Making Memories (lover's entreaty)

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet

Making Memories

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With happy heart his old pen spiels its ink

in words that dance and sing upon the page.

Some say they’re the most beautiful, they think,

some even say they could become the rage.

With humble bow he knows that he’s been blessed;

what’s to be said but, “Thank you!” as he blushed.

He’s but a simple bard, he has confessed,

who knows by wondrous fate he has been brushed.

Of all who come to read his poetry,

there is but one who sparks his heartbeats’ flame;

and, so high on his list of probity,

he has been heard to outwardly exclaim,

“Oh, please, My Sweet, come read my verse to thee ~

in every word’s a brand-new memory.”

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Richard W. Jenkins

©2015

Author's Note

All critique is appreciated.

"Feeling a bit flowery this morning"

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Making Memories"
Richard,
The honesty of no hiding and just being who and what we are is seen here:
"With happy heart, his old pen spiels it's ink." and
"With words that dance and sing upon the page."
Simplicity and humbleness are so lovely and refreshing to behold!
"with humble bow, he knows that he's been blessed." and "He's but a simple bard, he has confessed."
Then at the end of your poem the address to the subject of the poem, the loved one:
"In every word's a brand new memory."
No hiding no lies is the heritage of the closesness and familiarity of a relationship this honest. Beautiful portrayal!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Kathy Dear,
You know well the creative imagination and hopeful heart of a bard, eh?
Most all that flows from my battered olde pen is inspired by sheer fantasy, but not all … some is part fact and part fiction, as this piece is in homage to the ideal of a loving poetess, and whom could be better or more sweet to write for! ; )
I thoroughly and warmly enjoy your reviews … you always leave me feeling as though I've been embraced and wonderfully understood.

What more could an olde bard wish for from a lovely poetess … thank you ever-so warmly, Kathy! ⁓ Richard : )

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thank you Richard for your helpful explanation. You have a sentimental and winsome quality to your work which is refreshing in this world.
Your words are kind and affirming in above review. Thank you kind sir! It's always just so nice!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

You help make the world a pleasurable place to be, Kathy ⁓ Richard

[Lisasview]

Looked back at your words and found this lovely earlier sonnet..
Really loved reading this..although I know nothing of poems or sonnets or....
I connect with this way of writing most of all..

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Lisa 🥀

It's nice of you to stroll back through my poems to find this lovely Sonnet expressing a bard's desire and passion to keep connected to his imaginary love.
You connection with this sort of poetical form assures me of your potential to become a most excellent sonneteer.

Warmest blessings, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[R.M.C]

Another very well written Sonnet. Great rhymes and flow like always. I really like the 'power' of the written word that's expressed.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Ross!
Your words, expressing praise and enjoyment, truly are that which makes my efforts to share and please feel all the more worthwhile, and that you "like" how I've written this piece is high gratification, indeed!

Thank you so very much, My Fine Friend … to this Sunday, you've gifted a warm and appreciated smile! ⁓ Richard : )

[Valentine]

I never studied poetry writing, I just inherited the gift as my mother was a published writer and poet. I heard poems all of my mom's life, she would have loved this one. Especially the last line. Valentine

[Richard🖌]

Kathie Dear,
One need not study poetry writing, unless they wish to follow the formal art of poetry.
I have read some deep and meaningful poetry that lacks in discipline and the rules of structure that moved me greatly, as does the pieces of yours I have already taken the opportunity to enjoy.
Hugs and warmest blessings to you for gifting this Sonnet such praise, by touching my heart with your darling mother's approval … bless you, Kathie ⁓ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

Who cannot appreciate the likings of Shakespeare in the morning?

"He’s but a simple bard, he has confessed,
who knows, by wondrous fate he has been brushed." ...I wholeheartedly agree!

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Sweet Kelly, me thanks thee ever-so warmly!

Such a bountifully beautiful morning 'tis now, that the lovely, Titian-haired poetess has graced me with her praising words of enchantment … sighhh!

Are men supposed to sigh? Well, nonetheless, you've made this simple bard do just that, with your generously gracious review, M'Lovely Irish Lass … big Sunday morning hugs and happy smiles to You! ~ Richard

[jacob erin-cilberto]

flowery, but in a good way...expressive and startling in its imagery...
and i feel much this way...the poems just come...i feel lucky to be able to write at all...

not really responsible for what comes out....it just does.

but all we can say is "thank you"

nicely expressed...

j.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks a million, Jacob!
I really enjoy your reviews … for their openness, praise, insights, understanding, and most of all, for your praise … LOL!

We all need to know our efforts are appreciated and enjoyed, and you have such an appealing way of letting it be know that is sincere and warm.

Thank you so much, Jacob, for selecting another of my pieces to read and review … you make me feel that my efforts are worthwhile! ~ Richard

[Annie Gryphon]

i love all you write so much, hope you never stop writing!

[Richard🖌]

I, too, Dear Annie, love every review you bless me with, and I hope you never stop.

Smiles 'n hugs of happy thanks to you, Sweet Poetess! ~ Richard