Refined Love

REFINED LOVE

My mother cossets me in her arms,
I feel her heartbeat, call rehearsed -
The heartache and absent charms,
The drama of my spouse conversed.

          Beloved, by my bed, asleep in chair -
          Before, after, and in between,
          I cling to you for wont of care.
         On your shining armor I lean.

My daughter’s visit...we are close.
The pain radiates from my chest.
Comfort of eyes and speech compose.
          But it’s in my prince’s arms of rest,

          Where i bury all my sorrows and fears.
          Fearsome in his loyalty and compassion,
          United by our wedlock, in oneness, he hears.
          All drama clears, replaced by undying passion.

We all have heard, how opposites attract.
          Our bent cookie cutter pieces, form one heart.
          Imperfect, our love sweet, in conterminous fact.
          Hellfire entanglements, try and fail, to keep us apart.

          Love sparked in our hearts at first light.
          We rekindle the spark, stoked by absence
          Of malice, forgiveness, a lingering fight
          To stay in touch - to titillate unguarded sense.

          In the marriage bed all things reset.
          We climb into each other’s suits.
          Lingering doubts and spats, we forget.
          The aromatics of our love spring new shoots.

11/3/2017
Silent One’s Love Story Contest
1st place
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Gauthier Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 8:42 AM
Congrats on your win, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 1:17 PM
Thank you, Line!
One Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Then it is even more beautiful Kim....
Rodrigues Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 1:17 PM
Thank you so much xx
One Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 7:09 AM
A beautiful love story, that sounds so real.. so maybe from personal experience? Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Rodrigues Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 7:10 AM
Thank you for the win, Silent, and yes, from personal experience.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations on your great win, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 7:08 AM
Thank you, Subimal!
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November 3, 2017 at 7:28 PM
Beautiful love story! Enduring and strong :) Good luck in the contest! Best, Judy
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 9:35 PM
Thank you, Judy! <3
Andresen Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 12:32 PM
- It's about forgive ... give and get - Lovely poem, Kim - Best wishes in the contest ... and happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 12:39 PM
Have a blessed weekend as well! <3 Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Pandit Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 9:05 AM
So many beautiful lines in this poem--well crafted story of love--best for a win, Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Thanks, Vijay! <3
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