Sufficient Unto Me

 

 

 

~ Sufficient Unto Me ~

 

They could show me the rivers of paradise

 but that would be nothing if your love ceased to flow

The cool of the palm trees would not ease the burning oasis of my soul

If you went from my life…

~

They could show me the footprints of the prophets

But if you did not run towards me I would be lost in the desert sands

I could smell the sweetest rose in the world

But its scent would fade if I could not sense you near me...

~

They could give me all the gold in the world

But one ounce I would not take if I was never to see you again

They could hand me the sun in my left hand and the moon in my right

But even that couldn’t console me without my beloved by my side...

~

They could offer me the whole universe and say it is mine,

But I would refuse because I already have it...

You are my paradise, my sheltering palm tree, my poet of sweet words

My scent of a rose, my sun and moon...

My night and day...

Everything I want and have ever wanted

That is sufficient unto me.

 

~~~~~

 

 

(c) Helena June 2009

 

Author's Note

Thank you for taking the time to read my words!

Reviews

[Michael X]

helen, your words are breathtaking, I mean phenomonal, you have completely captivated the moment with sincere effect and beauty that ligners and flows and permiates the essence of core loveliness, I could lose
myself in the absolute, as I am sure every reader who has come across your enchanting words have done,
no doubt you will always be the poetess Of enchantment~ whose heart flows from a wellspring naturally
joined to an everlasting muse of inspiration, defining devotion through a golden metaphorical persepctive

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

You certainly have a way with words that takes me into the depth of feeling in your poem, Helena. Love is precious; and love, as complete as described in this poem, a rare flower indeed. Beautifully written and most certainly appreciated. Hugs, Sharon

[Taylor H]

this was a great poem! I loved it. Im adding it to my library. I loved how you didnt go cliche with this poem, you actually used differnet things to compare your love to.

[Chaos Stone]

fabulous write!
very heartfelt and true, lush with romantic symbolism
someones a lucky man

[Marlena]

That's so genuine! I love it, so sweet and heartfelt, you must really love this person! Amazing work! ^^

[papaed]

Every positive, heart-felt response here reflects my feelings. The perfect combination of heart driven idealistic emotion and word-smithing. You're a master.

Peace and Love,
papaed

[angelina neves]

Uau! soooooooooooooooo wonderfully romantic! beautiful!

[Kevin Vorshak]

Deeply written and meaningful. Well done.

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

A lovely love poem and tribute to the one person in your life.

[Anastasia Starlena]

Wow words can not express how beautiful this piece is. It is absolutely breathtaking. A very passionate piece that stirs the soul. Awesome!