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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Rutherford Avatar
June 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Precious words Gerard , well crafted and convey your message . Anne
Dietrich Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM
this is just wonderful, Gerard. I have missed you, not seen your poems for a while!
Sweetheart Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 7:03 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..
Alsaidi Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Wonderfully poetic….. poetically wonderful…. Hats off to you Gerard.....
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM
this rings with poetic words, Gerard.One of the best I've seen in this category!
Peranteau Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 3:06 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
Sweetheart Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 6:38 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 ..
Mehta Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 4:30 AM
Nice write on gratitude with beautiful expressions, Gerard
Poet Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Beautiful poem Gerard!Love it--kashinath
Horsman Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 8:44 PM
wonderful poem, wonderful advice. enjoyed this,Gerard. Harry
Onclaud Avatar
March 13, 2011 at 8:39 PM
a soothing piece, gerard whic has this smooth effect in it... great stuff! ) huggs, nette
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March 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Hello, G.. how.are.you..a loving nice poem enjoyed... take care...p.d.
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