Golden Gratitude

A weary world clanging dank chains to deride
sweet whispers, caresses that lovers confide,
where golden hearth glows, I yearn to reside.
Let bedlam be still. Let chaos subside.
In you, I flourish. In you, I abide.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 6/29/2011 3:48:00 PM
Precious words Gerard , well crafted and convey your message . Anne
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Date: 4/29/2011 11:46:00 PM
this is just wonderful, Gerard. I have missed you, not seen your poems for a while!
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Date: 4/3/2011 7:03:00 PM
Feeling and sharing your pain at the loss of exhibition games and perhaps the entire season.. just not the same .. big wigs mess everything up luv.. how have u been? we are just peachy .. my youngest son in military left to go back to California with his wife today and may be shipping out to Libya within days.. oh.. worries now... and those Yankees are giving me gray hair already..haha.. this is why I am a platinum blond luv..haha... got my pinstripe shirt out already .. an MLB classic luv..
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Date: 3/17/2011 11:18:00 PM
Wonderfully poetic….. poetically wonderful…. Hats off to you Gerard.....
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Date: 3/14/2011 3:35:00 PM
this rings with poetic words, Gerard.One of the best I've seen in this category!
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Date: 3/14/2011 3:06:00 PM
A great collage of words which bring poetry to life dear poet ! Inspiring at that dear Sir ! Thank you for this eye opener. much love, james
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Date: 3/14/2011 6:38:00 AM
Awesome lines Gerard my friend.. wonderful message of inspiration expressing the truth of the matter .. good luck in the contest luv.. hope u are doing well ..
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Date: 3/14/2011 4:30:00 AM
Nice write on gratitude with beautiful expressions, Gerard
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Date: 3/14/2011 12:32:00 AM
Beautiful poem Gerard!Love it--kashinath
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Date: 3/13/2011 8:44:00 PM
wonderful poem, wonderful advice. enjoyed this,Gerard. Harry
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Date: 3/13/2011 8:39:00 PM
a soothing piece, gerard whic has this smooth effect in it... great stuff! ) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/13/2011 8:05:00 PM
Hello, G.. how.are.you..a loving nice poem enjoyed... take care...p.d.
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