Cassie - this is wonderful. The meter is absolutely flawless - I think each line has eight syllables - and so lends the poem an absolutely perfect flow. The imagery too, as usual, is outstanding and your use of language a pleasure to read. I love how you have rhymed the last word of each stanza. This really is an accomplished piece of writing and certainly one of the best pieces of poetry I have read on this site. I'm speechless.....
I am out of votes this week, but I will nominate this on Monday unless someone else does this week - this poem deserves the winners' page absolutely!
All the best, Cassie - I think this might be the best I've read from all your wonderful work so far.

Yes, I frequently have that effect on the ladies, lol :)

Cassie
You have penned another beautiful poem.
Rhyme and flow are great!
Take care
Cindy

I know this has an hm, but I will vote for this and put it up for nomination again this week - this is a superb poem.