Bequeath No Inlaid Jewel Brocade (Sonnet)

Bequeath to me no inlaid jewel brocade 
If you are called before God calls to me. 
Your saphire blues and ruby reds will fade 
But give me fire that fueled your heart so free.

Your glowing flame a gift from God to thee 
As comfort balm to calm and warm the years. 
If death should call please gift your fire to me 
To stroke my soul and dry my bitter tears. 

If I am called I'll face death without fear 
For then your greatest friend in life is free. 
But hear these words I whisper while still near: 
As friends we've been but lovers now should be. 

Your essence does excite and light my life; 
So faithful friend become my faithful wife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mcmurray Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Thank you very much. tom
Mehta Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 7:55 PM
A nice summation in the couplet. enjoyed it.
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