Sarai Virden Poet Rhyme

Never So Gently

He holds me never so gently
as a moment hungered then slipped away
his palm upon my heart stands sentry
as a secret kept or a promise made

He turns my grief to grace in the night
branding hope by the love burning in his eyes
etching his heart upon my mind
when doubt reaches in with its lies

Wrapped in his arms of strength so tender
enraptured by his magic of simple pleasure
by every thought my heart conceived 
this man is the man of my dreams

Worthy nay, of all his due
who bears his soul simple yet true
No saint upon the miles trod
but one fond thing he never forgot

Fine sand of time nor water be grasped
without it slipping away
like the real that lies beyond all masks
never altering in the day by day

He gives himself like earth in my hand
a tangible exponential reality
expanding the borders beyond my plans
while our galaxy holds firm by his gravity

I'm the world in his calloused hands
as softly he cups my heart
declaring by me he's a better man
despising the dawn when we part

For touch delayed a remedy must find
the want when EVERYTHING is desired
seems patience is the skill of the wise
for the promises true covenants require

So know today my soul is true
your tender heart I'm holding too
our covenant a promise forever true
the lady in your life who'll never hurt you

Be naked then and unashamed
the heart of the man that's you
who washes over me as a gentle rain
pure as as any heart ever knew

Never stop holding my heart as we sleep
for it carries my soul through the day
your warmth embedded here where I keep
the always of the promise we made

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J. R. Corbin September 25, 2014 at 2:41 PM Just beautiful. You have a grace in your words that captures my heart. It's a warm feeling.

Eileen Manassian July 23, 2014 at 2:30 PM Lovely, Sarai...you are a romantic poetess too! There is magic in your words...I'm enthralled. Lovely write for your beloved. Sarai Virden July 25, 2014 at 8:54 AM Some words come easy sweet Eileen... Hope your day finds you happy and full of smiles <3 HUGS XOXOX

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2014 at 7:28 AM I don't have enough descriptors to say how good this is. Outstanding work, I add my BBBBRAVOOO as well! Sarai Virden July 23, 2014 at 10:33 AM Deep gratitude for such a compliment Richard. I read a comment on Drakes page and learned you've published a book. May I order it? You know I love your writes and heart! Please soup mail me about it.

Robert Lindley July 22, 2014 at 11:30 PM A fantastic write with a truly fantastic ending stanza! "Never stop holding my heart as we sleep for it carries my soul through the day your warmth embedded here where I keep the always of the promise we made" BBBBRAVOOO!!!!!! Sarai Virden July 23, 2014 at 2:07 AM Many thanks Robert, there's something so special about the beat of a heart and the emotion it exudes. Take care my friend.. Love your poems too, the way you write pulls at my heart :-)