Wild Me, Once More

No longer does this heart
beat wild, although 'tis free
to be, patiently ready...
'pon my mistress's proud return,
ridden at her behest once more
to vanquish doubt and languish not
in the consequence of victories
lost within passion's battlefield ~

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

Chaste yet sexy, all at once. Subtle way to wave your flag.:)

[David Scott]

Thank you for the comment KL. Somehow, I doubt I am ever really all that subtle. ha.

[barleygirl]

First of all, I love your title, which drew me into reading your poem. Your message wasn't what I was expecting, but such is life, when it comes to silly expectations. I am getting that there's been a passionate but divisive tussle between lovers & the narrator is longing for some make-up sex *smile* (kidding!) Really, tho, I feel your message is universal, about love not always having the wildish feelings we sometimes miss in the hassles of everyday living. Thanks for sharing!

[David Scott]

I like to misdirect the eye to catch the minds attention from time to time.
There was a time I was reckless with passion... It was wild and all of the imaginings to go with it.
Today, I am happy to be passionate, but patient enough to be "true to the task", so to speak... After all, the wild Broncos never get to enjoy a higher purpose. Or something like that...
Anyhow, thank you for reading and commenting.

[barleygirl]

I read your poem to be the relationship that's waned, with regard to wildness . . . but after reading your response to my review, now I'm reading your poem again, thinking about how a person's approach to passion can change from the youthful wildishness. I like that interpretation, too.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem. I liked the use of the language and the thoughts/visions create by the good description. Wild heart does fade with time when heart become less dim. Thank you David for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[David Scott]

Thank you for your thoughts and review. The heart, though tamed by love will ride the wildes of passion...

[Coyote Poetry]

We can hope and you are welcome.

[A hare off]

Kind of has me singing "Love is a battlefield" in my head but I don't sound anything like Pat Benatar. Looking forward to winning that war and rejoicing in the rewards, sometimes makes it all worthwhile. Great poem David.

[David Scott]

Good to see you here again. I've been a bit "out of season" lately. Thank you for the comment.

[Ruth]

Not only does this show the beauty of love but the art of love...as love is...magnificent :)

[David Scott]

Thank you Poppy. You are right about magnificent passion in love...

[sheandherself]

"in the consequence of victories
lost within passion's battlefield"
Even though this is short, it has a great flow and tells just enough, thich isn't easy at all.
Outstanding.

[David Scott]

Thank you very much. I actually liked these lines because you can emphasize different meanings if you pause and phrase the words just a little bit differently.
Like passion... it falls upon us like snowflakes fall upon a field. Each unique moment hidden in the complexity of the full experience.
Thank you for reading.

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Waiting for the return of passion...it does make you feel alive, doesn't it...

[David Scott]

I know... Right? It can be a flash of inspiration. Like a bolt of lighting blinding the night sky.
Thank you for commenting on this little simplicity of a moment.

[Lydia Shutter]

Perhaps not wild, but still filled with passionate thoughts. I liked the old English you used in this one. Good work. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Thank you Lydi. It was a moment of thought I received after conversing with a muse...

[alifeacoustic]

All we can do is be ready and able to capture fair maiden's heart, when she is ready to let us know we may be up to the challenge. Previous battles and plans count for nought, as each heart has a different battle to win. Sometimes, we do enough to allow further participation, the battle to keep that participation continues always.
Wonderfully expressed piece David.

[David Scott]

Thank you for sharing your reflections. I like to see the way your mind works. :)

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed,passion is a battlefield to be won daily;-]

[David Scott]

Thank you for the comment and for reading Willow.