Even Then
even in the most desolated place
the palm trees bend in a forgiving grace
and valiantly adorn the surly vista with old lace
sewn satin ribbons torn to jagged little strips
the slightest of currents then joyfully skips
along like fingers over old piano keys
the fronds sway and bounce in rifts
even with the most severe breeze
gazing down on the ocean’s rocky cliffs
the beauty of each wave’s animated curl
commands all the senses enclosed like a pearl
so completely held in its thunderous space
aqua blue hopes of the days spent cliche
yearn for rest upon a sandy doorway
even as I write of visions to impart
and hold them darling inside my heart
my love for you forevermore hovers near
i feel it in the birdsong sung for you with cheer
and in the seas murmur of each sensuous glance
felt with the caress of palms quivering goodbye
against the silk of the sultry wove sky
9-16-2020
Brian's Choice 11 contest 1st place
Copyright © Jeanne Mcgee | Year Posted 2020
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