Ode to the Handsome Swede
by Tim Kavi
humming a sweet song
the poetry
keeps flowing
when across the green hills of Sweden
the wedding party
was going
your sweet melodies
the wind is blowing
bringing sweet incense of perfume
innocence of love
when your smile lit the room
the handsome Swede
was smiling too
as your love
filled
the happy groom
thoughts of peace
and no more
empty homes
two hearts
turned towards
love
and dispelled
the lonely glooms
the handsome Swede
hummed
existential songs
his new bride
had come home
she made ready
a gown of red
adorned
in Chinese love
traditions
had been met
and yet
there was
still
the promise
of even more
for all the glories
their love had
in store
for all the stories
could never be sold
in thousands
of novels
of myths
and legends
every time
their love was told
you see it seems
simple
but no love ever is
they found each other
and that's all
the mystery 'tis
two hearts
thought they had been
left
only to find the other
behind the veil's
cleft
a great love
with wings
flew to him
the handsome Swede
said
and for all
this there
was destiny
forever
plainly read.
Poet's Afterword--For Posting 4 of my VALENTINES BE MINE FOR NINE daily blogging event to celebrate Valentine's Day we have another wedding poem. This poem celebrates a wedding between two very special friends of mine. It was originally a private poem for the two of them, but 'reappears' here in my blog by their permission. I know you will join me in congratulating the happy couple, who exemplify a wonderful destination of love--a cross cultural and happy marriage across two of the kindest hearts I've ever known.~~T.K.
