poem: One Year In Love

for my partner, one year after moving in together to start a new life.

It has not, by far, been a great year for roses, my love.

We have been challenged and tested in love-

for we expected the surf to be rough, my love,

but anticipated not a hurricane riptide,

relentlessly battering away at love.

 

And, my love, when the winds their fiercest raged,

I admit in fear I did despair, my love,

reconsidering our decision to love.

But you, my deep and dearest love,

Held on to me and held me in your love,

and for that we stand together today, strong in love.

 

And, do you see, my love-

there are wild roses now blooming, for love,

among the the winter windswept dunes?

 

 

 

January 9-10, 2011

Author's Note

Two years ago, I walked a winter beach on Long Island, and saw, among the snow and barren dead plants, a wild rugosa rose incongruously in full bloom. I now think I know what the spirits were trying to tell me.

Happy One Year together, dear heart. You know who you are. Thank you for who you are, and for all that you do. And, I know that you will read this. Unlike others.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

You discovered that however bad things are, at some time someone special can magically come from nowhere .. you found him and that wonderful love with a beautifully illuminated capital L.

You saw the sign, the spirits were there waiting for you.

Happiness

[Through the Gateway]

If your partner doesn't know how lucky he is after reading this, then he needs a swift kick. I hope he truly appreciates you.

This is a wonderful piece, Marie. Filled with love and hope.

[Jibey]

Well, I read it, though I am classed among the 'others'.. It was a lovely advanced Valentine's poem... the repetition of love and the image of the rose giving it a force and sincerity that charmed and moved

[Alicante lullaby]

its such a special poem brimming with love and life...a perfect little beauty..best of luck.

[An owl on the moon]

I read this last night.. just sat in silence, not breathing.. I'm no fool to think that love is an easy path... it is filled with storms and treacherous paths... Yet, I know it's worth it in the end.. nothing else on earth its equal.. And with all my heart I'm glad you've found it.. and with all that's in me I pray that you never let it go... Nurture the wild roses every day.. My heart is lifted by the love you two have found.

Oh, and remember: "True love is the best thing in the world, except for a nice MLT. Mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich; when the mutton is really lean."

[cest la vie]

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!
I have been blessed to have a ring side seat to this wonderful relationship and seeing how you both have banded together through rough, happy, sad, trying, joyful times has reaffirmed the true meaning of- Love..

Here's wishing you both many more years full of Roses and the occasional Sunflower (my fav flower :-)

Love to you both!!!

[Ed Hart]

i expect that this poem will one day find residence in a high school literature book, and the students (especially the boys) will wonder what you were writing about

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

The universe always sends subtle signs to us..the conscious individual recognizes them and the message sent across instantly.Wishing for you many many more years of togetherness.