A Rose For All Seasons

(an anniversary offering)

this gift to you of perfumed love

confirms my heart is taken

although at times we disagree

does not mean i'm mistaken

it simply states that i am free

to voice my thoughts at leisure

and you my darling are the one

to suffer that forever

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

your poem puts a big smile on me face Christine! what a fine love you speak of ... and a pretty good relationship too! Norma and i were on the same pages politically and spiritually so on those we preached to the choir when talking about world happenings .. but on people .. she relied on her Italian "spider sense" and held those snap opinions as etched in stone where i took a long time to decide that someone may not be the greatest person in the world .. both qualities of strength and weakness ;) love your poem .. made me think of Norma

[Chris Shaw]

I am so pleased this little poem made you smile and think of your Norma. Married to John now for 38 years. We get along well but like all couples have our moments. This loving tribute to him I couldn't help but end the way I did. My wicked sense of humour came out to play. I also have some Italian in me but it is well diluted now. Going back I think to the 17th century. Italians that made their way to Britain. Many thanks Mr E for visiting this one :)

Chris

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
You really hit the mark with that last line. Yes, make him suffer. He's earned it. Haha

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased my little offering made you smile. My wicked sense of humour likes to show itself every now and again. Very many thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Eve'sAurora]

I very much enjoyed this entry! It reads in a way that evokes a smile. Love it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your visit. Pleased it made you smile which was my intention.

Chris

[Ardra]

Love the ending note... :)
A fun read for the soul...

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ardra for your visit and sharing your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[sette]

yes arguments though most of the time ends in fights still adds flavor to any relationship and as always your writing really stirs numerous emotions all at once

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sette, all relationships worth their salt have disagreements. If they don't it means one party is giving in to the other all the time :))

Chris

[KeeD]

Hi Christine, so happy to see you're doing alright during these troubling times. I love how cute this poem is. It's like cupid's arrow with crosshairs aimed right for the heart. A strong love is like a warm blanket, it keeps you comforted through thick n thin and sure when it's too hot sometimes you need your own skin but hey anyone who gets to be your blanket for life, in my book that's a win.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to have a visit from you KeeD. Your thoughts and review much appreciated. Hope you are keeping safe and well in these troubled times.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

How sweet! An anniversary offering. There is so much love and passion behind these words, you can feel it with each rhyme and word. There's something magical and beautiful about the last line, maybe the way you fit in 'suffer'. It just feels so everlasting and it only gets better the more I reread it.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Colacat always good to have your thoughts. Keep safe and well in these troubled times.

Chris

[m.s.early]

What a succinct serenade. The narrator sounds very blessed.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Pleased to meet you on my page and yes, I do feel blessed. All good wishes.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

That feeling of being so comfortable comes with time and understanding and that allows for free speech. It’s nice to compliment each other. Nice write happy anniversary Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. We have now notched up a grand 38 years. Where does the time go?

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Wow that’s great! My parents were 52 years. I’ve been married 15 and married to work for 43years lol.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! Married to work for 43 years, that is a long time. Fifteen years with your wife is by comparison fairly new :))

[andrew mitchell]

We were engaged for 7 years trying IVF.

[NotUsinganymore]

Interesting and unique poem. I enjoyed it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JungLee. I appreciate your interest. All good things.

Chris

[NotUsinganymore]

Thank you you are welcome