Beneath floral laden arbor,
love sought is never denied
Hearts' dark plaguing shadows,
find nowhere to reside

Array of tailored blossoms,
harbor no stinging nettles
Offer within sheltered bay,
bears your silken petals

Comfort found in longed embrace,
always clad with sweetened veil
Scenes pondered from wishful dreams
arrive in myriad detail

Opened eyes deliver your thoughts;
image evoked awaits you here
In my arms is where it dwells;
surrounding blossoms are near

Blemished hopes from foolish care,
deceits guised in promised bouquet
Sordid scourge from wilted bundle,
finds no keep in arbors stay

© C.E. Vance