Constant ~ a collaboration with Trace

~ a collaboration with Trace ~

       

                    art  by Gary Benfield

 

 

His love is ever constant

warm in this passing from autumn to winter

long branches bending to the wind

catching me in a kiss

his hair smelling of the summer

his hands hotter than fire

as I lay upon his golden bed

weaving dreams from lilies and roses

 

for he would never let me forget springtime…

 

Her love is ever constant

as the day falls cool to a winter sunset,

soft as the silvery clouds teasing summer

sweet as the dew on slivers of grass

she gathers me in her gentle embrace

like a bouquet of fresh cut irises

                     innocent and glowing

her tender heart filled with dreams and desires

 

she welcomes me in springtime…

 

Though seasons change

                                    love stays

                                       forever constant

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

This is the stuff that dreams are made of.. I felt each word.. the contrasts that somehow fit so perfectly.. my senses teased as my heart yearns for the beauty and purity of love expressed here.. true love is constant no matter what is happening around it.. this was stunning in its imagery and emotion.. I could smell the heated scent of summer on his hair.. there is nothing like the smell and the feelings it can induce inside you when with the one who resides in your heart, your soul, your mind... this is breathtaking you two.. I absolutely loved every word.. favorites for sure.. romantic, passionate, and such a gentle caress that has my heart vibrating with want..

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely words April. I've missed you! :) Julie

[ANTO]

"soft as the silvery clouds teasing summer" - breathtaking -
I was deeply moved by the gentle beauty of this work.
Sublime

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. :) Julie

[willweb]

Yes it does, from the hottest days of summer to the coldest, most brutal days of winter, the one constant is always love. This was a beautiful collaboration from two of this most romantic poets on the site. I am so happy to see both of you remaining constant in your collaborative poetry. Simply beautiful.

[MsJewel]

Spoken like the true romantic you are my sweet friend. Thank you for the lovely comment and compliment. Happy Holidays :) Julie

[Woody]

superbly romantic and filled with the fragrance of the departing fall and the coming winter.
indeed, seasons change but true love remains constant.
beautiful collab and exquisite layout, font and fall colour.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment Woody :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

enjoyed the read very much .. love the woven tapestry of seasons .. such a gentle and comforting feeling falls on me .. closing lines are perfect! ... puts me in such a dreaming mood of young love
E.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one. Thanks so much :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie and Trace... "She gathers me like a
bouquet of cut Iris..." A most gentle
expression of love. I am spellbound
by the melody that invades my heart
when I read your poetry. truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely words Pat. I know Trace will appreciate them as well. Happy Holidays :) Julie

[onceloved]

Another beautiful poem by you two, you feed off one another talent so beautifully. Congratulation you two once again you show that you are one heart one thought in showing your beautiful feelings for one another you make love so beautiful to know. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thank you Larry :) Julie

[onceloved]

You're Welcome Julie.

[wordman]

i was walking through a rose garden while reading this poem
i could feel the freshness of spring dancing across my face

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled our words could take you to a lovely place Ron :) Julie

[Trace]

You and your best friend and writing partner write some of the most beautiful poetry I have ever read.
And the way you take the poem and present it with such incredible artwork makes it look like they were created for each other.

Thank you for inviting me along on this collaboration.
You constantly amaze me with your talent.

HUGGS. Trace