Paula Lee Poet Prose

Once Upon a Valentine

i present myself to you as a gift
  although one to be shared
you may not own me for i grow
  wild
i am as rare as i am complex
i am an enigma
you pursue me with passion
touching with warmth
then gently lay me in an oasis
wonderfully cool and fresh
i flourish with your care
and appear to grow toward you
  around you
don't be frightened, i am simply
  dancing to your smile
i fear your strength, hold me
  gently, yet firmly
my stem is strong, flexible, allowing
  freestanding motion
hold me close to you and breathe
be mindful of the moments we share
i will fill you with scents
shifting daily with air and fire
the consistency of your nourishment
  will allow me to thrive
 with you

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Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2018 at 2:54 PM - You are writing great, a lovely poem Paula :) - Welcome to Poetry Soup :) - // Sun :) Anne-Lise Andresen June 11, 2018 at 1:04 PM Sunshine Smile :) Paula Lee June 11, 2018 at 6:48 AM thank you! tell me, what does -// sun mean, please

Joseph May June 10, 2018 at 12:31 PM Beautiful write Paula,,Welcome to Poetry Soup Paula Lee June 11, 2018 at 7:02 AM much appreciated. i'm curious, how did you see it in the first place? and, why did you like it? i ask, because no one has ever seen what i've written and wondered what someone might think and why. i just read your writing about ravens. i believe they are magical and represent good. according to native myth, the raven can bring good luck and if one crosses your path with food in its mouth, you have a gift headed your way.