All That Heaven Allows Poem by Randy McClave

I want to look at her naked
As a mother would look at her newborn child,
Then I want to awe upon her beauty
But, she will not be defiled.

I want to then sketch her body
From the top of her head unto her toes,
My drawing will give her no justice
But, there will be no woes.

I want to watch her as she turns
Beauty is in her every inch and curve,
I will have her as my inspiration
With pride, her I will observe.

I think of her as a masterpiece
My soul and body she does arouse,
But, that secret is mine alone to keep
That's all that heaven allows.

Randy L. McClave