This, Our Love ⁓ (through the seasons)

This, Our Love ⁓ (through the seasons)

A Poem by Richard🖌
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BALLAD, in 8/6/8/6 count, rhyme-scheme: abcb, defe, etc; in iambic meter.

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This, Our Love ~
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When Earth, She spoke, 'twas then I knew
I'd ne'er be as before;
for, in Her voice a gentle tone,
"Come lie upon My shore!

Learn from the waves that lap My sand,
caressing deep the beach;
shhh! As you watch, so softly hear
life's primal mating breach ...

as brushing soft, hushed sighing sand,
passion in its motion,
relents, as rivers always do,
flowing to their ocean.

Unto the sky uplift your face,
see there life's wings in flight,
learn then what flying truly means,
come soar with me tonight.

We'll traverse 'cross vast oceans wide,
broach mountains high above,
and bed 'longside bright silver streams,
teach starlings how to love.

Then, when we're spent, the grass will wave,
with flowers dancing, too;
as willing breezes witnessed all
of lovers wedding true."

I listened well, the breath of me
She took into Her soul,
and when exhaled the seed of life,
it made us one and whole.

"O' wean me, Winter, to Spring's breast,
ere Summer's fields grow bold;

please, bless then, dear Earth, 'this, our love ~’
turn it to Autumn gold."


~---------------------------------~**~---------------------------------~
Richard W. Jenkins
©2015

© 2017 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
Photograph, from Wikipedia Commons.

Constructive critique is always welcome! : )

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A beautiful, well chosen image that compliments the poem to perfection. A brilliantly crafted and beautiful celebration of life and the movement of nature and the seasons through existence.I loved the verse beginning "unto the sky..." with its invitation to "learn what life truly means" Great work

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

7 Years Ago

Thank you sincerely, Dear George,
It is ever a pleasure to receive such an inspiring and grat.. read more
George Coombs

7 Years Ago

Your welcome Richard



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Hi Richard,
Oh yes, I read this one of yours nearly a year ago...and just enjoyed it again... Flowed so beautifully..
Lisa

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

1 Year Ago

Thanks for the accolade, Lisa 😃

And, for taking another bite of this sweet little .. read more
Lisasview

1 Year Ago

Trying my best....
Oh my ,do I ever love this dear Richard..
The art work is perfect and Ahh...the words...well.. what more can I say!!
Lisa

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

2 Years Ago

Ah, Lisa🍷

How pleased I am you love this one.
The Ballad is another beautif.. read more
Lisasview

2 Years Ago

You are so welcome!!!
A beautiful, well chosen image that compliments the poem to perfection. A brilliantly crafted and beautiful celebration of life and the movement of nature and the seasons through existence.I loved the verse beginning "unto the sky..." with its invitation to "learn what life truly means" Great work

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

7 Years Ago

Thank you sincerely, Dear George,
It is ever a pleasure to receive such an inspiring and grat.. read more
George Coombs

7 Years Ago

Your welcome Richard
Oh where to begin! Every word reflects off the other into a wondrously passionate, somewhat innocent and glorious expression of love! So I'll just start..." Come lie upon my shore"...I really like the start of this..I love the feel of sand through my fingers..it can be memorizing, satisfying...LOL this is probably why kids love to play in the sand! Ahhhh but "passion in motion"....yes! I can see it..those ripples in the waves, sigh. i want to fly!!!...into the night sky, over oceans deep...BUT OHHHH my favorite line?? teaching those starlings how to love!!! OMGoodness..The thoughts whirling in my mind!!! Dancing flowers and waving grasses..just oozes with happiness and joy! and know lets round this all up into a Autumn love shining brighter then the sun..pure Gold!...Never ever in a million years and with all the words floating in my head will I be able to draw out such brilliant comparisons, imagery that comes alive, words that catch your breath and feelings that leaves the reader begging for sleep...to simply drift off, dreaming of this love. I truly enjoyed reading this amazingly gorgeous Ballad.Thank you! :-)

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

7 Years Ago

Goodness-ME, Susan!
As much as I appreciate and adore an in-depth review, I never before knew.. read more
Lovely poem, Richard. I wish I could leave a longer review, but I'm almost speechless. Great job on this.

-William Liston

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Thank you sincerely, William!
I am grateful for anything you leave on my pages, and certainly.. read more
This is some well written poetry! The imagery was exceptional, especially in the lines:
and bed 'longside bright silver streams,
teach starlings how to love

Those lines among others in this piece really stood out to me. You captured something very beautiful and visual through your words. The metaphors you used throughout the poem were absolutely wonderful as you captured me, the reader, and took me on a journey. I really loved the last four lines of this poem, the way that you weaved the metaphor of the changing seasons into your theme about love and concluded with the circular image of winter cycling through spring, summer, and autumn. To me this suggests something cyclical about your expression of love in this poem. Wonderfully written Richard!

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

I thought (hoped) you would enjoy this little piece, Hailey! : )
Thank you for doing so, and.. read more
"Unto the sky uplift your face,
see there life's wings in flight,
learn then what flying truly means,
come soar with me tonight."
Very beautifully composed poem, sir. Excellent similes, alliteration, comparisons and imagery. Beautiful lines, the four above.


Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Thanks for reading , Vatsal, and for the inspiring praise.
I appreciate and need all the prai.. read more
Utterly exquisite.....I have just found my passion for writing and reading poetry and this piece of work gives me a goal to prayerfully one day attain! Thank you for sharing!

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Kenny,
I appreciate you selecting this romantic little piece to read and critique .. read more
So So beautiful and It is classy! Loved it!

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Thanks a million, Victoria!
Your take on this romantic poem is most encouraging, and I love t.. read more
Stunning, moving and beautiful...this is an experience to read! I am amazed that you are able to express the romance of earth, sky, soul, and heart in perfect form. When I follow form it is a bit of a disappointment, so you have my utmost admiration. You are indeed a true bard...heart, soul, and pen.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Goodness-ME, Claire!
To receive such accolades from a poetess of your caliber is high praise .. read more
Shimmerbliss/CAF

8 Years Ago

You have now officially made me grin! :)
Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

… and, You I*

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