaphor for a woman with a heart of stone. What more baggage could there be? Please send me a soup mail and let me know where I can send your jewelry prize. Also let me know a color or type of jewelry you prefer. Thanks for supporting the contest!
Riggio Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 12:48 AM
I enjoyed this poem
Groen Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 8:10 AM
Thank you Sharon, I appreciate it. Meru
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