The Gift

Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Image, Poetry, gratitude, joy, love, sensuality, wisdom

• In response to the 7th prompt on the newly re-opened Writer’s Island, I offer a perspective on love…






The Gift


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unworthy fool am I

to ignore it
to abuse it
to mistreat it
to misuse it
to mishandle it at every turn

no way am I deserving

yet over and over
you lay it at my feet
to protect them
from life’s harsh road

time after time
you wrap it round me
as shelter
from sorrow’s storm

again and again
it nurtures and sustains me
on my journey through
the wastelands of the lonely

this light
this precious treasure

no way do I deserve
but forever will I cherish
your soul gift
of selfless love

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rob kistner © 2010



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Permalink | Comments (12) | Jun 12, 2010

12 Responses to “The Gift”

  1. pamela Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Pretty poem Rob!
    Selfless love!
    Pamela

  2. Sharp Little Pencil Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Rob, sounds like you have a lovely marriage. Bet Kath says the same about you. My uncle once said, “Marriage is not 50/50 - it’s 80/80, and when you’re in the 20% range, there’s plenty of room for your loved one to pick up the slack.” I like that thought.

    Amy

  3. Stan Ski Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Some of our actions are hard to justify as it is. With a love like this, they’re even more so.

  4. Mary Kling Says:
    June 12th, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    What a beautiful love poem, Rob! A gift indeed.

    http://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/06/gift.html

  5. vivienne lake Says:
    June 13th, 2010 at 3:03 am

    Viv sighs in admiration of a lovely poem, of the gentle rhythm and the feeling behind it.

  6. Elizabeth Says:
    June 13th, 2010 at 10:11 am

    This poem feels like a gentle soft rain and leaves me feeling wistful. Thank you

    Elizabeth

  7. Maureen Says:
    June 13th, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    To be so open about your love is both touching and a gift.

  8. Deeptesh Says:
    June 14th, 2010 at 1:08 am

    Lovely blog. Lovely poem to go with the image. Plz drop by my blog too.

    http://deepteshpoetry.blogspot.com/2010/06/wedding-of-crystals.html

  9. Diane Truswell Says:
    June 14th, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Selfless love is indeed the perfect gift!

  10. brenda w Says:
    June 14th, 2010 at 10:54 am

    This is beautiful, Rob. My husband’s love sustains me like this…you have captured a universal here. Thank you.

  11. Linda Says:
    June 17th, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Lovely.

    http://thelaughinghousewife.wordpress.com

  12. Mr. Walker Says:
    June 18th, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    The selfless gifts are the best. Well done, Rob. Another beautiful poem; thanks for sharing.

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