This, Our Love ⁓ (through the seasons)

BALLAD, in 8/6/8/6 count, rhyme-scheme: abcb, defe, etc; in iambic meter.

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."

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Richard W. Jenkins
©2015

Author's Note

Photograph, from Wikipedia Commons.

Constructive critique is always welcome! : )

Reviews

[George Coombs]

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

[Richard🖌]

Thank you sincerely, Dear George,
It is ever a pleasure to receive such an inspiring and gratifying review from one as accomplished as you are, my friend.
Your praise and grasp of the essence this piece portrays makes writing and sharing a truly blessed event.
The verse you've highlighted (I think) expresses the deeper meaning of this piece; it is, also, one of my favorite … and, I must heartily agree with your assessment of the picture, too.

A fine review, George … I humbly bow! ⁓ Richard : )

[George Coombs]

Your welcome Richard

[Keli C]

Oh, this is so beautiful and sweet. Love and the seasons. Sigh. You write so beautifully, this feels of olde world style.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Kell C!
(I love your name)
Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for such delightful praise, deeply stirring introspection of feeling and emotion, and for a review that sings with the gentle voice only a true poetess could possess.
Thank you, too, Kell C, for the wonderful compliment of Olde World reference … smiles 'n hugs to You! ⁓ Richard

[jesserose99]

Your poetry has a way of easiness upon my ears. There is a smoothness to the flow. The words, now you are clearly an artist who paints a picture that means many things to many people and that is a blessing and a true talent. The earth is truly done justice here...she is our sweet gentle mother and that oozes in your poetry. There is nothing I can say to your imagery that will do it any justice. Amazing write!

[Richard🖌]

Dear Jess,
How can I repay such encouraging words, that virtually dance up off the page into my core … I do not know, except to let you know how much I truly adore the inspiration you've sparked within to write again.
Bless you with warmest gratitude, Dear Poetess — I love your beautiful review and how you so warmly touched me, Jess … hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Clara]

The imagery you've used here is brilliant and idyllic!

How I wish I could see what you saw, when you wrote this.
A moving write, my friend!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Clara, for praising and enjoying this beautiful piece.
It the imagery and feelings I saw and felt that are expressed before you, dancing vibrantly all through my words, and it is these that wrote this, and the picture reflects my visions (what I saw) quite accurately, too.

Hugs and blessings of sincere thanks and gratitude to you, Clara! ⁓ Richard

[Clara]

You're very welcome, it was a pleasure reading it. :)

[Richard🖌]

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[annalysiar]

Its beautifully written Richard just amazing

[Richard🖌]

Gee, thanks, Annar!

[annalysiar]

You're welcome😄

[katie]

Reading this, I feel as though I'm reading a work of one of the greats like Whitman or Crane! It's as though you're an earth spirit guiding my hand through experiencing nature fully. You write incredibly beautifully! I absolutely love this! Wonderful work, Sir!

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Katie Dear!
I would have sworn I responded to your enthralling, gratifying, and blush-worthy review, when you first gifted me … I am so very sorry to discover I have not. In my breathless state, I may well have forgotten to click the Post Comment button. ; )
Oh, Katie ⁓ I cannot begin to adequately express how warmly gratified your words of praise and enjoyment have blessed me to the core, but I can assure you I feel the full extent of the sincere power contained in them, as well as, a deep inspiration to keep trying to maintain the lofty level you've attributed to my humble poetic efforts, by comparing it to such greats as Whitman and Crane … oh-MY!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You've got me reeling with feeling, Katie … big hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Adam Adams]

Such a poetically mystic tail!

Sounds intriguing to read. You capture many of the glorious love-moments of your very life in sweeten words which further impacting the world with. . . romance, indeed. Enjoyed reading your work. . . would be looking forward to reading what you come up with.

[Richard🖌]

Many grateful thanks to you, Adams!
Such words of praise and expressed appreciation are payment beyond my humble expectations, yet I am sincere when I say you've made my efforts to write, share, and please my fellow poets feel all the more worthwhile … thank you again, My Friend, with many blessings! ⁓ Richard

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Mother Nature gives us so much, but like spoiled children, we just take and take, and then abandon her in her time of need---
a mother left with a broken heart...

we need to love her back.

[Richard🖌]

Dang, Jacob!
How on earth did I ever miss your kind, beautiful, and insightful words in knowing review to this humble little piece … I really have no clue; but, please, let it suffice to say I sincerely apologize and genuinely feel the full extent of your wise, gratifying words (a poem in themselves) … I could not agree with you more!
Many warm and grateful blessings to you, My Fine Poet Friend! ⁓ Richard

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no problem, Richard...i, too, miss reviews on my poems....i was grateful for the good read.

hope you are well,

j.

[Kimberly Navarro]

absolutely beautiful Richard. I like the description and the metaphors and analogies....I can create a picture in my mind and a feeling in my heart when I read this. It takes me a different place mentally and emotionally. I reminds me of 2 of my pieces I invite you to read from me: Lamar and Summer Rain

[Richard🖌]

Oh, My Dear!
You bless with the most gratifyingly enthralling reviews, each a poem in itself … you definitely know how to inspire and spoil a bard for his efforts to share and please. : )
Knowing I've touched your emotions and heart feelings in such a way that creates a vision virtually melts me … mmm!

It will be more than pleased , and honored, to read your poems, M'Lady.
Thank you ever so gratefully … warmest smiles 'n hugs to you, Kim! ⁓ Richard

[Mosunmola Adeniyi]

What actually catches my fancy about this poem is its rhythmic construction, real and high sense of taste, sentiments and flavour with direct conveyance of the mood which infuses the readers' minds into the poem itself. It's so cute, in form and well personified. Nice poem sir

[Richard🖌]

Oh, Mosunmola!
Such deeply obvious intelligence soars up into me from the living sensations in vitality from your breathing words … I'm swept!
Your review, so wondrously gratifying and splendidly wrought … it seems so moot to say, "Thank you, Mosunmola," but I sincerely do! ⁓ Richard

[Nancy Kathleen]

I am flabbergasted. Mesmerized. This work is beautiful beyond description!

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Nancy,
Such accolades for my humble efforts are far beyond the gratuity I would ever have expected, but I cannot deny I love it, or the effect it sends throughout.
Hugs 'n blessings, and a huge THANK YOU, Nancy! ⁓ Richard