The Shield
She shivers every time, a quaking
aspen of flesh. Says it reminds her
of a grandmother’s touch.
Those eyes are no diamond’s sparkle.
They are the clear true apertures
of a kind, wholehearted person.
Hair, not of fine silky-smooth
glistening honey but the delicate
extended crown of a glorious mind.
No neck of alabaster has she.
It’s a mystery that turns a smile
toward me, a living female muscle.
Beauty is woman entire.
She is the world.
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This is beautiful! “Beauty is woman entire.” Yes!
And I have learned what a blazon is. Very sweet, very well done.
A wonderful reflection on beauty from a deep love. “Beauty is woman entire”
Beautiful love poem. A quaking aspen of flesh – priceless.
Coleman you romantic fool, you. Lovely poem.
The rebuttals of the negative statements are scrumptious.
Just lovely!
So much that’s so good Coleman.
An American love sonnet.
Shades of Neruda.