Always Mine (lookin' back)

"Eights 'n Sixes" (see "Author's Notes" below for rules: I would be honored if any would like to try this original form, and any who do, please let me know)

   Always Mine

~~·~-~**~-~·~~·~~·~~·~~·~~·~-~·~~

Oh, Darling, see how I miss thee...

while you've been gone, My Dear.

Each starlit night two souls take flight

on wings of loving care.

Mine travels far to where You are

in search of your sweet touch,

and everywhere I look with care

for all we've shared so much.

Those days bygone still linger on

right here within my heart,

I know yours, too, has remained true,

ne'er are our souls apart.

It matters yet, I'll not forget;

your tender affection.

That moon above knows I'm in-love,

You are my perfection.

I know I'm less, I must confess,

than all you might desire,

but hold me tight with all your might,

stoke high my burning fire.

Be ever glad for all we've had,

'tis long our hearts now wed;

that blossomed rose of ours that grows

drank every tear we've shed,

and when it blooms, its sweet perfumes

caress us once again.

Tho, heard it's told not all is gold ...

to Thee I've this refrain:

"If all the stars fell from the skies,

the sun and moon, both failed to shine ...

if every sea and river dries,

still in my heart ~ You're always mine."

~~·~-~**~-~·~~·~~·~~·~~·~~·~-~·~~

   Richard W. Jenkins

             ©2015

Author's Note

"Doubledown Style 1 (or) Eights 'n Sixes"
Original form created by
Richard W. Jenkins
© 1 Apr 1987

Any number of 4-line verses about anything:
Aligned left or centered.

Syllable count per verse:
8/6/8/6

Rhyme scheme:
xxxaxxxa
xxxxxb
xxxcxxxc
xxxxxb

xxxdxxxd
xxxxxe
xxxfxxxf
xxxxxe

Etc...

(not part of the form: but, in this poem, ending with an 8-count, a-b-a-b rhyming quatrain envoi)

Honest constructive critique is always welcome! ✍

Reviews

[Writergurl]

"If all the stars fell from the skies,
the sun and moon, both failed to shine ...
if every sea and river dries,
still in my heart ~ You're always mine."

If there is nothing left like the sun and moon, and river dries
then love wouldn't exist. Love creates everything beautiful.
But I get what you mean. This is wonderful and beautiful

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, writergurl 😌

Your praise is so inspiring, and the interesting comments added just the needed touch this humble piece needed.

Many blessings sent your way! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

And goodness me I find another treasure... By going back to the very first ones posted..and lucky me!
One of my most favourites and I too loved writing in your wonderful form dearest Richard...
Loved this read,
Lisa

[Unspoken poet]

Very unique form, I enjoyed this, it is beautiful...

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Kimmie Dear

For such such lovely compliments and choosing this rather poignant piece to read.

Blessings true! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Unspoken poet]

not a problem....

[Richard🖌]

It's nice to know there's no problem.😏

[Unspoken poet]

i sent ya a message....

[Cherrie]

Richard my friend you strech our imagination with your poetic offerings. This was beautiful.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Lady Cherrie🍷

Goodness, you really took a stroll back through by repertoire to find this star-kissed piece.
Your gracious words of praise and expressed appreciation truly bless and touch a humble bard's hopeful heart.

May your Autumn day be amongst your loveliest, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

PS: For rhyme and flow practice, you should set your imaginative pen free by composing one of your own in this exciting form.😏

[no tell writer]

"If all the stars fell from the skies,
the sun and moon, both failed to shine ...
if every sea and river dries,
still in my heart ~ You're always mine."

If the stars fell from the sky.... Love that line so much, it gives room for hope.
if the sun and moon, both failed to shine... Leads so a hope that it will again

What a wonderful write, built around one little word called "Hope"
Nicely written.

[Richard🖌]

Why thank you most gratefully, Katzie 🍂

Your graciously warm words of expressed enjoyment, understanding, and praise have truly blessed this bard's hopes of writing for at least one special individual who will know and embrace my feelings and meanings … harmonizing so nicely, as we seem to.

Yes, M'Dear Poetess, "hope" is, indeed, a beautiful emotion.
Warmest hugs to thee!⁓ Richard 🍃

PS: You should try writing in this form … I know yours would be beautiful. 😏

[Cassie]

How did I miss this wonderful piece of artwork!!!! I love it

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Cassie 🍂
Again, the warmth of your presence sets the page softly aglow … I, too, do not know how you missed it, but how thrilled I am you came upon it, leaving me your special touch. : )

That you love anything about me, er … what I do sets so-so softly within! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[kitty]

A sincere pledge from a lover's lips and heart spread across a page ~ for all the world to see that he for her is meant, then and for eternity! Shows too a certain tenderness and deepest love for thought time and circumstances have kept the lovers apart he wants her to know that there is a love that can transcend the tests of time. Warm and tender feeling of 'ownership.

[Jade]

Ever so lovely and wonderful. Very poetic

[Richard🖌]

Good Wednesday afternoon, Brandie🍃
You always have the nicest, most inspiring things to say about my poetry.

Thank you ever-so gratefully! ⁓ Richard : )

[Jade]

maybe you can help me out, Do you know where I could a place on the net to help me write a Sonnet.

[Richard🖌]

Brandie,
As a poetry teacher, I have taught many how to compose the Sonnet.
If you would like, I'd be proud to teach you, too.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

What a fun time this was for me but you deserve some points......Oops...pressed the button to soon...Here you go.

[Richard🖌]

LOL!
I often do that, Kathy … the site allows edits on gimped reviews, ya know. 🙄

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
"Always Mine (lookin back)
This poem is a reminder of how reality and its meaning stays real to our souls. Relationship is so important and it is given and prominent position in this poem. "those days bygone still linger on right here within my heart. I know yours too has remained true, ne'er our souls apart."
It is like this one person-memory and love is the gold standard and is treated as such. "If all the stars fell from the skies, the sun and moon both failed to shine...if every sea and river dries, still in my heart your always mine."
I am tickled by your word choice too as it lends to the very sound of the feeling brought forth. Don't know if I am making sense. Anyway, I had such a nice time reading.
Bless you.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Kathy dear,
When you write a review, there is always a sense of rapport that connects us in such a deeper, more meaningful way through the essence of your words than I might have expected; thus, you repeatedly surprise me with the pleasure of your open-minded keenness and grasp of my work.
You make perfect sense, Kathy, and I am warmly blessed to receive your lovely presence.

Most grateful thanks to you, dear lady-poet … hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
I know that you must work hard to create the correct presence for your experiences-emotions. This was like a story in poetic form and I found it really satisfying. Being able to relate to the work of another is so nice! I hope you continue to grow as a writer and please keep being an inspiration.
Your response here is more than kind. In this world kindness can go a long way.
bless you sir!!
Kathy

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You are much more polished than I and I desire to see you just shine cause you deserve it!

[Richard🖌]

We each gleam with our own special flame, Kathy ⁓ your gloriously bright and soft unto the heart and soul*

[Richard🖌]

"yours" gloriously bright and soft unto the heart and soul*

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hey there you are just having fun and I love it!! Words surely are your gift to bestow flames of beauty from the heart and soul! Bye for now. Mr. Richard........................

[Richard🖌]

Bye, Ms. Kathy,
A most wondrously beautiful afternoon to ya, m'lady! : )