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Our Love Is Like a Pothole In the Road

Our love is like a pothole in the road -
the world goes rushing by, but it remains.
Midst turbulence, a love that’s overflowed,
carved out by harsh conditions, freezing rains.

A rocky base with cracks around the edge,
exposed by a veneer that’s worn too thin,
a fault or failed condition, some allege,
a patch best soon applied with much chagrin...

But I say no, the gravel and the grit
are gems beneath a layer trials expose.
Though ravages of time have had their way,
a beauty to mine eye, they have bestowed.

Our love is like a pothole plain to see,
a never-tiring joy to splash with glee.

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for the 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 23 Poetry Contest
sponsored by Mark Toney
written on 2/12/2022

Copyright © Jeff Kyser | Year Posted 2022

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Sam Kauffman Date: 1/13/2023 11:24:00 AM Wonderful metaphor Jeff all encased in a sonnet - poetry's often utilized form for a love poem. This is so creative and unique. It's no wonder that it found its way to the winners list! Congratulations! Blessings. Login to Reply Jeff Kyser Date: 1/13/2023 11:30:00 AM I hoped it would be found an bit unusual! Thanks, Sam!

John Watt Date: 1/7/2023 9:35:00 PM Jeff, an apt metaphor for a resilient love that endures the storms and snowplows. I love the sonnet form and you do it justice. Well done, and congrats for another marathon win ~ John Login to Reply Jeff Kyser Date: 1/13/2023 11:31:00 AM Thanks, John, good to hear from you! Hope you are well and enjoying the new year

Lin Lane Date: 1/5/2023 6:31:00 AM An acclaimed write for a win in Mile 23, Jeff. Your wonderful sense of humor, though sometimes subtle, shows your diversity in writing good poetry. Congratulations. Login to Reply Jeff Kyser Date: 1/13/2023 11:30:00 AM Belated thanks, Lin.

Mark Toney Date: 1/4/2023 8:28:00 PM Jeff, you bring such a unique perspective to a relationship that has endured "the ravages of time." The last two lines are brilliant and fun. What a creative soul thou art ;) Congratulations on your win on Mile 23 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 24 has already started. Login to Reply Jeff Kyser Date: 1/5/2023 3:03:00 AM Thanks, Mark! Frances actually suggested I submit this one - at first, I thought, naw, and then, why not! Thanks so much for hosting the marathon.

Susan Ashley Date: 1/4/2023 6:19:00 PM Dear Jeff, your exceptional sonnet is metaphorically rich and expresses a special love tried and true. So beautiful.. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Jeff Kyser Date: 1/5/2023 3:04:00 AM Thanks for such kind words, Susan. This marathon has more legs than I do - running a bit thin on what to submit!

Christuraj Alex Date: 2/13/2022 11:00:00 PM Beautiful sonnet on love. "A rocky base with cracks around the edge, Exposed by a veneer that’s worn too thin" - Great metaphor. Congratulations! Login to Reply Jeff Kyser Date: 2/14/2022 7:24:00 AM My wife still shakes her head at this one. I remind her of John Donne's Flea: "It sucked me first, and now sucks thee". So my pothole seems positively mundane by comparison!