Poetry

Safekeeping

A Poem

The garden of life, boundless possibilities

Chance, combinations Light, dark, the spectrum of a rainbow Birth, death, the perils of survival Things we waste, trample underfoot Unencouraged, unnurtured The surety of what was, as is no longer A bright opening, wanting flower Bending toward the sun, bathing in light Thirsty for rain, quaffing until soothed

Along the way, seeking light

There, you stand Beguiling Sheer beauty, Encouraged and nurtured The surety of what is to come, excitement of the unknown The flower, opening-up Petal by petal Each day More magnificent than the former

I gently reach out to feel the smooth delicacy

The petals fall to my open palm Like your soft hair falling across your naked shoulders, spilling onto mine Your scent fills the garden Like a warm desert breeze, embracing the air It fills the senses, A dizzying splendor Your lips so gently upon mine, endless dewdrops Melted winter snowflakes falling on my tongue Sweet lavender, freesia, peonies

My heart is sure you are my garden

To survive, grow, be nourished, fostered The sun will always rise for you, the rain will always come Detractors, like weeds, be banished Grow, grow As tall as mountains and as enduring as nature itself Grow with me, beside me, through me, into me When our time becomes short, and colors begin to fade Stems will bend Petals fall and dry

I will remember it all

The garden of my life I will press you between the linen of my book Safekeeping My every sense Thought Word My heart My soul Eternity

© Mona S Gable All rights reserved

For more of my weird, funny musings, poetry, DIY projects, recipes, and writing tips, please give me a follow and/or subscribe to my email list. Thanks!