I WOULD LOVE TO PAINT A PICTURE.

I would love to paint a picture, as perfect as can be,
That would capture the love I feel in my heart for you.
I may paint a sun rise over a shimmering lake, and see
A pair of love birds cooing, gazing at a lake so blue.

I may paint a meadow filled with fragrant flowers,
With cattle and sheep grazing, a small stream
Softly flowing, where we could sit for hours,
Feet touching the water as we hold hands and dream..

I may paint a mighty three master ploughing through the sea,
The wind filling the sails, taking us to adventures great,
On the bow we look ahead to lands unknown, yet be
As happy as ever, for what ever happens, you are my mate.

Yet I may paint a picture of us with our children at play,
All of us together, with so much joy on every face,
Laughing, singing, sharing a wonderful day,
Then sharing a simple meal, at a slower pace.

But I think I would choose a sun set, over a crimson lake
Where the reflection is perfect and all the world is still,
Not one ripple of contention does the little breeze make,
Nothing to disturb the peace, as we follow God’s will.

Yes I’ll paint a sunset, and place us holding hands,
Looking at each other through the evening light,
We will walk so quietly along those peaceful sands
So that nothing will spoil the coming of the night.

Yet if I could paint the night with the moon sailing by,
Casting lovely silver shadows over all that we can see,
Then have the moonbeams kiss your face with a sigh
Of joy, as we sleep, arms entwined for now and eternity.

M Ann Margetson April 16 1999 ©
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