V. H. Stone is a writer of poetry and fantasy fiction who lives in Yorkshire, England. She has a blog at www.vhstone.com and has had some of her work published by 'Inner Circle Writers' Magazine.' Her work looks into the nature of humanity, challenges the stigma around mental health and espouses feminism. More recently, themes of human relationships and the natural world have become a great focus and inspiration for her work. Her poetry comes from the heart, often displaying raw emotion and grit.


Sunday, 14 February 2021

Poem: Roses and Wine.

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Fifteen years ago today, a boyfriend, who lived in a different city at the time, sent me a picture of a single red rose and a bottle of wine that he had waiting for me when I next came to visit. We hadn't even been together three weeks, but the very nice looking army guy chatting me up at the student union bar failed to turn my head that night, because I knew I was already with someone special. That someone is now my husband. 

Toby has been so very supportive of my writing, helping me find the time to do my work and taking on more than his fair share around the house at times to allow me to get my work done. So, in honour of Valentine's Day, I dedicate this poem to him. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone, and especially to the one I love.


V.

Roses and Wine.


Our love started in winter

and your arms

kept me from the cold

and from harm.

That first red rose

and our first wine

stay here with me

ever in my mind

throughout passing time.

The taste of chocolate, shared,

follows us through life,

returning in our despair.

And when clouds gather,

angry storms blow through

our home to separate

me and you,

to put us at odds,

we weather it all.

In time

they begin to seem so small.

And after each storm,

and sometimes in sun,

roses and wine take us back

to where love was first begun.


© V. H. Stone.

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