See Me Thine

Set me not on a marble pedestal,
to be fawned over as a rare find.
Stand me down by thy right side,
neither above, below nor behind.

Whisper not sweet endearments mine,
but of thy life's dreams and goals.
That I might offer my shoulder to thy wheel,
to lessen thy yoke load.

Hold close to me with thine arms,
yet closer still with thy life.
Give not to me fine silks and jewels,
but a place by thy side as wife.

Lie close to me with thy heart,
yet closer with each breath exhaled.
Look not upon me as a silver spoon,
but as a ladel at thy well.


Placement: 1st
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Congrats on 1st Place, Paula. Nice going. luv Ralph
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July 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Congrats Paula on your first place win my friend in this cont3st..with a captivating poem filled with lovely words..luv..
Johnson Avatar
July 23, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Very nice Paula. congratulations. Lvoe, Joyce
Taylor Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Congrats on your win, Paula. Nice going. xxxRalph
Brown Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Brian Strand's contest "Aspects Of Love" contest Paula. Love, Carol
Chachere Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Beautiful. i love the language you chose to use, fits your poem perfectly. gorgeous! -Always Lynette
Haick Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 4:30 PM
This is an exceptional poem, Paula! Very beautiful. My sentiments also, expressed so eloquently! Definitely goes to my favs! Peace, love, Audrey
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