Inspiration

You have been so dear to me,
                                Warm and gentle you sit beside me,
                                        Although we are apart
                                  You hold out your hands to me,
                                    You ease my trembling heart.

                                 You are the cushion for my head,
                                       The blanket for my soul,
                                      You are the light that fills
                                   The night times darkest hole.
                                           You are and I am.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 8:15 AM
Wondrously composed, Paulette, it was pleasant and enlightening to have read my friend, Aloha~William
Calasibetta Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Thank you Hilo~so glad it was enlightening for you. Blessings, Paulette
M  Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Simply beautiful Paulette! Debx
Calasibetta Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 8:22 AM
Happy you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Laurie Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Hello Paulette ... a great poem to post around St. Valentines Day showing eternal love - thank you Paulette - Lindsay
Calasibetta Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 9:38 AM
Love is in the air! Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
Skelly Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 2:54 AM
Paulette, a simple and effective write..Delice
Calasibetta Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 9:39 AM
Thanks Delice. Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:04 PM
wow, this is very poetic and so beautiful.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 9:39 AM
Glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Kiser Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Quite beautiful and sincere.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 9:41 AM
Thank you M.L.~ it was one of the most difficult times in my life when through the darkness I could find a little light. :)Paulette
Poet Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:48 AM
Elegant and loving writing, Paulette.  Thanks for sharing this gem and for your comment on my page.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Your comments always raise me up.....Thank You. :)Paulette
Agustin Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Wow! Thanks for sharing this. Likewise, thanks for your constant uplifting comments.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Coming from a spiritual and inspirational person like you I am honored to receive your "Wow" comment!. Thank you for stopping by, you made my day! :) Blessings, Paulette
Goff Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Such a loving poem Paulette, and thank you for your kind comment on my poem Labyrinth, am looking forward to Spring, when I can walk my favorites again!
George Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Without inspiration by our side, we poets cannot do anything at all ! It could be one you love dearly or it could be the abstract 'Inspiration'. Beautifully put Paulette.... ! Love it !
Calasibetta Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 5:26 AM
So happy to know you "Love it"~ and you are so correct to say "without inspiration by our side, we poets cannot do anything at all!" Without inspiration we would be empty vessels, and the art of poetic writing would be lost. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
Roper Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 6:46 PM
Great verse, Paulette, those are feelings i have as my husband sits beside me, and one day it will be true. Happy Valentin's Day :)
Calasibetta Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 5:27 AM
Hi Eve, glad you enjoyed it and can relate~I appreciate your uplifting comments. :)Paulette
Y. Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Hi Paulette, Those how inspire us does wonders for soul. You described so well, how the “ one “ who inspires you, means to you. Happy Valentine's Day- Alexis
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Hi Alexis, thanks for stopping by to comment! Happy Valentine's Day to you too! Paulette
DiMino Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Lovely writing. Very Spiritual! One must be, to bring out, the real will be yours forever in another. Love knows truth...and then time and space are of little consequence.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:34 PM
Indeed! It was a spiritual moment for me, realizing I am never alone. Thanks for stopping by, hope you are having a wonderful Valentine's Day! :)Paulette
Buhagiar Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Valentine Days brings romantic emotions.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:36 PM
Romance fills the air~Happy Valentine's Day My Friend! :)Paulette
Poet Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Paulette, you have written a gorgeous and touching poem. It was a pleasure to read.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Lasaad~I am glad it brought you pleasure~I wanted to express my tender feelings to someone who although could not be present was only there for me. Happy Valentine's Day My Friend. :)Paulette
Gasun Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Beautiful and heartwarming poem this is my dear friend Paulette. I enjoyed reading it tonight. Thanks for sharing. Advance happy Valentines! God bless you always.
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Len, Happy Valentine's Day to You Too! Glad my poem evoked a heartwarming moment for you. Blessings, Paulette
Deo Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 6:11 PM
Second attempt to comment (glitches). Like Heidi Sands, my first response was: "so beautiful." Truly inspired from above. Yet allows for St. Valentine's love! Shalom shalom
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Thank you so much for your "beautiful" comments. Happy Valentine's Day to you my friend. :)Paulette
Sands Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 2:58 PM
Beautiful and comforting Paulette. A peaceful poem :)
Calasibetta Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Heidi, thank you for stopping by to comment. I am glad it gave you a sense of peace, as it gave me when I wrote it. Happy Valentine's Day! :)Paulette
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