"Queen Of Beauty" (A Gift Beyond Measure)

 

 

 

 QUEEN OF BEAUTY

(A Gift Beyond Measure)

 

　

When the terse reality of life

Crashes upon my egalitarian existence

She is there waiting for me

 

 

Her soft summer silkiness

Imbrues itself upon my troubled brow

Lifting me beyond the gray sky

 

 

As we sit under a shaded tree

The sheer bliss of friendship

Washes over me like sweet tonic

Baptizing me in a wave of sweet memories

 

 

The coy syllables of our words

Join together to form a sensible chain

A bond forged beyond proper sensibilities

 

 

What wonderful flights of laughter

Can compare to the love she inspires

Not romantic in nature or aspect

But of respect and mutual consideration

 

 

Unwrapping the silken bow

And bright wrappings of paper

She unveils my latest gift to her

 

 

With a smile that would melt

The most glacial of heart (strings)

She thanks me with a simple kiss

Laid generously upon my cheek

 

 

I have given her lovingly

The same gift she has given

A thousand times and more

 

 

The gift that is often unappreciated

Or even reciprocated until

It is far too late and nonexistent

 

 

She hold it close as a miser

And keeps it within her heart

The safest of treasure troves

 

　

The gift that I have given

Is friendship and love

Unyielding, incomparable

And simply…unconditional

 

　

Kenny L. Mitchell

September 16, 2009

 

　

　

Author's Note

"Dedicated to my dear friend, who taught me the beauty of friendship & love. I thank you, with all of my heart."

Reviews

[Mark]

YOu have such dear friends, Ken, because you ARE such a dear friend. I who have known you less than a month, can see that plainly already.
This is a simple sweet poem. with beautiful use of metaphor. There can be no doubt in the reader's mind that she is as special, indeed, unique to you, as you are to her. Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

When we find that special person. Life isn't no better. Story and flow of words kept my attention. A beautiful poem.
Coyote

[Naomi Montana Walsh]

A very touching .. ode to a friend ..well done.

[Satchmo's Gal]

The gift that I have given

Is friendship and love

Unyielding, incomparable

And simply�unconditional

Lovely...Absolutely beautiful.

[Ellen Hammond]

Love and friendship are a most precious gift not to be taken lightly or discarded because of a misunderstanding. Your friendship is a gift to cherish and your special friend is no doubt blessed by your friendship too. Thanks for sharing this insightful, thought provoking write.

[cest la vie]

"Her soft summer silkiness
Imbrues itself upon my troubled brow"
Who can even compete with lines like that.. you have surpassed even yourself I think. Kenny, what can I say? Loving, heartfelt, deeply tender, my gracious you have a way with words. Two thumbs (and a toe for you)!!!

[Jessica J]

Fantastically written and beautiful. Not many things to say here...I was captivated. Thank you for sharing...I will continue to read your work. I am sure it is all just as full.