the scars that mar your soul
reveal only beauty to mine
summer’s passion yet burning
amid the stark winter of life
bears witness to youthful spirit
each line on your weathered face
every thread of silvered hair
mirrors a reflection of maturity
and wisdom gained through time
depths of sorrowed suffering
and such desperate deprivation
have not left you unscarred
and yet, have never deformed
the beauty of your tender heart
nor stolen your ability to love
there are those of selfishness
who open treasures of the heart
only to those who can offer more
but those who are created to love
offer sanctuary to the life-worn
and warm kisses soul to soul
to melt the cold of winter snows
for one worthy of such affection
True beauty is defined by ones heart. This is a beautiful poem to share with my husband on Valentine's Day - since it is my heart who is also sharing this sentiment. Thank you.
This one melted my heart with mere slivers of passion expressed in each word combining into one huge inferno within the lines...Passion is your middle name...is it not? Beautiful as always.
Love
Amor
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2008
"those who are created to love
offer sanctuary to the life-worn
and warm kisses soul to soul"
You melted me with this one Belle. Thanks for sharing your beautiful soul.
My my my, you have outdid yourself with this one Belle. Where others see superficial flaws with aging you see the beauty that they are and they have lived. A great piece here indeed.
Just BEAUTIFUL LaBelle!
I can picture this old couple, sharing generational stories! and showing pictures as they smile!
While reading your lines!
Lovely and poetically done!
Warmed in the Spirit, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo
When Sophie Bayles inadvertently ruins a young man’s chance for employment, she sets out to find him a new position. Even though he doesn’t want her to.
God bless you. Kathy
My eyes begin to tear!!
Absolutely beautiful!!
Peace Love and hugssss to you...Morning Star
Newfie Hugs, Rose
John
Passing Through
TD
Love
Amor
offer sanctuary to the life-worn
and warm kisses soul to soul"
You melted me with this one Belle. Thanks for sharing your beautiful soul.
Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*
Be safe,
Karen
Love,
annie
Fee
love, Carole~
Love, Christine
thanks for sharing
love & peace be with you
William
Very beautiful!
I can picture this old couple, sharing generational stories! and showing pictures as they smile!
While reading your lines!
Lovely and poetically done!
Warmed in the Spirit, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo
STay Positive!
P.S. This a treasure I will savor!
Georg
Fire to warm the chill of ice--beautifully penned and imaged. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D