However Love
The bamboo patch was their backdrop,
He swore he adored her,
She was a bit skeptical,
However,
She let him kiss her hand,
The flowers were fresh and perfumed,
Tied in a pretty bouquet,
She didn't expect this gift,
He thought she deserved it,
Sweetly sang birds,
In the plum blossom.
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Gillena, I like the way you short-formed it. Love is just right when it is here.
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I agree with Lisa, Gillena. Short and sweet.
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I love how you closed this.
Thanks for dropping by, Ken
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The art of courtship! Love this, Gillena.
ReplyDeleteI love the ending!
ReplyDeleteAhh so sweet. Reminded me of the courtship times... after 12 years of living together I don't even think about it much anymore... Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Gillena. Glad I could comment again!
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