Love Poem: Her Heart Is My Sanctuary
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Written by: Newton Ranaweera

Her Heart Is My Sanctuary

I floated fatigued as a ship with none to steer,
Banging and crashing with no sanctuary near,  

And then she dawned blooming: a crimson rose,
Soothing with an angelic smile my heart that froze. 

Heart leapt sensing her move as a gentle breeze, 
Glancing at me like the moon, through the trees.

In the morn, she sunned my cold, snowy world; 
In the eve, my soul froze when darkness furled.

I stood wriggling, and adoring her lovely heart,
Waiting for a welcome call, to my piece of art. 

   Soon lovely petals opened and let me sail in; 
   Her heart is my sanctuary: my greatest win.

Image source: Pixabay 

*A 1st Place* in the following contest (judged on Sept. 1, 2020)

COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE any form any theme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brian Stand


*A 2nd Place* in the following contest (judged on Aug. 22, 2020)
Sanctuary Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Silent One 

*A 3rd Place* in the following contest (judged on Jan. 8, 2021)

Jan. 7, 2021   (Originally posted on Aug. 22, 2020)
Battle of most acclaimed 2020 POEMS Poetry Contest
Contest Sponsor: John Hamilton