For You - I Will Always Have Time

He waits, by the gate, alone
I never know quite what for, 
Family ties divided, 
withdrawn, perhaps forlorn.

His life is riotous,
yet his soul is gentle, 
although the mind; tumultuous 
his heart is sentimental.

For he loves her, he knows
a fair kind lady 
who greets him with a smile
and removes all malady.

His love is friendship,
considerate and mild,
not a lovers fair,
but a genuine; thanks for being there.

He waits by the gate, 
carries her bag
as she leads him into a world
of joy, avoiding the drag.

After he leaves, 
he returns with a smile,
a cake for her birthday,
welcoming, free of beguile.

He is loved, 
her gift for all, 
but to him,
it is in no way small.

Her heart is fire, 
flame, and care,
and she comes to gate,
knowing he will be there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 6:39 PM
Hello Lifes Tapestry, this poem is beautifully done. Have a nice evening my friend.
Moore Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:16 AM
Lovely!
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 6:45 PM
Now this is great poetry! A well crafted piece. I hope it's for a contest, lol...
Tapestry Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 6:58 PM
No, just for him.
Green Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 8:35 AM
The picture this created in my mind made me smile even though it had a sad undertone to it. Some people are genuinely nice and some can take that gesture in a different way. It is heartbreaking to fall for someone who treats you like your are special but has no romantic feelings intended. Nicely done.
Tapestry Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 8:37 AM
Well the back story is in an email. Privacy protected :)
Allison Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 4:29 AM
sounds very much like two friends where I live, a very touching beautiful piece of poetry. adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Tapestry Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 6:38 AM
Thank you, we are. :)
Bocsa Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 4:23 AM
It is a challenging poetry of unexpected beauty, a little a bit touched by sadness, but all noble souls may feel sometimes melancholy of the season.
Tapestry Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 6:38 AM
He was lost for a long time. :)
Blown Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 2:53 AM
sounds as small town 'usual' when i think back decades decades and years : ) ya really!
Tapestry Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 6:40 AM
Its school yard friends.
Vaso Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 1:29 AM
That is very beautiful write!!!!!!!!!!
Tapestry Avatar
November 1, 2018 at 6:39 AM
The heart gives the only way it knows how. Thanks Art, hope you are feeling better :)
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