The Poet

The Poet

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Lady Love by Ron Porter, a Pantoum © 2013


Lady Love - She winked at me
I was shaken by surprise
Rapture, transported, suddenly
I saw life through brand new eyes. 
 
I was shaken by surprise
Purple curls and eyes of green
I saw life through different eyes
Prettiest smile I’d ever seen. 
 
Purple curls and eyes of green
I was conquered by her charms
Prettiest smile I’d ever seen
Heaven waited in her arms
 
I was conquered by her charms
Joy dismissed all my old sorrows
Heaven waited in her arms
She is promised all my tomorrows 
 
Joy dismissed all my old sorrows
Love she offered for eternity
She is promised all my tomorrows
Lady Love; She winked at me.