Woman, Oh

Woman, you hush down, you soothe 

my hurt rememberings,

the triumphs I've lost, losses I've gained, 

untold sufferings;


The strength of your tenderness, 

blissful serenity,

stokes the amber embers 

of my own mortality!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 14, 2009 at 10:31 AM
How nice. You have evoked emotions. love, Joyce
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