SHE KNEELS BESIDE ME

Met her Saturday at the Farmer's Market
On the first day people were everywhere
The tomatoes were looking pretty good
Her dark brown eyes even more beautiful

She didn't wear any makeup, a plain Jane
Black hair long and straight neatly unkept
Dressed in a simple navy blue cotton dress
And her complexion was impeccably clear

We were helplessly drawn to one of another
Touched hands in our failed attempt to avoid
An electrical impulse ran warm fingers to palm
She spoke with an assurance we were destined

Nothing seemed to matter her mind was set
Said I stood before her in a dream as she wept
And that we had to marry forever and ever
Took a ring out her pocket, put it on my finger

The fit was perfect as if it was made to order
Angels stood in silence as love embraced me
Then she whispered, now I am your virgin wife
Take me with you lets make faith our home

There was this peace I've never experienced
And the way she politely surrendered I complied
Trust and respect blesses the love we share
With honor I protect as she kneels beside me



Copyright, Nathaniel London Jr. 2014




Poetry by France England
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Written on 2014-04-22 at 02:18

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Nabeela Altaf
A splendid poem!
2014-04-22