To My Lovely Marguerite

I often saw her in the patterned garden
Tending tenderly small children,
Until their parents came to pick them up.

I was absorbed in her antics as children laughed.
Oh dear Marguerite, how exquisite she looked.
How children prayed their mothers came a little late.

But time played a useful trick on her,
As she once fell and bruised her knees.
Quickly I hurried and with my handkerchief
I cleaned her wound and stopped her bleeding.

I took her to a small quaint café and made her drink.
We became friends quickly and as time passed
I helped her caring for the small urchins
That played a while for they loved her much.

Till one day I proposed and wedded were we.
We chose a cottage that was surrounded 
With meadows and trees.  And every fine day
That is the path I chose, covered with soft
blades of grass hedged with variegated
late hibiscus, and moonlight filtering through
drooping willow trees. Winding path tilts
up hill, towards a wooden pergola that
glimmers in the darkness, her paradise.
All for my lovely Marguerite.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 12:01 AM
Seeing her picture on the face book I concur with all your thoughts.... how lovely and considerate she must have been. No wonder, children loved her company. Though she was snatched away from you, the beautiful memories are so green in your heart. A highly passionate write, Victor
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October 6, 2021 at 3:02 AM
WoW! Victor, You penned such a touching, nostalgic, and romantic write. I found it to be a beautiful love story. Well done. Thanks for sharing such a write;-) Alexis
Edmonds  Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM
A beautiful poem you’ve written for Marguerite, I love that name, Marguerite was my best friend at school and we keep in touch to this day… Belle
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 4:58 PM
Enchanting, Victor! What a lovely tender romantic picture you have created! I feel mesmerized! BW ~ Mala
Dietrich Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 3:09 PM
how sweet and beautiful this is, Victor.
Kitchin Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Victor, beautiful and romantically enchanting!
Ball Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 10:02 AM
How lovely Victor. Such wonderful memories. Good stuff here. As always. God Bless, JB
Kendrick Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 4:13 AM
Ahh!! Could be a scene from a love story in a movie. I enjoyed reading your work today. You did a good job in writing this one. Variegated hibiscus. I know that was lovely. Once again thank you for coming by my page. Sara
Skelly Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 3:09 AM
A retro look at life and love..Nicely done, Victor...Delice
Seeker Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 7:05 PM
Tender, tender loving heart! I feel the elixir of love permeating the environ, amazing write Victor, from the soul
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 4:39 PM
Beautiful!
Buehler Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 1:59 PM
Victor, it is a delight to read your beautiful poem, filled with affectionate memories of your dear Marguerite. It is a blessing to have such memories, Evelyn :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 10:59 AM
You painted a beautiful picture of your lovely Marguerite Victor. This is a beautiful poem!
Jayasankar Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 10:34 AM
Your Marguerite must truly be an amazing charming lady... Victor... descriptive and lovely verse... God bless... ~ Ani
Daniel Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 8:28 AM
A lovely reminiscing, Victor, your Marguerite must have been really lovely and lucky to get you, just as you were:)
Rose  Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 8:23 AM
You have the most tender heart my friend, no wonder your poetry is scented with so much beauty, yes my soup mail is working . :)
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 6:26 AM
The path you chose was full of life and love. Superbly emotive write, Victor. The final stanza scintillates your paradise you chose for her. Treasure the memories!
Poet Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 5:17 AM
These are beautiful words, Victor, and your declaration of love for your dear Marguerite brought tears to my eyes. With this dedication, you can feel the sorrow with every line as you drive home because it is packed with love and passion. A lovely story of love.
Cunningham Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 4:51 AM
A lovely story of love Victor, told in your own romantic style. Tom
Logan Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 4:17 AM
You fell in love with a mortal angel, a kind and loving woman. I love the line, "moonlight filtering through drooping willow trees." It enforces the sadness of your poetic voice. Lovely sentiment, Victor.
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October 2, 2021 at 1:54 AM
Oh Victor your words of love for your dear Marguerite bring tears of joy. She was a special lady... with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Horsman Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 1:39 AM
This is so beautiful, Victor, also one feels the sadness within each word as this dedication you drive home with love and sentiment.
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