Waste Not the Love of a Lady

Waste not her love in all it's tender exhibits
Nor take for granted the look in her eyes
Lest her softness be calloused fictitious 
Or her trust in your heart be despised 

The strength of a man lies not in his stature
Nor the kingdoms he's built in his name
It's not in the dreams defeated or captured
Or heroically owning some blame 

The love of a lady discerns what is true
The child's heart that dwells in her man
His need to be nurtured vulnerabilities debut
Entrance to an unguarded land

There's a bravery more gallant 
Than the absence of fear
When in loves sweet embrace transparent
Gratitudes strength displayed by way of unbridled tears

Ah so few things in life so precious
As the slow dance between woman and man
Fewer still are the moments that leave you breathless
When love finds it's way past adversities plan 

I say... Waste not the love of a lady
Your rugged stance will have its due
Lavish her with pure surrender
Her last breath will whisper... "My love is true"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/23/2017 2:59:00 PM
Dropping by to wish you Merry Christmas. I enjoyed reading this one. I will heed your advice.
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Date: 11/6/2013 7:12:00 PM
You nailed it in verses three and five! I think you speak for all the ladies out there... at least in all my many years, this is what I have discovered! It's the key to a lady's heart! Beautifully written my dear Sarai! Love and warm hugs, Jack xoxox
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Date: 11/6/2013 12:41:00 PM
- Oh.... a very beautiful poem Sarai !!! - Well written !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/5/2013 6:03:00 PM
extremely beautifully crafted piece
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Sarai Virden
Date: 11/5/2013 9:47:00 PM
Thank you sweet Liam
Date: 11/5/2013 10:12:00 AM
This resounds with such graceful brilliance. I couldn't agree with you more.
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Sarai Virden
Date: 11/5/2013 9:48:00 PM
Soul to soul my friend... Waiting impatiently for your next work of art
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