My Hope For You

You are my heart and upon it

I have etched my secret hopes for you:

My hope that you burn brightly, and long—

That your most heartfelt desires lash themselves

Upon the winds of passion

And that your heart’s love flows

Out of eyes and mouth to the tuneful ears

Of those who surround you.

That hope survives and blooms in the inclement weather

Of disappointment—

That you find and etch your secret desires

For your own child—

And that when I am gone,

That in a flowering corner of your soul

That you feel my love for you—

Maggie Patti Barbara Frankford-WaltonNovember 19, 2011 at 5:10 PM
sweet sentiments, well done.

welcome joining poets rally week 56 today,

a free verse or a poem of your choice is accepted.
cheers.

Happy Saturday.
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Vinay Leo R.November 19, 2011 at 10:32 PM
I felt like it was my mother saying this to me... or some day soon, me saying the same to my children. How beautiful a poem is this... I'm truly happy I came by, Audrey. Eloquent wordplay. Thank you.

Leo @ I Rhyme Without Reason
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AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 4:28 AM
This is almost musical in its form. Very smooth flow, and beautiful words. Nicely done, Audrey.
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AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 6:25 AM
sweet.
:)
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Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryNovember 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM
pleasant word flow.

Happy Rally.
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AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 4:59 AM
Beautiful poem and a true sentiment
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AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:27 AM
very sweet verse.

Happy Rally.
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AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Beautiful nurturing verse. Well written, great read.
The Lonely Recluse.
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