beguiled
by rhiannon macgregor

oft in contemplation I am compelled
to watching you in unabated bliss
and wonder at which deed I have excelled
in order to deserve a child like this

you have stitched up all the pieces of my heart
once shattered by anothers thoughtless care
and walled yourself within each single part
until there's only you and and I in there

your laughter fills my ears with angels singing,
your tears define the objects I despise
throughout my life your spirit goes on ringing
your questions make my ignorance seem wise

in adoration I lay down my life
to keep you safe from all and sundry harm
in so doing my destiny is rife
with oft requited love and boundless charm

within your love I gladly live beguiled
blessed by god above with such a child

about this poem:

this poem, written on 9/7/99, was written in adoration of my niece, mary, who continues to be my muse and my reason for waking up in the morning. i am consistently beguiled by her charm and nature.

rmacgregor @ swbell dot net

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