I hope you can forgive me for this one, because I broke the rules of the Ballade it was supposed to be! It took on a life of its own, so I went with it. Still, it was supposed to be an exercise in improving my poetry skills so for you poets reading this…be patient with me!

When shadows fall and claim the light
Like marauders who don’t belong
You sweep right in, my own dark knight
Yielding a calm to lean upon
Like lines of my favourite song
your words, they both soothe and renew
A melody that will hold strong
I’ll always be grateful for you
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When the space between us feels too great
And the hands of time trickle by
You find ways to communicate
In ways words can’t always define
A soft touch, a look in the eye
It’s there in everything you do
So even if things go awry
I’ll always be grateful for you
***
When my mind is blissfully still
And body in a state of repose
You touch me with consummate skill
Stoking the fire until it grows
Creating a desire to expose
Every sight, every sound, every cue
A dedication that clearly shows
I’ll always be grateful for you
***
But these gifts of ours work both ways
And this fact fills my heart anew
Especially when I hear the phrase
I’ll always be grateful for you
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Thanks for stopping by
Mel