Neath My Pen

Happy Valentine's Day, Kitten.

As my heart finds its way to you,
so does my pen; encoding passion
in trails of ink. Confined to quiet sheet'd
entombment till poetic imagery is awakened
on the crowded streets of interpretation.

What definition, then, shall I leave of you?
Should it be modest, or shall it be flamboyant?
This pen speaks honestly, so whichever is left,
know it will be of the most sincere cloth.

Then again, my heart knows you and its love for you,
to be boundless. Let me commit a grave injustice
should I limit my pen to the spectrum of one emotion.
Where else, but a page should you exist as I see you...
grand wonderment, in every fixation. Is this pen prepared
for the clutch of an obsessed heart, venting through
aching fingers awaiting a sweet release that never comes?

I want to paint you golden with black ink... as the Sun.
Only always afixed, nearer nor further from either goal.
With no horizons to fall behind, no cloud clusters
to obstruct your radiance. In days of you, I feel no rain.

Let this pen ship you to the stars, I will write still, of you,
of the trip, till I am drinking the dregs of my own
depleted ink wells; maniacally wondering, where has all the
ink gone. Less words themselves abandon me, I shall pen you
without pause. Through the blackest ink, the light of you
will project itself into the world, from neath my pen.

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Be still my heart...."I want to paint you golden with black ink... as the Sun"

You've painted the most elegant of Valentine's here Travis, straight from the heart, with light and dark shades, just as love is, a boundless fixation indeed. Whoever kitten is, she's a very lucky woman. Happy day to you both.... 'depleted ink well', let's hope never and oh my! Outstanding my friend.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so much, Freida. You always boost my ego in this arena... I'm glad you enjoyed it, haven't written prose in a while. I guess I can stop sweating now. Lol

[Frieda P]

No sweat necessary at all Travis, you always ace your stuff, you must be breathing in those fumes from the turnpike hon. ha ;-)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

You might be right. Lol

[Frieda P]

Ha I'm always right, I'm a woman! ;-P haha

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I won't argue with that. Lol

[Crowley]

You do it day in and day out for all of us and that in and of itself is amazing. The desire to write something so identifiable can be a sickness and a blessing. To learn from writing such as this is a miracle. Great work!!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

You've left me completely humbled. I would like to take credit for this, but my muse was entirely responsible for this. I thank you for such an amazing compliment... it's truly uplifting coming from a talent such as yours.

[barleygirl]

This feels like a tug-of-war between the relationship you're having with the pen/writing . . . & the one that's rumbling around inside your head, concerning your beloved. This tussle feels realistic & interesting & unlike any similar poem about how to write that desired poem -- so huge points for originality! Good use of details & giving a true-to-life story of how this can feel when trying to say everything so right for that perfect message to a true love (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Margie... your visit and exceptional thoughts have left me beyond humbled.

[guy drori]

Glad I read this ! On one hand the words were a bit tangled (which was good) yet on the other hand simple and straight-forward (which is equally good.) Your choice of words was interesting and although the poem was quite long the scenes and descriptions always kept me going. Nice job :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, your thoughts and review are greatly appreciated.

[Heartful5160]

That's a very strong piece! Great work! Just keep writing!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so very much for the fantastic review, I will keep to your advice. I look forward to reading your work as well.

[Heartful5160]

Thank you so much. I can't wait for you to read it!

[Michael G. Smith]

Your pen trails your heart into my mind helping me to recreate your own personal thoughts. A great accomplishment from a great poem.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Michael... Sorry for such a long delayed response, I've been away from the site and writing for far too long.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Very romantic, Poe....:) I love the way you write. You're very expressive and imaginative, and the flow is smooth and very fluid. This piece is a beautiful tribute to your love. Your heart shines through like a thousand rays. Very moving and incredibly touching.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Anne you continue to humble me greatly.

[ron]

WOW. Very powerful poetic heroics. This one had my heart crying for more.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Ron I appreciate you leaving me with such wonderful thoughts.

[ron]

You are most welcome poetic heroics. Thank you for sharing a wonderful write with us all.

[Lydia Shutter]

How can she not be transported to the stars after reading the amazing poem you have penned for her? "I want to paint you golden with black ink... as the Sun. " Heavy sigh! Magnificently romantic love poem. Lydi**

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Lydia I'm very pleased you enjoyed it.

[David Scott]

There is a sensitivity to the needs of your lover. She may not be where you want her or need her, but she will a presence of influence and power always.
The pen can never match the presence of those we love... Yet we must write, for this is what we have even if the writing is not who we are completely.
An imperfect offering for the gratitude of the perfection we find in life.
I really did enjoy the sensitivity and perspective of your pen here.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so much, David. I appreciate the great insights of your comment, your are truly a man of life lessons and poetry.

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, you may have had some trouble with jotting down quickly, but what you have penned here is beautiful, and well thought out, with good flow and great images.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you for those wonderful thoughts.