Just That Archaic Poet Poet Light Verse

You Love Me More Than You Love Yourself

Oh, my children; precious babes!
I've placed all your pictures on the shelf
And as I wander toward my grave
(I realize)
You love me more than you love yourself...

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Joseph Matose October 16, 2013 at 1:33 PM Archaic. I don't know how I missed nosing through this fine piece. I'm happy and impressed. You mean Rhyme business my friend. Don't you ever look back. This is real man's stuff! Your Loyal Friend JM Just That Archaic Poet October 16, 2013 at 2:08 PM JM, you are just all kinds of awesome, as a person and as a poet. I adore you, my friend. Thank you a million times, over! :)

Lisa Mccall October 15, 2013 at 8:26 AM I really like this one. I enjoy your poems. Just That Archaic Poet October 15, 2013 at 8:30 AM Thanks, Lisa; I'm happy to hear that :)

David Williams October 13, 2013 at 10:26 AM Jt, an excellent write, short and it hits home...David Just That Archaic Poet October 14, 2013 at 8:08 AM Thanks for stopping by and for the read and review, David :)

Ken Carroll October 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM Hi, A lovely heartfelt write.. Ken Just That Archaic Poet October 13, 2013 at 6:41 AM Thanks for the read and review, Ken; I appreciate it :)

Nette Onclaud October 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM precious are the children who love unconditionally,JTAP...you truly write from the heart and i love the image. .. wonderfully scribed!..:) huggs Just That Archaic Poet October 12, 2013 at 1:42 PM Thanks so much, Nette; I do so appreciate the compliments; again, many thanks :)

Julie Heckman October 12, 2013 at 1:30 PM my friends you are my eyes and arms and soul. Your pictures are my spirit that lives in side me pushing me far from the grave. You love me more than I love myself.... Just That Archaic Poet October 12, 2013 at 1:44 PM A lovely poetic reply; thanks for the read and melodious response, Julie :)

Dr.Ram Mehta October 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM meaningful images creating a picture, and the last lines fits in the present day society,AP Just That Archaic Poet October 12, 2013 at 10:15 AM Thanks as always, Doc; much appreciated :)