Stepping Stones

I've only a pittance to offer

     a swirl of dreamlike words

conjured up from the magical

     playground of my mind

                

              perhaps I imagine

you standing on a pedestal of grand measure

as i shower you with gold and luxurious gifts

hand carved in intricate detail

would that I could give all this and more...

paintings of zen gardens and sunlit meadows

azure skies smiling and green peacock feathers 

but I am not an artist of such flair

nor a builder of pedestals so grand

              nor have I the midas touch of

these treasures to bestow

           

                            No, oh no

I've only a pittance of mere words to offer

                     from my heart

and use them as stepping stones

                   hoping they find

                  their way into yours

Reviews

[Clockwork]

You've laid each stepping stone across the waters of doubt, and built a bridge to an exotic land. While we can't live on words alone, yours create quite a world for us to live in. I thoroughly enjoyed your couplet about the Zen gardens.

Your desire to build a sacred space for the special person in your life is what shines through in this poem. This is a true example of a soul who wishes to give the world to the one she cares about. Your words build a good path toward that world.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Christian for stopping by and for thr nice comments
I do appriciatr vey much...

[Clockwork]

You're welcome!

[Betty Hermelee]

What magnificent words in this piece Fran; It is so passionate, and humble, yet sincere and yearning... love every bit of it. It is of complete honesty and the urge to please. Excellent
Best, B

[Fran Marie]

Thank you Betty
so much appreciate your kind review

[AJNJ]

Words are enough when they create such a beautiful bridge of love. The ideal stepping stones. What else do we need but the earnestness and devotion expressed in your words here? They're perfect.....

[Fran Marie]

Thanks A J
so vey much
appreciate your
kind words on
m y poetry;

[Davidgeo]

I think that anyone that isn't totally and completely narcicisstic will have to find some kind of meaning in this poem.

[Fran Marie]

well
thanks Dave
for stopping
by to read

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

wow Fran this is so beautiful love the stepping stones gorgeous, well done good luck in my love comp

[Chris Shaw]

Your pittance is a rich offering of beautiful imagery and kind sentiment. Lovely lines here and I thoroughly enjoyed the gift of your words Fran Marie.

Thank you. All good wishes

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Chris..so much for stopping by to read and the nice comments..

[Chris Shaw]

Read again today Fran Marie. Truly inspiring words of love. Beautiful and your posted image of cascading water is wonderful.

[Fran Marie]

Ithanks again
Chris appreciate
the re read;

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Words are nothing if used spuriously and everything if they come straight from the heart, as they do here. I can feel the love, the connection made, the distances abridged, by your words. Kudos!

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Dhara..I so appreciate your comments on my poetry

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

You are welcome Fran Marie.

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Fran Marie,your mind was in a wonderful place, when writing this. May each reader treasure the pittance, as they ride the gossamer threads of enchantment. I know I did.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Valormore..so vey much appreciate your kind comments on my poem...glad you enjoyed.. ☺

[barleygirl]

Beautifully modest message as you draw an ornate portrait in words! *wink! wink!* I love your descriptive phrases that plant visions in our minds (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Margie..so very much for reading & your kind words...I so appreciate.. ☺

[Einstein Noodle]

oh i lov ehtis Fran...it is such humility and wonderful images in color ..easy smooth read ..at the end i feel as if i hear you loud and clear ..good luck in the contest ;)
E.

[Michael J Taylor]

This is an amazing poem. You painted yourself as a humble observer of the world and offered up your perspective to whosoever reads this poem. You establish a connection with the reader and that makes this poem great. Thanks for submitting it in my contest.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks,Michael so vey much.. i so appreciate your comments on my poetry;