My Better Half

by Maple Tree   Nov 4, 2012


Wiped my soul away
crossed scuffed jeans,
walked those lonely miles
east, the only way I knew.

Never turned my back,
looking forward and beyond
the pain of perception,
assuming the strength
inside was enough to
carry me through.

Grew a back bone,
stripping my heart
into confetti, giving
and receiving empty
in return..

until the bronze
of your eyes
marked the eternal
flame that burns each
night before our slumber.

I can't write enough
poems to express
how much you changed
my view on love.

I write of past
deception and dark
days, but in the end
when I snuggle under
the covers of our
happiness, it is you
who has given me
hope, comfort,
and a peaceful
place to rest
my soul.

When I die,
and your hands
are finished
placing my ashes
under the sapling
of a new beginning,
may you forever
know how much I
love you,
you saved me then,
and I am eternally
yours, forever and
always....

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  • 12 years ago

    by Angie

    So happy that you finally found that true love that everyone searches for... these words are truly touching and melts the heart...

  • 12 years ago

    by Wafaa

    Omg this is breathtaking :')

    my fav stanza is:

    ' until the bronze
    of your eyes
    marked the eternal
    flame that burns each
    night before our slumber.'

    this really touched my heart and filled it with warmth.

    I love you andrea!! ughh best poetry ever!! *-*

  • 12 years ago

    by ah satan 666

    OMG!!!

    Doesn't matter where I'm reading lately, everyone's been bitten by the love bug!

    It is truly an amazing feeling having your faith revived and soul reignited and finding that person to whom you can bare your soul :) .... I wish you both many,many more years of happiness for your future.

    This is truly outstanding Andrea,
    Bless you both :)

  • 12 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Just copied it and placed it under his pillow ;p

    thank you Ladies... :-)

  • 12 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Andrea what the......you're getting all my nominations this week omg.....a wee bit speechless here ...like no joke....what is this? Why isn't this framed next to your nightstand for him to read??...

    Perfection....nothing less.

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