What you are, what you are not

For my wife, Jenn, Mother's Day, 2004

What you are, what you are not

 

 

You are…

the island in my ocean,

the lighthouse in my storm,

the candle in the window leading home.

 

You are not…

my cloak against the cold,

nor umbrella in the rain.

You’re not my battered wall of rock and stone.

 

You are…

the holder of my heart,

you are she who keeps me hoping.

You’re so very ‘there’ for me

in everything I do,

that even when you’re not, I’m not alone.

 

 

 

You are…

the beauty of a beam of sunshine

in the dark of my darkest nights,

the strongest but kindest person I have ever seen.

 

You are not…

my shield, deflecting sword,

nor are you my tarnished armor,

but still you make me feel like a warrior king.

 

You are…

the holder of my heart,

and the hearts of our five young princes.

We will always be here for you,

for we all love you dearly.

In our eyes, you are a Warrior Queen.

 

 

David L. Carmichael

The Warrior Poet

May 9, 2004

For:  Jenni

Happy Mother’s Day

Reviews

[♥SunkissAngel♥]

Amazing this is really good..

~SK

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Beautiful, can really feel the passion. Great job~

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

true love loves true~ what an incredibly beautiful presentation of what love should aspire to be~

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if that doesn't melt a heart, not sure what would..what a pleasure to read something that you have penned for your wife to show your appreciation for her..lucky girl