This Clearing
~
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
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2021
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Oh, a lovely evocation of the dreams and uncertainty of new love! And yet another reason to be thankful for the gift of poetry.
Thank you Rosemary!
This struck a chord with me, Rob. One of my meditations included just such a clearing. Lovely!
Glad this resonated for you Sara…
I know I’ve been there… newly in love and distressingly tongue tied. The last time worked out fine for me though. We’ve been married over 25 years now.
It’s a warm, safe, tender, wonderful place to go….!