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A poetic romancer you are not,
yet considerate you certainly are;
most likely to bring home
grocery store (last-minute) carnations
but I don't mind. They're rumored to be
from Mary's tears, a mother's undying love.
My love is simple. I don't need red roses,
just devotion; not worship, but sincerity,
fidelty, love... and let's throw in passion
because the kids will squirm
when I read this poem
and you'll wink behind their backs.
Only you. Forever. Let the rose thirst
and wilt on its stem; that's what happens
with high maintenance.
Aren't you glad I'm a carnation gal?
by Margaret Bednar, June 9, 2019
I invite you to listen to me read my poem...
Linked with "Poets United - Poetry Pantry #482"
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I think I'm a carnation girl too. A wonderful write!
ReplyDeleteOh... and I loved listening to it as well!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Enjoyed the direction you went in with this piece and the way in which, the tender quips play off the title ~ Devotion ~ It is clear, this is a relationship you both are very comfortable in … and that to me says: a long and enduring union. (You don't get to 'comfortable' over night … that is for sure.) You've maintained an engaging and authentic conversational tone throughout, that works wonderfully with the content, and closed with an awesome clever-and-droll line, that left me with a smile. In short, this poem is a delight to read.
ReplyDeleteOh, almost forgot - I very much enjoyed the reading. Thank you for that!
ReplyDeleteI love this Margaret and hearing you read it was wonderful! 💐
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, and how wonderful to have a marriage like yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem and delightfully recited.
ReplyDeleteNice poem. Happy you dropped by my sumie Sunday today
ReplyDeleteMuch❤🕊❤love
sometimes the simple things are the best. true love. devotion. forever.
ReplyDeleteenjoyed your reading of the poem. :)
Oh hells yes I loved it! I love the way this piece gets across the sweetness in long-lasting love affairs.
ReplyDeleteI giggled quite knowingly at the forth verse. My kids are very supportive of my poetry in general, but I've learned to be considerate and give them a heads up if the latest poem on my blog is about my husband, so they can avoid the squirming that day. :D
A blessed marriage. What more can a girl ask for? :)
ReplyDeleteThis poem made me smile!!!
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ReplyDeletewhen love is simple it is redder then the reddest rose...and needs nothing further...bkm
ReplyDeleteThis is sweet. I hope the one to whom it is written appreciates it.
ReplyDeleteRoses are so overrated.. carnations sounds perfect, and they lasts as any relation should do.
ReplyDeleteLove the poem, love you are a carnation gal. So am I. I'd rather have a laugh among dandelions than a mantle vase of dead roses.
ReplyDeleteI loved listening to you recite your poem. Carnations are divine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reading, Margaret. I am a sunflower and peony gal. Your poem is so uplifting, with a wonderful sounding marriage.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!💞
ReplyDeleteLoved this in so many ways! And hearing you read was a treat.
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