Love of My Life

Still small hours
Morning delights;
Breath of fresh air


A touch stirs
I awake to awareness:
A fond embrace


Joy in your eyes
Touch beyond time;
Rapture in a moment


What a blessing
To be aware of love:
Lovely eyes follow


Joy is feeling
Belonging and giving;
Sparkle at love's altar


Each day a gift
Of love and loving;
Laughter in your eyes


Thank you dear Ann:
Love of my life
Laughter of my days


So many years
Signposts and raptures;
Four decades two-gather


Class of '75
Seemed just a flash;
Hindsight feels nostalgia


Life's a short summer
We're mere flowers;
Love lives forever


So here we go
Hand in hand;
One whole in twin hearts



Leon Enriquez
22 Feb 2014
Singapore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mehta Avatar
April 28, 2014 at 5:57 AM
Awesome write, Congrats on your poem being featured this week, Leon
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April 28, 2014 at 6:09 PM
Dear Dr Ram: Thank you for your kind comments. Leon
Alexander Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Each day is definitely a gift, such elegant writing. Thank you for commenting on my writes. I look forward to reading more. - Mike.
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February 24, 2014 at 12:21 AM
Dear Michael: Thank you. Leon
Onclaud Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 8:28 AM
love is forever even if summer is short... such a mellow hymn of sweet dedication to a heart-twin, leon.. this makes me sigh!.. huggs
Enriquez Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Dear Nette: I wrote this as a morning surprise for my darling. Glad it touched you as well. Yes, like wine, human love does mellow with time. Forty years ago, she asked me: "Do you think love lasts?" And I said: " Ours will." And then, it was all work and magic! Ha-ha-ha! Thanks for the comments. Leon
Kayode Avatar
February 23, 2014 at 12:24 AM
A great one Leon,life is truly a short summer... kudos Leon.
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February 23, 2014 at 1:14 AM
Dear Kayode: Glad to hear from you. Thanks. Leon
Smith Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Wow amazing...She must be one special lady..my favorite is...Each day a gift Of love and loving; Laughter in your eyes ......That is what I look for in a woman.....Tim
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February 22, 2014 at 6:18 PM
Dear Tim: Glad these words resonate well with you my friend. Yup, Ann's my college sweetheart and best friend. Thanks for all your kind words and support. Leon
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February 22, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Ahhh!! So romantic for a wonderful lady in your life..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Enriquez Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 6:21 PM
Dear Sara: Thank you. Glad you connected with my morning musing. My darling is in dream-o-land sleeping right now like an angel. Leon
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