My World At Times

my world at times
a maze of iron and stone
corridors where escape
is the longing within
your hand lights upon me
butterflies yield becoming doves
i no longer wish to surrender
emboldened by the amaranth you are
i am not alone
i am loved
i am cherished
in my life, you are the pillar
Samson could never move
you are that bird Emily spoke of
in the worst tempest, there is hope
as Neil said, you are too good to be true
but you are
walk with me on paths back
holding your healing hand
your voice a well of wholeness
the voyage from hell within
to the Elysian fields of heavens
life with you
such is my greatest blessing
the amaranth you are

   Oregon   7/23
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rose  Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 3:16 PM
you are that bird Emily spoke of. Which one of her poems do you speak of? If I give you a line do you think you can get the title of a poem for me ? I have been searching for years to no avail. "The bird fell frozen to the ground, without ever once, having had the chance to feel sorry for itself"
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August 6, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Wonderful poem Timothy. Loved itxxx
Ray Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 8:39 AM
thank you Maria
Chakrabarty Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM
I need butterflies and doves. I can't miss either. Love Tim.
Ray Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 8:39 AM
thanks Rajat
Richards Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 12:51 AM
This poem is soul food, like "the amaranth you are". Great pen, Tomothy
Ray Avatar
August 3, 2023 at 7:23 AM
thank you Suzette....
Nicole Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 7:06 PM
"butterflies yield becoming doves." This is beautiful, romantic and magical, all at the same time. It's easy to see that your world is filled with so much love. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Brandy
Ray Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM
thank you Brandy....the symbol of the amaranth is one of healing and immortality....what better to speak for love...often when i muse on the depth of love this song echoes across my heart Rachel Platten - Stand By You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwB9EMpW8eY
Pandit Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Highly romantic -- from one beloved heart to another!
Ray Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 12:30 PM
thank you Vijay...enjoyed your Spring poem....i am a Spring baby, Tuesday's child, and my favorite season
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