I saw you sitting at your stoop
watching the sunrise go by
You loved the golden and red colors
from the rising sun
but there was something missing
Your hands were cold
no one to sit by your side
a lonley blanket folded
with your used guitar
and an old bag of popcorn
What you needed
a guardian
and a friend to hold
Someone warm
to be with you until you grow old
There’s love in your heart
so much you can share
Just a small flame that needs a spark
an angel to wipe your tears
But wait, you’ve found her
She’s warm and cozy
taking hold of you
in her loving embrace
You're strong with her
and you can laugh again
A friend
A mother
A singer
A teacher
A lover by your side
It’s now your wedding day
her eyes twinkle of diamonds from a night sky
Your heart beats loudly in your chest
you sing songs of joy
with your Spanish guitar
In the corner
there’s a young woman
Who looks like you
a mass of dark curls
and big brown eyes
She’s smiling at you both
with tears in her eyes
You’ve found someone
a strong woman
who can watch the sunrise with you
May we all watch the colors
of golden and red rays
From sunrise
to sunset
we all grow
Author notes
A gift to my father when he got married...
A contest entry
- SEEKING AP FAMILY by Three Doves.
525 points, ended February 25, 2008, 36 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Turn those greenies into Gold (or silver or bronze) pt 8 by whispernthedark.
700 points, ended October 25, 2008, 54 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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What a lovely gift. Beautiful write, thank you for entering the contest. Good luck.
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whisper
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Thank you
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SUPER JOB
HELLO NIECE I THANK YOU FOR PRESENTING YOUR HEART WITH FINE POETRY. DEFINITELY YOU HAVE WORKED YOUR WAY THRU A TRYING TIME AND YOUR POEM REFLECTS YOUR SENTIMENTS.
WELCOME TO THE AP FAMILY MAY YOUR JOURNEY BE PLEASANT AND FILLED WITH FRIENDSHIPS I LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR WORK. PLEASE PLACE YOUR USER NAME IN YOUR RESPONSE TO MY COMMENT. THANK YOU!
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backtoeden
thank you very much! it was hard to write this one, but it paid off in the end, haha. thanks again, i would love to share my poetry with you!
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thank you!
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I know the emotions you're expressing here, I have been there... You've penned them down very well... nicely done.
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