March 20, 2021 – Image & Verse

This Clearing

we are so new
unsullied
tinged with the sparkle
of discovery

already I see
with growing clarity
how real
my love for you
how true
my bond of fidelity
how remarkable
our relationship

how aware I grow
day to day
how possible it becomes
I could give my life to you

in these precious moments
of honest reflection
emotions overwhelm me

I vow I will share with you
the depth of these feelings
holding nothing back
baring all

then that fog creeps in
that veil of insecurity
how frail is my ego

courage stumbles
precious opportunity fades
expressions of love falter
foolishly
I fall mute
smiling blissfully

so my love
forever see these words
as a clearing
where you alone can visit
to be nurtured

a private
wonderful place
you alone can go
to truly know
these treasures in my heart