I walk along these streets I've never been before.
Yet, somewhere in my mind I know I've seen that door.
Was it in a dream or a page in a book
That I have seen this scene. I took a closer look.
I crept inside the store. Old books lined every shelf.
"Hello,come right in." He looked just like an elf.
I said, "You may think this funny, I'm not sure why I'm here.
I felt a silent call. Is there something I should fear?"
The man gave a little chuckle. "I'm the reason that you came.
It's a part of the job. Cupid is the name.
Now don't believe those tales. I've no bow nor those wings.
I've not worn a diaper in years. People think strange things.
I and my two brothers, see we all work together,
Are Big Hope and Little Faith. It's like a spirit tether.
Big Hope's always there to nudge the right direction,
Like at a fork in the road or a busy intersection.
Little Faith is working hard to keep it all in line.
He gets alot of credit although he dosen't leave a sign.
The image that you saw was planted there for you.
I'm sure you think a trick but life is tricky, too.
The nudge you get from us through sight or maybe sound
Helps things to work out right. For now...just turn around."
The woman of my dreams, whose face I couldn't see,
I now met face to face. Was it to be or not to be?
She come in here alot to pour through ancient text.
I'm so focused on this angel I never saw what's coming next.
"Ah, my dear Miss Lee, I've a book by our Anne Harding.
It's good to see you out since your dear sweet mother's parting."
I quizzed, "Excuse me sir, where's the man helping me?"
"Sir, I am the only one since 1943."
" Are you alright?", she asked. "You look as if in shock."
"Yes, I think I am. I just need to talk to Spock."
Before she could ask why we made some conversation.
On the outside I was cool, on the inside jubilation.
We've been married for a year and visit that same store.
So Cupid smiled that day. I couldn't ask for more.
Big Hope and Little Faith have shown from time to time.
With this poetic life, they give rhythm to the rhyme.
Next time you get that flash that feels like deja'vu,
Then know that these three boys have come to visit you.
Now abideth faith, hope, love, these three;
but the greatest of these is love.
Author notes
Orion (MI
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Awesome poetry here
Wow I so love stories as this is .You have done an excellent job on this one for sure. I believe faith hope and love has guided me all my life . I was shown as a young girl what my husband would lok like and through the years I ecepted nothing else .The day we found each other it was the forth of july and we married two weeks later and now going on year 39
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I would hope STORIESUNTOLD would like stories I"VE told...lol. I did it for a contest and she missed reading it...oh well. I even put her name in the poem (sucking up). Someone was meant to read or I wouldn't have wrote it. Thanks much.
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how the hell did I miss this one
that was when I got out of hospital and my first contest, so sorry I missed this I see there was a second page of entries I miss, again so sorry my friend
Annie
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and I love seeing my name in print
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ah! What a fabulously clever piece! I really, really enjoyed this one. Brilliant. I thank you for entering my humble contest. It's always a pleasure to read a favorite's work
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Wonderful write with great rhyme and rhythm.
Beautiful....Best wishes in the contest
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Oh My Sweetie
You know I like the love that comes out of you!! you have told a great storie with so much thought and hope for us that have gave up! Thank you Hun
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one word: Delightful!
lol..what a creative and fun
read! Very clever, too. I give
this two thumbs up - for you,
and the boys
Love, Lane
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Oh my! You've become an expert with meter. This is a delight to read, totally captivating with the dialog and the narration.
Love,
Amera♥
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