How I See You

[johnjgeddes]

For @briancourteau who loves his wife, @lynncoyle1
and ravens.

I see you as a raven
In a cherry blossom tree

You are part of my spring.

I watch you build a nest
Drink, eat, and fly away

I don’t want you to leave.

I want to keep you forever
Safe in this tree,

But not hold you captive
Or stop the spring

© 2018, John J Geddes. All rights reserved

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Comments

[briancourteau]

well you did it now. lol. This is so thoughtful and beautiful. the problem is you brought my wife to tears. I will remember this for as long as I live. Thank you from both our hearts., may I copy this, never to use but to have

[johnjgeddes]

This poem is my gift to both of you to use however you desire - my wife felt the same and retweeted it - I just wanted to celebrate the two of you, my friend :)

[briancourteau]

Thank you so much. Is your wife country girl by chance. Again I am proud to say that you are a true gentleman and amazing person. Thanks again

[johnjgeddes]

I was happy to write it, Brian, and yes, @countrygirl is my wife :)

[seareader1]

Love this poem. To be touched by two people who are friends and to also memorialize their love is a special thing. What a sweet and loving thing to do. <3<3<3

[briancourteau]

we are so grateful to John

[seareader1]

I can imagine, having a friendship like yours is a special thing. Love is a great thing to witness and to be inspired from. Here's to a lifetime of happiness to you all. <3

[johnjgeddes]

thank you, @seareader - appreciate the kind words

[lynncoyle1]

Well John, the cat's out of the bag. Yes, @briancourteau is the love of my life, and will unfortunately (probably) be short-lived but I am beyond thankful for him in my life, as I am forever grateful for you, taking the time and the love to memorialize "us" in one of your poems! x0

[johnjgeddes]

you're very welcome, Lynne

[katrinalewis]

Nice, this reminds me of a mother's love for her child. You always want your children to grow up, but you also want them to always come home.

[johnjgeddes]

so true...

[flashfiction]

But not hold you captive
Or stop the spring

Isn't this what love is about? Freedom to fly away, yet choosing to stay forever...

[johnjgeddes]

it is...thank you, @flashfiction :)

[raquelita]

This is so beautiful. They're very lucky to have you as a friend. How do you keep someone forever without making them captive? I guess it would take a great love for someone to stay even when the other seasons come.

[johnjgeddes]

that is the question, @raquelita :)

[leahlei]

Wow, @lynncoyle1 and @briancourteau are so lucky, you wrote a very beautiful poetry for them. :)
Sweet! ♥

[johnjgeddes]

thank you. Leah

[leahlei]

You're most welcome @johnjgeddes! :)

[briancourteau]

thank you Leah. Yes we are lucky

[leahlei]

I can see @briancourteau and @lynncoyle1 that you're both lucky to have each other! ♥

[lynncoyle1]

Well thank you so much @leahlei; I am so honoured and so humbled:)

[leahlei]

You're very much welcome @lynncoyle1! I can see happiness in your relationship. ♥

[nainus]

a beautiful and interesting poem, hopefully the crows can feel at home in the cherry tree

[johnjgeddes]

thanks

[melinda010100]

This is beyond beautiful

[johnjgeddes]

thanks, Melinda :)

[prettyjules158]

I don't want you to leave.

[denissemata]

I love it! Is so beautiful poem

[slayer10]

"You are part of my spring. "
wowww.... Did you write this? You are awesome

[johnjgeddes]

thanks

[anayakhan]

It's very lovely and beautiful poetry.
It's really show the true love feelings of writer.

[booster]

This post has received a 2.15 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @johnjgeddes.

[briancourteau]

Thank you so much for re-steeming the poem John wrote for my wife and I. Thank you

[johnjgeddes]

you're welcome, Brian

[boomerang]

This post has received a 3.86 % upvote from @boomerang thanks to: @johnjgeddes

[crazy-andy]

Simply art! Great job...

[johnjgeddes]

thanks

[mehakmittal13]

wow, I really like this poem... feeling touched
and ya I also like the artwork.

[johnjgeddes]

thanks!

[trudeehunter]

Absolutely Gorgeous @johngeddes....... and I love how you've blessed your friends with your talent. It adds so much more value to your blog. (Following)

[johnjgeddes]

thanks for the kind words and the follow, Trudee :)

[trudeehunter]

You're very welcome @johngeddes I love creating with digital art myself and this is what first caught my attention.

[shawnamawna]

This is beautiful and tender. Lovely sentiment and a heartwarming community motion.

[johnjgeddes]

thanks

[aaabangganteng]

Nice post :)

Good job, I am proud of you
Keep on working. Be the best. If you want to upvote my post too, one upvote from you is very valuable, There is nothing wrong if we support each other.
I know if you are a very generous person :) @johnjgeddes

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[johnjgeddes]

making general comments without specifically responding to the post is a form of spam, as is begging for votes. Please don't do this