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Guardian
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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some post-11, gloom-dispelling whimsadaisy from me! :)) xx


GUARDIAN


With gossamer wing and
with silken breath thread
I’ll weave you a pillow,
I’ll make you a bed.

With dewdrops of tears
and salt breezes of sigh
I’ll wash away fears,
sing you soft lullaby.

From fire in my belly
and tempests that drown,
I’ll carve you a cradle
that won’t let you down.

I’ll raid every fortress,
and pick every lock –
when all turns to rubble
I’ll still be your rock!

I’ll honey your thoughts,
forge in iron your hand,
then unbuckle bent knees
and help you to stand.

With more zeal in my heart
than you’re able to know
I’ll force waters apart
and won’t let you go.



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 Reviews of "Guardian"
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on September 28, 2010
I needed to read this today... to have fears washed away. :~) It is comforting to be reminded that we have a "Guardian" who stands ready to do all these things, but we must be willing to allow the presence of our Guardian into our lives... for never will the help be forced upon us. If only I had an easier time of remembering that...

Cryssa
Reviewed by Darkest Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on September 15, 2010
WoW ! I wish I had all of that ! Someone is very lucky to have so dedicated a friend as this conveys. The way this is written is smooth and very comforting from beginning to ending--it is very reassuring and firm. Thanks for this, Kate
Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on September 15, 2010
A guardian spirit, an angel with gossamer wings, or a mother with an indomitable heart. Nice flow to the poem, Kate!
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on September 15, 2010
Kate, your "Guardian" is human compassion and reaching out to touch hearts weary from monumental loss. Dressed in the softness silk of tender understanding. As fine a concept of "Guardian" as I could possibly imagine my dear friend. May love and peace be always with you. Jon Michael
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on September 15, 2010
A true artist's tapestry. Patrick
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 15, 2010
such a beautiful poem, like a mother's lullaby
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 14, 2010
what a treat I return to,Kate! this is outstanding,written with such depth of love!etw
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on September 14, 2010
Beautiful, Kate, a rare treat from you, your rhyme -- you leave me undone with the power and emotion in these brilliant lines -- thank you.

(((HUGS))) and love, karla.
Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on September 14, 2010
Thank you, Kate. As lovely and loving as thee.
Some day you must teach me how to rhyme...
-gene.
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on September 14, 2010
To have such a Guardian is to be Blessed...Kate, this is beautiful~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on September 14, 2010

Absolutely STUNNING! Heare;s the winner;s cup of love!
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Kate, this is so beautiful...it's moved me to tears.
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
warm sentiments are at the heart of this poem ... beautiful, Kate ...
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
gorgeous, and feels so good!
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
this is so touching, it would make a great wall plaque, like a friendship thing, I love it
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Absolutly BEAUTIFUL, no one can ask for more Kate. A fantastic write from your heart.

Newfie Hugs, Rose
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Gossamer indeed, Kate, gossamer deft touch, this trips lightly, warmly and has a wrap-around feel; not easy to achieve the effortless flow you do, this sings and rocks!

John

ps: an 'a' before "...soft lullaby" in the 2nd quatrain would spoil the rhythm...reading aloud is the test
jf
Reviewed by Ragno Donna
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Very sweet.

Ciao,
Ragno Donna
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Angelic,sewn to perfection, this is simply stunning Kate~
Love,
Christine
Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Andy has it right. Bravo. Liz
Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
An angel that won't leave anyone lonely.
Giving its all, whatever befalls.
Happenstance, for someone with a demoralised angel.

Angle Andy x
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
This read like a lullaby, soothing and sweet. It is as if you are the Guardian angel of your world. I can see your beauty shine in this poem, with so much love and light that it bounces off the page.

Much peace, love and light, dearest spirit sister,
Amber
Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
I'll carve you a cradle. Sweet and sentimental poem. - Morgan
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Delightful poetry, as they say, my cup of tea.

hugs,
Georgexx
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Love the verse "With dewdrops of tears and salt breezes of sigh..." touches an old sailors mind. Well written with lovely imagery blended in each line of crisp words.
fee
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Such a nice flow and lovely meaning, Kate. Thank you for sharing your talent. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
I love this poem, Kate. The fourth verse really got me, but each is creative. Different for you, but then you can write anything. Hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Very, very well done, Kate.
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Unwavering artistry ~
There are realms of selfless beauty in your heart...a most precious thing. I bet this applies not only to your children, which is what I thought it about first, but also to your husband, friends, pets, onward and outward.
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Incredibly strong and beautifully penned. A love to depend on and nurture. Lovely kate!
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
What a wonderful piece of poetical verse, Kate. As the comment below me said it is very uncommon. It is also very, very touching. To have a mate such as this is all that a person could ask for in life.
Reviewed by Artūrs Lūsis (Reader)
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
a lovely read, very uncommon these days, because of its lightness of theme and semi-rhyme-scheme.

if i may, a few suggestions:

second stanza - add 'a' to soft lullaby, for better flow, or 'and sing you soft lullubies'; fifth stanza seems midly off the chart with 'forge in iron your hand', for it is really rough for the enounciated character, also the flow isn't smooth.

the narrow-lined six-stanza four-liners are of a really good choice for a light-hearted poem like this, easy to read, gentle and relaxing.
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 13, 2010
Wow...stunning write Kate!!

Love Tinka
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