to ignore it
to abuse it
to mistreat it
to misuse it
to mishandle it at every turn
no way am I deserving
yet over and over
you lay it at my feet
to protect each step
on life’s harsh road
time after time
you wrap it round me
as shelter
from sorrow’s storm
again and again
it nurtures and sustains me
on my journey through
the wastelands of the lonely
this light
this precious treasure
no way do I deserve
but forever will I cherish
your soul gift
of selfless love
would I could give you
such a gift in return
it would be my purest
my most unselfish gift
a gift golden as the sun
tied in a tinsel of stars
to nurture you always
to keep you radiant
my most precious gift
of a love supreme
rob kistner © 2019
DAY 7
Lovely blog. Lovely poem to go with the image. Plz drop by my blog too.
You are kind Deepresh – I will!
This poem feels like a gentle soft rain and leaves me feeling wistful. Thank you
Elizabeth
I am so glad Elizabetu?
Some of our actions are hard to justify as it is. With a love like this, they’re even more so.
We are not always worthy Stan, but we must strive to be…
What a beautiful love poem, Rob! A gift indeed.
Thsnk you Mary!
The selfless gifts are the best. Well done, Rob. Another beautiful poem; thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mr. Walker, kind as usual! 🙂
This is beautiful, Rob. My husband’s love sustains me like this…you have captured a universal here. Thank you.
Thank you Brenda, and you are so welcome,!
Rob, sounds like you have a lovely marriage. Bet Kath says the same about you. My uncle once said, “Marriage is not 50/50 – it’s 80/80, and when you’re in the 20% range, there’s plenty of room for your loved one to pick up the slack.” I like that thought.
Amy
Thsnk you Amy. Loved your uncles perspectivr! 🙂
Pretty poem Rob!
Selfless love!
Pamela
Thank you Pamela!
To be so open about your love is both touching and a gift.
Maureen, you are always so very kind – thank you…!
Selfless love is indeed the perfect gift!
Yes it is Diame, and hard to find!
Viv sighs in admiration of a lovely poem, of the gentle rhythm and the feeling behind it.
Thank you Viv, so pleased you liked this young lady…. 🙂
Lovely Rob, just beautiful!
Thank you Linda!
A gift indeed! And so beautifully penned. Love this.
Pat
Thank you so much Pat, I am pleased this resonated for you…! 🙂
Love is always a gift, both to give and receive.