As I See Him

He has the chiseled features of a handsome Nordic God,
With perfectly placed brown eyes beneath a noble brow.
A skilled sculptor planed those cheekbones up so very high
And decided a deep dimple to his chin to then endow.

His arms are strong but gentle and make me feel so safe.
I want to be held in them as long as I shall live.
He has a sunny nature and he’d rather love than fight.
Before I’d give him up, I’d rather have my heart pierced with a shiv.

For twenty years he’s filled my life with unadulterated joy,
And is a loving father to his daughters and his son.…….. 
And now this present is the past, it has been fifty years,
Since God sent angels for him and I felt my life was done.

I have his features firmly planted in my heart and mind.
I see them when I’m sleeping and every minute I’m awake. 
As I’m aging he grows younger and more handsome every day,
But I’m hoping in God’s Heaven that will not a problem make.

Written fro Frank's contest "Word Portrait"  April 15, 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Jones Avatar
May 2, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Congratulations Joyce...
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May 1, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Joyce, a nice winning poem in the "WORD PORTRAIT" contest :-) *LINDA
Macfarlane Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 7:12 PM
A beautiful and touching write Joyce....I can feel the love, was a pleasure to read. Congrats on your win! Hugs
Harper Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Joyce, very touching. loving poem, I enjoyed reading it. Congratulations.
Richards Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 7:51 AM
I have often given the same thought, as you spoke in your last two lines, about the loved ones whom I have lost.....so touching and eloquently written dear Joyce!
Burns Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 5:17 PM
How wonderful it would be to grow more handsome with age. Great write and I want whatever your husband is taking. Thanks for your kind words about my poem O'er the Battlements I Do Roam.
Jones Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Just lovely Joyce..
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April 16, 2013 at 3:08 AM
Joyce, it's gorgeous! - Thank you. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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