for they remain yes
my legacy,
my love-letter to
mankind

Compliment Extended

The Insecure man, or timid if you prefer,
Knows no not how to wield such a thing,
when it rests upon his ears,
The heart pounces, leaps and jumps
in glee, to the ear of
he
who has heard them seldom yes,
in start he winces, his brow set
askew
as he quizzically asks the stranger,
just who are you?
to know how I have waited
yes, lo these long years,
to hear such fine music,
to flirt with my ears,
though I doubt not your sincerity,
nor your nature bright and kind,
yet you came by to late dear sir
for the light dims at dawn
I thank you still surely,
for your venture of heart,
yet the words I just heard,
I needed long ago,
when the light did still flicker in the
lantern of my soul,
and my heart-hope still glimmered
like the sparkly star lit up night,
I awaited a lifetime to meet you dear sir,
but I now lie in the latter,
yes latter time of life
I bow in retreat, as I thank you
once more
for the treat of a lifetime
forever stored upon hearts shore,
you said my words stood tall, and
spake well of themselves
Well, I must say,
my heart slumped and sighed,
you suggested a presence and eloquence
untold,
yes, my words he said
were remembered when read!
My smile of heart shall never rise
to my face,
but I wish I had met you
when I was young in
the race
still told,
better than later
old chap and old friend,
for I shall remember always the
moment you extended your
heart hand
and invoked a blessing, and
compliment alike
to mantle and cover yes, my words
so simply sung.
for they remain yes
my legacy,
my love-letter to
mankind
and I'd hope with my
whole heart
that they would
fly on in time,
on wings of
remembrance
and and sparked scent
yes.....all mine

Rodney Evan Bohen