A Poet's Prayer - Part One
A Poet's Prayer Chapter One "And how are you this morning, Mrs. Stainton?" Robert brought her a steaming mug of coffee. "Enjoying wedded bliss?" She laughed and lifted her lips to kiss his cheek. "Ever so much, my dear." "How good of your neighbour to watch over Thomas and Minnie, while we're away." "Yes, indeed. Mrs. Deacon is invaluable. And Dorothy promised to pay them a visit. They couldn't be more thrilled. The kids took to her like ducks to water!" "Do you mind, Rose darling..." Robert began, as he produced a scrap of paper and a pencil. "I'd like to write you a poem." "Must I sit still as if you were sketching my likeness?" "Only for a couple of minutes, my dear." And so she posed, ensconced in a dressing gown and smiling disposition. As promised, the poem only took a few minutes to scribble. "There," he announced, proudly. "May I read it yet?" ...