Patient Love

Time was when love was very near, lying there in waiting.
In dawdling youth I looked away, with heart and head debating.

The mind grew weary after while, conceding heart had won.
The heart extended welcome, but ‘twas found that love had gone.

A love that is not nourished will simply fade away.
Its steadfastness must be cared for and tended every day.

Improvident the lass or lad who holds love carelessly.
It’s rare the love that can endure rejection endlessly.


Won a 3rd
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Merryman Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM
A wise message, Joyce. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Onclaud Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 10:59 AM
sweet congrats on this fine win, joyce and special greetings for hitting the TPS poetry contest.. love and lots of huggs!
Stanley Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Joyce, Very nicely done. Congratulations on you win, Greg
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December 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Congrats on your win in the contest. Given a hidden message in your write. Thanks, bl
Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 4:58 PM
GREAT message in this cute little poem, Joyce. A message I like to explore from time to time. Congrats on your well-deserved win.
Poet Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Very true words you have penned here Joyce.Congratulations on your win.
Quigley Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM
Really nice Joyce. Congratulations
Brown Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 1:46 AM
Congratulations x
Andresen Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Thank you for good advice Joyce and good poem.Christmashugs from Anne-Lise
Kendrick Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Very good comparison and giving some good advice to prevent this from happening in life..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..I am glad the book arrived safely and you are looking forward to reading..Sara
Jones Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM
I love you, Joyce, for real, namaste~N
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