Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Sweet Love

I often find that pure love hides
in sweet moments that are made.
As when a child, my grandma braids
my wispy hair around my 
small head, just like hers.
Her Scandinavian roots 
high cheek bones, and
stocky build are worn with age.

I look up into her faded, blue eyes
as she smiles at me. I remind her
of the days of her youth.
She laughs, a lilting laugh of joy.
I feel happy as I fall into her 
ample bosom and we lovingly embrace.    



Written on 7/24/2015

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Ovidiu Bocsa April 6, 2016 at 10:39 AM Enjoyable, wonderful poem on love and time. I embrace the feelings and high mood and game of mirror in which we sometimes look.

Robert Lindley August 1, 2015 at 10:43 PM Love that closing line my friend! Congrats on your win!

Eric Boddie August 1, 2015 at 12:25 PM what a Beautiful recollection....you and your grandmother have an Eternal connection....built around Love so it can never fail....that is easy to understand from this Beautiful tale....;)

Pandita Sietesantos July 31, 2015 at 6:59 PM I felt so nostalgic after reading this lovely piece and remembering how I was cherished by own grandmothers. I miss that and I wish all children could experience this very special sweet love! Congratulations, my friend on a wonderful, well-deserved win! Pandita

Robert Stoner Jr July 30, 2015 at 4:16 PM Ahh a mothers love what could be sweeter than that I ask myself. Congratulations on a fine entry and win. Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 8:56 PM Thank you very much, Robert. I appreciate you stopping by to read my poem :)

Julia Ward July 30, 2015 at 2:53 PM Perfectly fitting the title, Laura. Congratulations, Julia, :) Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 9:01 PM Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my poem, Julia. I appreciate it :)

Casarah Nance July 30, 2015 at 7:36 AM Aww, that is so sweet and warm. Hugs, nicely done Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:06 PM Thank you, Casarah :)

Jan Allison July 30, 2015 at 4:06 AM Dropping back with my congrats Laura:-0 Hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:06 PM Thank you, Jan :)

Skat A July 30, 2015 at 3:44 AM Laura, awesome win. SK Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:06 PM Thank you, Skat :)

Poet Destroyer A July 30, 2015 at 2:34 AM Sweet Love Laura, what a delight to read, she is the sweetest. I hope this is how my granddaughter feels about me... such a beautiful and heartfelt poem.... Love it, Congrats..... Always ~LINDA~ Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:05 PM Thank you, Linda. I'm glad you liked it :)

Lee Carter July 30, 2015 at 12:48 AM Back to say congrats on your shweet win Laura! ~lee Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:05 PM Thank you, Lee :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 30, 2015 at 12:00 AM Wonderful write Laura, really sweet! Congrats on big win! Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:04 PM Thank you, Dr. Upma :)

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2015 at 11:59 PM this really is some very sweet love, and I am glad you entered it in my contest. Congrats on your win. I love knowing that you remind her of herself in her youth! Laura Leiser July 30, 2015 at 2:03 PM Thank you so much for placing me, Andrea! I knew I didn't have the imagery in it that you were looking for, but I'm happy you placed it anyway :)

Lee Carter July 24, 2015 at 3:41 PM Sweet moment like this are so special, love your poem ~ lee Laura Leiser July 24, 2015 at 9:22 PM Thank you, Lee. I am grateful for this lovely woman who cared so much for me!

Jan Allison July 24, 2015 at 2:12 PM This is charming Laura - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx7 Laura Leiser July 24, 2015 at 9:21 PM Thank you, Jan. I am grateful for having had this lovely lady in my life. God is good!

Ovidiu Bocsa July 24, 2015 at 1:33 PM Sweet love like poetry, indeed.Sweet poetry on love.Congrat. Laura Leiser July 24, 2015 at 9:20 PM Thank you, Ovidiu. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, too :)

Ian Jones July 24, 2015 at 1:31 PM What a wonderful mental tableau. Tender times between sympathetic generations are so valuable. For the elder transportation to a happy place and for the younger the creation of one. Nice write. Kind regards, Ian Laura Leiser July 24, 2015 at 9:19 PM Thank you, Ian. It was a blessing knowing this precious lady, and I am grateful for her love and influence in my life.