You are my fire
Slowly kindled, slowly stirred
But sure and certain
Like the calm waters that smoothen the rough rock,
Patiently, steadily, you envelope me in your embrace
Until my wounds are nothing more than scars
Like the tide that ceaselessly comes to kiss the shore
You hold me and reassure me
Until my doubts are nothing more than passing thoughts
Like the sun that rises daily to brighten the night,
You make me smile despite the fear
Until I am convinced that love is not a fairy tale, but real and in me
When life is a blur and everyone else rushes
You stop and lie beside me until time stops
You woo me gently, lovingly, constantly…
Reminding me that it was not the hare, but the turtle who won the race.
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Viano Dee
Lovely. It’s beautiful when you have someone who values, reassures and holds you close despite your flaws. Lovely poem.
Kathleen
Thank you! That’s true, and sometimes, love comes slowly and not in one flash of feelings. 🙂
Jim
I love this post! It shows that love isn’t just black or white. Sometimes it takes time.
Kathleen
Thank you! Yes, sometimes it just takes time, slowly, but surely. 🙂
Katy Malkin
So beautiful. You have a gift! I’m glad to so have someone in my life like this.
Kathleen
Thank you! 🙂 Yaay! Yes, we’re lucky to have those special people.
Aliana
Growing up I never really understood poems and the deepness behind them. As an adult, I do now and I enjoyed reading this very much. This is very well written and gave me all the feels!
Kathleen
Thank you so much! Happy you liked it! I certainly was feeling very much inspired as I wrote this. 🙂
Corinne
What a beautiful poem. If this is dedicated to your boyfriend/husband, then he is a lucky man!
Kathleen
Thank you! 🙂 Yes it is dedicated to my boyfriend. We are both lucky to have each other 😀
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