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Marriage

i would not whisper stones in your ear
or paint body with body on matted grass

no, our trade was not for direction, or creation
our do's were paid in the soft voice of hope

we baked love, we glazed love, we spun love
then held it to our lips, in our arms, and hips

our trade will carry nothing, and serve no master
no, that was not the bargain.

footsteps, fingertips, and starlight on the thistles
that old kettle, this hot tea
 
our deal is for the journey, words
and a touch when there is only silence.
U668857 - on June 2 2008

Now there's an image of love - "starlight on thistles"! Superb!

I particularly like : " our do's were paid in the soft voice of hope".

 There's a palpable sense of resilience and endurance, but it's wonderfully understated in quiet tones.

 How many fingers get burned from the hot tea in our stormy marital tea-cups ? But the quiet word or touch heals inevitable silences. A reflective and affirming piece....BRgds.,Alan.


Norm - on June 2 2008
This is simply stunning!
Anstey - on June 3 2008
Thanks guys. You're both too kind.
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