Poem: Tempered Gold

I hope for a truthful woman of substance,
a lover with a heart of tempered gold.
A solar panel to receive my love,
but also a sun to illuminate and nurture my world.
I seek earned respect and trust,
I seek a person who treasures sincerity,
creativity and individuality.
I wish for a compassionate woman
who can appreciate a candid gentleman like me.
Long has this vessel poured dutiful affection
without being refilled with waters of reciprocation.
Long has this raging torch of romance been doused
by selfishness, materialism and emotional frustration.
One day the rivers of loneliness will subside
and she will set this captive heart free.

Part my Red Sea like Moses in the Bible
and reveal a living miracle to complete me.
Fulfill my spiritual destiny
to walk life’s road by her side.
Always together exchanging affection
like the shore embracing the surging tide.
Although I am not near to perfection
like this “Eve” from the Creator’s mould.
I pray for her, an honest woman of substance,
a lover with a heart of tempered gold.

By Sean Ruize Munnings
The Raga-Lover

Copyright © 2006 Sean R. Munnings, all rights reserved.