I will sweep my rooms,
tend my cloistered garden, brew my tea . . .
and one who mocked my dreams will never know
the heart of me.
© Margaret Longenecker Been
Published in MORNING IN MY EYES . . . poems of the meadows, rivers, woodlands, and seasons of life, by Margaret Longenecker Been.
Note: A few years ago my musically gifted granddaughter, Nicole, set the words to a four-part madrigal which she composed specifically for the poem. That is the greatest honor I’ve ever received in connection with my poetry! MLB
This is so lovely, so fliud, and I enjoyed the composition and the colours!! Thank you so much!
Hi Margaret, I love this painting and poem! Ellen
Thank you, Ellen!
Lovely poem and watercolor…they are both so very complimentary…
Hi Margaret, I found your site through Ellen, beautiful poem and painting 🙂 Judy
Oh Margaret, how lovely! I’m a Margaret too only I go by Margie. Visiting from Ellen’s place. Love your watercolor and your words. Off to explore your world!
Thank you all so very much! Enjoy the day—Wisconsin is at its spring best today! 🙂