For My Husband: Poetry by Susan Elliott

You fell in my arms
whispered,
"I'll always love you."
The lights flashed,
sirens cried
you were whisked away.

Behind the red doors
you screamed with pain,
sobs escaped my throat
I longed to save you
-- but I couldn't.

With a flat stare
that scrubbed man
told me you'd probably die,
be prepared -- nothing to be done.
He walked away.

I fell to my knees
close to your ear
scolded you, begged you,
"Don't you dare leave me.
I need you."

And you listened.

Today, your limp
is Swan Lake.
Your weakness is strength.
Your crooked smile
 -- a vision
of God's grace,
and I am at peace
because we still walk
side by side.

(c) Susan Elliott

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Every Flaw Every Perfection BOM Featured Poem by Susan Elliott

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This week's featured poem is also the name of this book. I wrote it after thinking about my husband. I don't know about you, but I just love holding my hubby's hand. I hope you enjoy this featured poem!
--Susan

Every Flaw Every Perfection 

I closed my hand around yours today
I felt its heat -- every flaw and perfection.
I learned the curve of your fingers
-- the width of your palm.
I discovered the length of our fingers
are almost mirrored in each other's grip.
I felt the sweat rising to your skin
as my body burned beneath your touch
-- igniting your flesh.
I closed my hand around yours today.
(c) Susan Elliott

Every Flaw Every Perfection December Book of the Month (BOM) by Susan Elliott

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"Every Flaw Every Perfection is a beautiful collection of poetry. It features romantic poetry, poems about day to day life, and a special poem written for Carl Amidon called "Picking Wildflowers." This is the fourth collection of poetry written by Susan Elliott. These poems are poems of the heart; including one in Gaelic with an English translation." (Amazon)

Words cannot express how much I love this collection of poetry. It is one of my favorites. Each poem included was written for a specific purpose and truly exposes the inner workings of my heart. I hope you enjoy it.

This month I will be sharing some of my favorite poems that are found within the book instead of giving you a definitive reading schedule. Poetry should be enjoyed and read in your own time. Every Flaw Every Perfection is available in ebook and paperback.

Poetry 

Poetry; what is this thing called poetry?
Is it mere words consisting of syllables,
symbolism, and meter, or is it more?

Poetry: What is this thing called poetry?

Is it something your high school English teacher
spoon feeds you as you kick and scream?

Poetry; What IS this thing called poetry?

It is the sound or rain.
It is a first kiss.
It is the boom-thump of your favorite song.

It is birth, it is death, and it is everything in
between.

Poetry is.

And that is what makes it beautiful.

(c) Susan Elliott