TO HAVE, AND NOT HOLD

"With This Click, I Thee Web"

My heart was heavily guarded,
None inside might be permitted.
Long neglect had rendered it hardened,
As upon Life's abuses 'twas spitted!

Then arose, unanticipated
From a place where I'd never dared look
She for whom my heart had long waited
A new chapter within my life's book!

Began we at first blush with caution,
Awakening passions long-quiet,
But ere long, knots were loosed, too long tautened
So decided we may as well try it!

Now, Fair Reader, condemn not in haste,
For I sought not her bed first, or soon,
I longed not her fair Spirit to waste
By behaving too like a buffoon!

No, her heart and her mind I first delved
Learning all that I might of her life
Love came first, before Caution was shelved
And I then made of her my e-wife!

What between us has passed I'll not share,
But within my heart's closet hold close.
Nor would I ever cause her despair--
But instead, to our Love raise a toast!

What has happened here, who could foresee?--
It has taken me quite by surprise!
But I know, Here's where I need to be
Every time I look into her eyes!

So, Fair Reader, would you wish us the best,
Nor condemn what you don't wish to see?
As our lives survive each day's new test:
Hand-in-hand, heart-by-heart, her with me!

September Sixth, 2009
 

Reviews

[Lizanne]

I will assume congratulations are in order for your e-marriage. Lovely and understandable writing. Best wishes to the smitten and the bitten. -May the relationship be long and fulfilling. Cyber love, hmmmmm no alimony, no bills, no nagging, no honey do's or honey don'ts, this is getting to sound pretty good.

[ju]

i love that opening line- brilliant.

[Samuel Dickens]

That's sweet, Mark. You've given me ideas. They can't arrest a guy for having several e-wives, can they? I hope not.

[patricia]

I think they call this 'living for a cause' thankyou I loved it.

[KAREN]

Another enjoyable read ! Flow is great and the emotions are flowing too!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

lOVED THE WAY YOUR FEELINGS AND EMOTION SPILLED OUT AND FLOWED THROUGH THIS CREATIVE PIECE!

[Markymark]

Mark,

Ahhh how sweet it is to stroke a key. Type, type, type; enter. Wait....."I do" she said, and "with this web ring, I thee web. Fun piece, and fun it was to write too, I'm sure. I enjoyed it.

Mark

[Kenny L. Mitchell]

This is very endearing (to say the least). Your words have found a very verdant ground and have sprung forth quite a exotic garden! Very well worded and phrased. Love is so multifaceted. Very nice work indeed!

[Phibby Venable]

i like the way the emotions are handled and the sense of respect.
it is sad but very visual and moving.

[Idance512]

Mark,

I like your style very much. In it is reflected a gentleman, depth of character, and sophistication. You do have a strong talent (writing) and have a future at this.

As for poetry, I know little. Oh, I have an appreciation for it, but do not know the rules or understand the rythm. I can tell you that your subtle manner of revelation is what I most find of interest, aside from what you have to say.

Sorry I cannot offer more thoughtful insight.

Congratulations! to you and your new wife.

Susie

[Emily B]

congratulations to you!!! lovely poem, I'm sure it made her smile :)