Mark Ackerson Poet Rhyme

Gifts of Love

I used to say I love you, many years ago –
My passion-cries were wings of flight!
Like burning arrows pierced upon a snowy night,
I loosed my songs to let you know.

So long ago! So many years will change a man.
And now the songs of love lie burnt
Like cindered, wasted chars of music never learnt.
I live my life as best I can.

So now I only open doors for you -  you nod.
I rub your aching back -  you moan.
You only frown -  I work my fingers to the bone.
My quiver’s broken, bare and flawed.

I still go on, I weed your flower beds -  you pout.
I always serve as you command.
I take you to a restaurant -  I hold your hand.
You point to trash -  I take it out.

I buy you gifts -  you ask me of my whereabouts.
I see your tears -  I hold you near,
My arrows burnt by what I hold most dear -
Your nods, your frowns, your tears and pouts.

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Sara Kendrick May 12, 2015 at 2:57 PM Congrats on your winning work..Sara Mark Ackerson May 12, 2015 at 4:31 PM Thanks, Sara!

Sandra Haight May 11, 2015 at 10:26 AM Mark, stopping back to read your awesome poem once again and to congratulate your on your fine win! Sandra Mark Ackerson May 12, 2015 at 4:30 PM Thanks for stopping, Sandra. I truly appreciate your words!

Mark Trichet May 10, 2015 at 6:27 PM Nicely done Markus. Loved it and congrats on the win mate Mark Ackerson May 12, 2015 at 4:28 PM Hey, great name, Mark! Thanks!

Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2015 at 3:37 PM oh my!! Kind of a sad one, I must say. But I love the quality of your writing. So nice to find someone new like you here. Congrats on a well deserved win. You are my newest favorite poet. Mark Ackerson May 10, 2015 at 4:45 PM Shucks Andrea, I'm all bushy now... thanks!

Skat A May 10, 2015 at 11:07 AM Congratulations Mark. SKAT Mark Ackerson May 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM Thanks Skat, not something I would ordinarily write...

Poet Destroyer A May 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM Mark, congratulations on the fine win... PD Mark Ackerson May 10, 2015 at 10:23 AM Thanks, PD!

Jan Allison May 10, 2015 at 8:27 AM Guess we do change over the years but our love remains strong - a great take on the theme :-) Hugs Jan xx Mark Ackerson May 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM we change alright, all I need do is look in the mirror

Sandra Haight May 1, 2015 at 2:49 PM Wonderful, Mark. Yes, married love does manifest itself differently as the years go by, but it still remains love. This was very touching. I think you based it on Visual 2. The rules ask that we show what visual beneath the poem. Best wishes for the contest! Sandra Mark Ackerson May 2, 2015 at 2:32 PM LOL, I keep botching contest rules. Thanks, Sandra!