Poetry’s Embrace

Poetry sweet poetry

I need you today

To enter my soul and swim through my veins

Heal these old wounds and restore my faith

Help me to smile while I fight through the pain

Poetry sweet poetry

Like a lover’s embrace

You hold me so loosely and submerge me in grace

A light through the darkness when I can’t find my way

And the courage to face life and live day by day

Poetry sweet poetry

When I drink from your cup

Your magical remedies make me feel enough

In a world that demands all men to be tough

You whisper to me “it’s okay when you’re soft”

© 2021 Rocco J. Zuardo