Brian Baumgarn Poet Free verse

Faithful

He remembered when they met.
He had said, "Sure, but I don't
dance very well." Then later, after 
a drink and some casual palaver 
she had shared, "I don't tan, my skin
is too pale, I glow in the dark."

Funny that people just meeting will
point out their perceived faults first.
We want other people to know "why"
they will be disappointed in us.
It was different with her. She
accepted him.He could talk to her. 

He was ecstatic getting to know her,
disheartened when the roads
of their lives diverged. He still retains
a fond memory, clear and constant 
as time's ever ticking clock.  
Much warm light from candles burning
in the windows of her eyes.

Always pure, bright, glowing, 
ever faithful.

                                Faithful
                                12-5-15
                                Free Verse

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Poet Destroyer A March 26, 2016 at 12:50 AM Brian, a lovely poem, i love the words here. LINDA Brian Baumgarn April 12, 2016 at 6:24 AM Thanks for reading this one, too, Linda. It was actually written for my ex because when she visits her grandkids we are both watching the kids eyes. I noticed hers being the same. She has been remarried for years, but wasn't offended.

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2015 at 8:29 AM Thanks Brian.

Richard Lamoureux December 21, 2015 at 9:07 AM I'm sure she would. Brian Baumgarn December 22, 2015 at 11:46 PM A Blessed and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you and yours, Richard!!

Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 8:36 AM This is quite lovely! I liked the mood you created. Brian Baumgarn December 20, 2015 at 10:56 PM Thanks, Richard, it is actually about meeting my ex. I think she would approve. I hope it seems complimentary.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 4, 2015 at 5:43 AM - Beautiful poems, Brian (7) - // Anne-Lise :) Brian Baumgarn December 6, 2015 at 11:03 PM Thanks, Anne Lise! It was kind of a wistful poem about meeting and after with my ex. Lots of years ago, tehe. We talk on the phone all the time and It is better to remember the good things about someone, I believe. Thanks for reading and commenting.