Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

Unconditional

If I stand still long enough 
Like a poet tree green tough
As does wind will you blow
Away my sins inspire hope
Will you tell me teal truth
How beautiful I am in youth
And when my trunk gets thick
Will you still love and care for it
Will you stand when I can’t bend
As a tree lacking flexible limb and
Will you still stay by my side
When winter comes chilling night
When I’m old and devoid of leaves
Will you still have love for me

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Dufflite Xetaw March 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM Lovely plea. Karen Jones March 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM Thanks :0)

CayCay Godwin March 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM Surely this made potd, if not here, then somewhere in the world. I admit, I struggle with the lack of punctuation, but your writes are worth it. This touched my heart with its sentiment and beauty. You took the age-old question -'will you love me when ... ' and gave it fresh imagery. Karen Jones March 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM Hi CayCay! Thanks! No it wasn’t potd. I struggle with grammar and punctuation so I just don’t do it! lol!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh March 7, 2026 at 8:32 PM True love defies change through seasons of life.It is a blessing although rare.Very nicely penned Karen Jones March 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM Thanks Akham.

Len Gasun March 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM This is so gorgeous my dear poet friend. Faving this. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings to you always. Another s.mail for you. Hugs Karen Jones March 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM Thanks

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM This is such an incredible metaphor, Karen. A lovely message of true love Karen Jones March 6, 2026 at 1:03 AM Thanks Andrea :0) lol Gershon doesn’t like it.

Gershon Wolf March 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM Golly Gee Whiz, Karen: Do you have to make old age sound so awful? .... After all, your partner won't exactly be fit and flexible either. Unless he's a vain movie star or something... Myself, I find genuine grace in the act of slowing down and defying time... Here's to a few wrinkles, discolorations, a belly sag -- AND a regal countenance!! ~ King for the Duration Karen Jones March 6, 2026 at 1:01 AM It is what it is Gershon. Lol if he loves me despite the inevitable changes I win

Ink Empress March 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM Ah the ending here, how evocative and touching dear beautiful soul karen, sometimes we wonder that, if at all when everything is overwhelming or when we are old and difficult will they stay, love us still! Your use of alliteration and also wordplay here is so very you! If ever i see “ teal truth” anywhere i would know its inspired by you! Cus thats now your thing! Pleasure reading. Sending you light always Karen Jones March 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM Thanks dear Inky!