Golden Glow

When I was coal you mined my soul 
and treasure there you found: 
a heart, stone cold, but solid gold, 
was buried underground. 

So long I hoped and blindly groped 
for rescue by the brave; 
from skulking fears and sour tears 
that haunted my dark cave. 

The sifters left my heart bereft 
of airy thoughts and dreams; 
in all their toil, neglected soil, 
but splashed in barren streams. 

The dirtied face of my disgrace 
you polished with your sleeve; 
your zeal above mere heartfelt love 
in silken arms we'll weave. 

My luster bright in dawning light 
forever shall I owe, 
to she who dug beneath my shrug 
and found the golden glow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Hello Ron, this is a beautifully done poem. I like the last verse. Your friend, /Darlene/
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June 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Hello Ron, You are welcome. I am glad that the glow is still with you. Your welcome. Your friend, /Darlene/
VanHooser Avatar
June 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Hi Darlene, thank you for your comments, in particular on the last verse...that verse harkens back to a time when I really didn't think I was worth finding, but incredibly, that wasn't true and that glow has been there ever since. Thank you again! Your friend, Ron
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