Breath of Love

I hold my breath, impatiently
anticipating spring
and dress the sky delicately 
in stars your bright eyes bring.
Spring days are flushed with love’s warm glow,
the nights untamed by sparks.
Our rhythmic dance for two bestows
full moon to light the dark. 
I’ll never stammer for excuse
to ask for your soft kiss,
or with my words unkind bemuse. 
Our love means more than this -
the shady oak, the rose’s bloom,    
a waterfall’s cascade.
The beauty of a starling’s plume 
when near you seems to fade.
Your words are all the air I breathe.  
In your embrace, I’m whole;
your love’s a thousand spring blooms wreathed
around my yielding soul.
In summer, winter and in fall,
I’ll seek your rambling heart,
but with a breath of love in spring,
we’ll never be apart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Radice Avatar
May 20, 2020 at 12:49 PM
A great read with great rhythm. Congratulations!
Lariviere Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 4:44 PM
very magical
Haight Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 3:25 PM
Rhonda, what beautiful words that speak of a beautiful relationship. Such a romantic, flowing poem. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Sirak Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 8:27 AM
Romance and stunning beauty in every line. Wonderful!
Mcdaid Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 10:09 AM
flowing beautiful the breath through your pen rhonda wishing you a blessed sunday
Callus Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 9:27 AM
What a beautiful breath of love, Rhonda!! It just flows soft and warm and captures me under its spell. Has anyone ever told you how beautifully romantic you can be!:) #7 All the best and have a lovely Sunday. // paul
Chakrabarty Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Ohhh wonderful Rhonda.What a sweet poem! I agree with Gary it is quite magical and enchanting.My fav.For me the TOPPER. God bless you my sweet Rhonda. Rajat
Bateman Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 3:55 AM
Hello Rhonda, A very beautiful and well-conceived Quatrain write here. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. The imagery you've weaved into your verses is quite magical and enchanting. A superb write in every respect. A "7" + A "FAV" from me!! Best Always, Gary
Vaso Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 11:04 PM
I love how the photo matches so well with your beautiful poem! Art and poetry go so well together!!!!
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 9:41 PM
this is gorgeous and lyrical, and I hope it scores tops for you. Go see Jan's poem she wrote about plagiarism.it's very good!!
Guzzi Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 8:09 PM
such a nice love poem, great flow! happy anniversary- Light & Love
Fleming Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 5:13 PM
Just re-read your poem - it truly is superb!! :) john.
Fleming Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 5:10 PM
Fantastic poem, Rhonda! Without doubt one of the best love poems i have seen published here on this site. A seven from me - good luck! :) john.
Allison Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Oh Rhonda this is simply sublime - a 7 from me - good luck in the contest - i think this will spring to the top:-) Hugs jan
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