the cornerstone, the glue that holds the sum of all parts
every building starts with a foundation
without which, supporting walls could never stand
time nor elements can ever move or sway
properly laid, it binds the structure together
provides integral strength to the body
next come frames, outlines that define the area
giving form to an otherwise shapeless body
adding needed texture to wide open spaces
walls are raised, offering protection and quiet
strategically placed windows
give peaceful views to the outside world
doors to gain access
or provide safety from harms way
finally a roof
uppermost point of the project
giving needed shelter from the elements
relief and solitude from daily distractions
visible above all others
its strength and integrity
hardly seen and often overlooked
relied upon to always remain intact
all the steps necessary
to make a strong building
each one as important as the other
careful detail paid to each
insures long life and satisfaction
blueprints for building
promises of the heart, the kind dreams are made on
careful and crafted from square intentions
plumb and true to one another
always withstanding
the tests of time
Author notes
this may not seem like a love poem, but it is. and there is one person that will understand why....
Written November 17th, 2003
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i liked this..
it reminds me of the growth process i have had with my newlywed hubby...
our struggles to build what we have like the nicest home...planning along and weathering the worst storms.
this is definately a love poem
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beautiful metaphor!
love can and will test the weathers of time...
I almost think of the three little pigs...
some wolves may come and try to huff and puff but....
no one is blowing that house down
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good
WEll written. Just as any well thought out plan (building or relationship) all need a good foundation.
Nicely done.
thanks,
John -
Jake.. this is a house many would long to live in but often find themselves in a two up.. two down.. lovely piece of writing hun.. well penned as always..
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Yea Gooey I understand and I love you too. Our relationship will stand the test of time my love.
Hahahahahaha. Just kiddin' ya bunky. This is a true love poem. Lovely, whoever it's for.
Desiree
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Lovely. A house not divided against itself at all will truly stand.
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This displays a love that's not rushed as is the traditional "TV romance". This is built, crafted by an artist. Put together peice by peice intentionally. So many seem to grab materials and throw it in a pile. When they're left with wreakage, they wonder why it didn't work. What you wrote of it strenth, and that is rare in this day in age. Awesome job. God bless!
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Yep, gotta get those foundations sturdy and use quality materials to make it last though, just look at the three little pigs!
Strong decisive write, nice,
Kyla -
i think this is a beautiful piece that speaks right to the heart of what the strongest relationships are made of...love can be many things...but the love that lasts forever is built from the ground up...and within those walls is the safe harbor that protects and saves us from any and every storm...wave on wave...it saves...
This is one of the most beautiful and real love poems i have ever seen...breathtaking
UB
Edited on Nov 17, 10:40 p.m. because 'of typo'.
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