a partner for the dance
fidelity appraises my intentions
her measure attentive through
glistening eyes lavishing pride
upon my unworthy countenance
her crown atop my pate a gratuity
her disposition anoints rascally types
lest my merited shackles be in full view
tolerance persuades a saint’s etiquette
awash in love and imbued with sanctity
she leads me gentle into righteousness
guardian of my tarnished human soul
a fool rash with pride and arrogance
‘til she held my hand these drunken feet
knew not the harmony of tolerant dance
peg legs now glide in the flourish of tests
she leads I follow performing above my best
10/09/2011
Jon Michael Willey
I am definitely saving this one!
it IS a work of the heart..and THAT is the art of arts!
..am saving this! YES!
Blessings..
Vesna :)
knew not the harmony of tolerant dance
peg legs now glide in the flourish of tests
she leads I follow performing above my best
I have seldom read a more touching, eloquent or visual depiction of the esprit of love than this uplifting dance, Jon. The decorated language is so light and musical it truly plays a waltz on the heartstrings! There is an awe and a wonder here, too, that also makes it feel like hallowed ground. Just beautiful! :)) xx
So beautifully written, as are all your poems. She's a lucky woman.
Mary
Blessings,
Christine
Walz would be Your dance!!! *Jon*
Lady Vivian
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Love Tinka
Regis
Peace and love, Carole~
Beautifully written with a remarkably unique set of phrases.
Ron
Such wonderful lines "Her crown atop my pate a gratuity/her disposition anoints rascally types"
Blessings this Thanksgiving and always,
Christine
now there's a thought and line to die for..
and that final line "...performing above my best'
is, too, masterly. Here, Jon, My Friend,
you perform magnificently, this is a poem
to savour and save.
Yes!
John
passionate perfection ...
And by the way, a keeper.
Excellent writing.
Walt