On Love’s Plate

                                

                                 A young, tender Blossom

                                 In life’s Garden - blooming.

                                 With such divine brilliance to behold,

                                 You enchant me with your beauty;

                                 I’m ever - joyfully captivated

                                 By your hold.

 

                                 And I, a laconic artiste

                                 Painting my world with words,

                                 Do wistfully brush your image on my slate.

                                 With evocative swipes of each new stroke,

                                 I proffer you this modest gift, my dear,

                                 On love’s plate.

                                                                Jeff Hicks