Ann Foster Poet Narrative

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The Unwanted Glance

The Unwanted Glance

Look closely at my hand. 
Proudly I display a band. 
It tells everyone in the room, 
I am taken. 
I do not have to say more. 
It is not necessary. 
God is the witness, 
and none shall separate. 

Yet the flashing ring, 
dares others,
a few…
like a bell. 
It seems to draw 
and taunt, 
the fruit of
something that…
is not yours to have. 
It has been taken. 

The value, 
A woman, a lover, a lady, 
a help mate, a soul mate, 
a wife. 
A blessing, 
a gift you can not steel, 
it can only be lost. 

Yet pressed again, 
Intruders, showing their worth. 
Not heroes or helpers, 
not wise or true, 
but full of self worth, 
and carry ties on 
all gifts that bind, 
forever, 
even
un-intentionally.

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Jennifer Proxenos December 4, 2019 at 10:50 AM Hi Ann, why do you and I think so much alike - I second this poem reinforce it and could never say it better than what you did! Love this write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Ann Foster December 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM You are a mermaid my friend. God Bless you... (reference to Mermaid Down)... You are so special... Excellent poet, spirit bright... flowers to your door... Ann

Gershon Wolf December 3, 2019 at 9:00 PM Fascinating to me, as I live in a neighborhood where there is almost zero hanky-panky. I know that sounds unreal, but it's very real. Thanks, Ann! :) gw Ann Foster December 4, 2019 at 12:38 PM hehe... north pole? just teasing.. as I am not fond of the cold... lol... Ann Foster December 4, 2019 at 8:03 AM Unwanted advances... happen all the time. So sad, as sometimes they are innocent, but still... can cause troubles... God Bless your day friend. May he give you exactly what matters... and is needed most. Ann