On Love's Plate

A young, tender Blossom
In life’s Garden - blooming.
With such divine brilliance to behold,
You enchant me with your beauty;
I’m ever - joyfully captivated
By your hold.

And I, a laconic artiste
Painting my world with words,
Do wistfully brush your image on my slate.
With evocative swipes of each new stroke,
I proffer you this modest gift, my dear,
On love’s plate.

Jeff Hicks