Devotion

He crosses her lush yard pensively brushing nervous fingers through his hair. With eyes meditating on his desire, their feelings of love are pure and rare. She quietly tends to her blooming garden and pulls the stubborn weeds one-by-one. Drawing near, he keeps her in his gaze. A dream of vows takes flight chasing the sun. She looks up at him, smiling thoughtfully. His heart melts in puddles as he turns away. He loves her too much to steal her from her home. Right here with her, he must patiently stay. She stands and knowingly walks over to him. With a soft kiss on his cheek, she beams. He will wait for her 'til blessings are given though his tender heart bursts at the seams. Where she goes, he will go. Where she stays, he resides. His love is not fleeting. With devotion, he abides. By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Eastman Avatar
April 13, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Touching, brilliant write full of beautiful images and a beautifully flowing rhythm adding so much... I was sooo impressed! Congratulations on this win! I'll mark it as one of my favorites to be sure.
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April 13, 2012 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your win in the wonderful contest P.D. sponsored "Any poem goes~" Rhonda. Love, Carol
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April 12, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Rhonda, a wonderful congratulations.. with your awesome poem.. :-) always~ PD
Onclaud Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM
flows like honey with sensitivity that warms the heart, rhonda.. best to you and huggs!..i like! :)
Culverhouse Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 3:19 AM
so sweet.....love the painting who is the artist??
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March 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Nicely done my friend. Thhis speaks of true, abiding love that will not uproot his delicate flower from the environment which nourishes her. Really well done with great imagery. Love the pic. God Bless, JB
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March 26, 2012 at 8:09 PM
wow! gorgeous! a rare thing to behold these days (lol, that makes me sound a bit cynic). anyway, a great loving-tender poem Rhonda
Kendrick Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Very expressive and emotive work.Enjoyed reading this noon..Beautiful picture of lovely garden..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Merryman Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Rhonda, this is an excellent write! The imagery, your wording is just .. Wow! Love this. Love, Kim
Horne Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 8:31 AM
What a truly beautiful write, Rhonda
Edwards Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Thats true devotion Rhonda..A simply stunning poem xxx Hugs
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March 26, 2012 at 6:07 AM
Sweet-Sweet Poem! My favorit lines are,"He will wait for her until the blessing is given Though his tender heart bursts at the seams." Love that! Keep writing Thanks
Mijares Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 6:06 AM
Wow! that's so lovely.....^_^
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