The Rent of Judgement

If you're ever lost, forgotten, or misstep.
I'll traipse down the cobbles of your crash.
Hand in hand until you're back on track.

I'll surely spruce up a room for you.
It'll be on the mundane -humble side 
but safe, warm, and welcoming.
Like in a child's sunlit dream.
I can cloak the well-worn floor
with a pattern of your choice.
There'll be no rent or rent of judgement.
Only a gray shoulder to stain 
with the colors of your choice.

We'll whisper of the misty past. 
Untangle the present and its jaggedness.
Pan the gold from the slag of tomorrow.
I'll gently lay a patch upon that blue chip in your heart.
For I love you immensely; you can stay forever if you wish, dear heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Congratulations on POTW. An enchanting poem on pure serene love - truly enjoyed every word, every line.
Bianco Avatar
November 28, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Thank you for your kind and supportive comment. best wishes Anthony
Cunningham Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Congratulations to you Antony on POTW, love wins every time. Tom
Bianco Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Thanks for having a look, Tom love wins most of the time anyway God bless Anthony
Meadows Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTW. Well done.
Bianco Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Thank you Daisy Best wishes Anthony
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Wow! Impressive how you put this together! I love it because it gives warm fuzzy feelings despite the cold world! Congratulations on potw!
Bianco Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Thank you, Karen, Best wishes Anthony
Lawless Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
an ode to the idea of "unconditional love". Nicely done Anthony
Bianco Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Thank you for taking time to read my poem Best wishes Anthony
Jones Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on your potd honor Anthony!
Bianco Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Thank you, Karen,
Rodrigues Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Love the second verse, Congrats on POTW!
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Thank you, Kim, but what about the much larger first one? just kidding. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem Bless you always anthony
Read Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Enjoyed reading your poem Anthony congratulations on your POTW.
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Thanks again John Anthony
M  Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM
An wonderful poem of unconditional pure love....just lovely! Congratulations Anthony on POTW! Debx
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM
I'm glad it touched you in the way it did God Bless you always Anthony
Nicole Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
' There will be an old shoulder to stain with your pangs of heaviness. ' Such a comforting thought. Your words caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Anthony, on Poem of the Week. Hugs, Brandy
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Thank you, Brandy. I've been on this site for 19 years and those are some of the kindest words That I have ever received It makes writing worthwhile after all. Bless you Anthony
La France Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Anthony, beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Thank you Constance Its over simplified but Honest. Best wishes Anthony
Rodgers Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Hello Anthony, I loved your POTW for It beautifully captures the essence of unconditional love and support, creating a sanctuary for the soul. Such an intimate and heartfelt vision. Congratulations and enjoy your day. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Thank you Daniel I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was thinking about somebody in particular when I wrote this. Best wishes anthony
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November 17, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your write. Have a great day/week with your wonderful win.............
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Thanks Paula Best Wishes. Anthony
Read Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Hi Anthony enjoyed reading your wonderful POTW, sending you my best wishes.
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Thankyou for reading my poem John
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November 17, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Anthony, congratulations on POTW.
Bianco Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Than you so much for your kind words Tania best wishes Anthony
Andresen Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 6:28 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.w. Anthony :) -
Bianco Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise
Romios Avatar
November 14, 2024 at 7:36 PM
How awesome you are Anthony. We have not been in touch for a long tome, golly. I am packing my bags now! I love the idea of a true lstener who accepts me as I am andsings of a winged future. Not demanding I must be a certain way …A FAV… Lve, Pangie xx
Bianco Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Thank you Pangie. Bless you always anthony
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