The Grace of the Gifted

The Grace of the Gifted

By: Ethan West

What beauty lies within my mind?

In which my heart is all but vague

What precious perils are benign

And why was love I killed now saved?

She came across me as I worked

My mind on anything but love

She saw my value, knew my worth

And brought me heaven like a dove

And now my restless soul does rest

It lies awake in turmoil's sleep

For my old wound bound heart to breast

Within her eyes so dark and deep

And as a tear fell from her eye

My heart lay bare in my own face

I held within a stifled sigh

And now I want to fill the space

Can you allow me this one grace?

That I may now beside you lay

To see the beauty of this place

And in your heart, forever stay

Author's Note

Any feedback is greatly appreciated thank you!

Reviews

[Androglossia]

We all do tend to go through what you described as transition or where we cross that bridge from getting hurt and having been living the shadow of the same person for so long to the idea of caring for someone else. I am a huge believer in love and know that it can happen for those who really want it.

The character seems to be someone who is ready to look for the next person who could bring a healthy heart into his life. You succeeded in creating an impression of effectiveness. Good job!

[ewest1220]

Once again a great review from you I'm thrilled that you liked this piece!

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem led the reader on a good journey. Good to realize something good is near and try to hold on.
"She saw my value, knew my worth
And brought me heaven like a dove"
A perfect ending to a outstanding poem.
Coyote

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[Ama May Cooper]

Sentimental indeed, laced intrecatly with emotion and passion.
In parts the flow was lost but the power and meaning in wording was solid throughout.
Loved this piece, utterly beautiful

[ewest1220]

Wow I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reading!

[Rhea752]

the adjectives used to describe this poem are completely contradictory. fragile, powerful. lovely, heartbreaking. amazing, horrid. the story was horribly heartbreaking and fragile. but the way it was written also made it powerful lovely and amazing. keep it up!!! :)

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked it! Thank you so much for reading!

[Timeless-Chan]

a heart that has been hurt hesitates when new love comes into their lives to quickly. but once it learns to trust again the heart heals and yerns for love:) really great poem:)

[ewest1220]

Thanks! This one is a little personal but I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[Serenity Faith]

Sincerely beautiful. Opening your heart to love after you've been hurt, it's such a complicated yet wonderful feeling. The rhythm of your poem flowed effortlessly. Very nice.

[ewest1220]

Thanks! This was a poem about a very key transition in my life so I'm really glad you liked it.

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This was lovely, dear poet! Very well written piece of emotion :)

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[TheJordBaker]

very, very good again. everything from the words to the tone, well done!

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm thrilled you like it!

[Eve]

wow, this is amazing, and so beautifully rhymed and written :) the last stanza is just perfect :)

[ewest1220]

Wow I'm glad you liked it!

[Admiral Kirk]

This is very deep and beautiful, and expresses many strong emotions; very powerful. Keep up the good work!

[ewest1220]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[Admiral Kirk]

:)