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

[Taylor]

Another exquisite poem. I felt the graceful movement, could almost hear and see the sea and how it certainly is a mirror image of beautiful love-making. This poem and the concept of such love moving into the autumn years is pure grace.

[Richard🖌]

Taylor,
How concisely deep and true you've felt and grasped the very essence of this warmly-romantic work, and how thoroughly your interpretation thrills me to know there is at least one who relates with me on the level portrayed in my own words.
Thank you, for your tender touch … please, come back! ⁓ Richard

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

A symphony of nature and beings.
Paranoia and reality entwining in the words.
Really liked how nature can inspire and motivate us to no limits by its mere existence.
Thanks for sharing this lovely poetry.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Jyoti, for your warming and beautiful sentiments, as I (and you) have a great love and respect for Nature, and we know when it is blended with affection, romance, and desire, it can create some of the most magnetically enthralling poetry there is.
I noted your use of the word "paranoia", and wondered if it might have been a misinterpretation of meaning, and if not, you might elaborate on what you mean in its use in line-2 of your review.
Your are so very welcome, Jyoti, and I most warmly and gratefully thank you for sharing this mostwonderful poem with me! ⁓ Richard

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Oops! Wrong word. I wanted to say a mild form of monomania! Enthusiastic view of nature and dreamlike feel of the overall poem.
And you are very welcome.

[Willard Wells]

Very lovely words of love through the years. Great imagery throughout this piece. You word selection exquisite. Love that stays as time passes and turns a fall color of gold. Thanks for sharing.

[Richard🖌]

Your comments are a poem in themselves, Willard, and I think I like them as much as my poem … LOL!
Thank you so very much, my friend, for your expressed enjoyment and praise … it means so much to me!
Blessings to you! ⁓ Richard

[Willard Wells]

Your response is too kind as your work is excellant.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Willard.

[Bystander]

So beautiful. This spans time and distance. Meant for the world to read.

[Richard🖌]

For a writer of stories to make such a comment about one of my poems is unexpected, but welcome gratuity and praise, indeed!
Thank you ever-so gratefully for your gracious blessing! ⁓ Richard

[Relic]

I have a book of poetry with the classic writers, Keats, Browning, Longfellow.... and this wold fit perfectly in those pages. You have a style to your writing that is disciplined and accurate. You are one of the best here Richard. Its always a pleasure to read your work.

[Richard🖌]

Relic,
It is not often I virtually lose breath, but your praise of my humble effort mentioned in the same space as such classical poets stole mine completely away; further, considering the caliber of some of my fellow-poets onsite, I am awe-struck by your discernments of my skills in comparison.
Hey, but who am I to argue … LOL!

Truly, my friend, you've stunned my senses, and i cannot thank you enough for sharing your thoughts so openly and honestly … just the boost my rusty olde pen needs to dance again.
Thank you sincerely! ⁓ Richard

[Relic]

You're welcome Richard.

[Benson Osuji]

the poems this our love uses a very interesting rhyming system which would be better fitted for a different ideology anyway nice poem

[Richard🖌]

Thanks for reading, Benson, and for the compliment … and, what better "ideology" would you suggest for this "rhyming system"?

[Benson Osuji]

enchanting poem loved coming to your rhyming system is enchanted though quite unknown to me simply enchanting

[Richard🖌]

My lucky day … two reviews for the "same" poem.
Perhaps, this is a form you would like to learn, as it is its word choices and arrangements, in rhythmic line-counts, that lend to it a smooth and easy flow.

[paulina misiewicz]

Simply a masterpiece. .great poem Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Paulina, m'lady, you humble me with the warmth of your welcome praise … exactly the delightful caress my pen needs to dance with joy … thank you with grateful hugs! ⁓ Richard

[paulina misiewicz]

And so I hope it will dance for as long as possible allowing you to expose the creative self and the poetic talent you hold! your poetry is a delight Richard, it needs to be seen, read and admired.

[Richard🖌]

Blush!****

[Eternal Devotion]

Gifted. No words could satisfy the feeling i get from reading your work so I will not try to describe it. I shall only tell you I understand

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh-MY!
What more gratifying could there be than for a beautiful poetess to tell me my poetry is so gifted it is beyond her words to describe … your review is a wondrous poem in itself.
Thank you, dear Mia, for your special understanding touch! ⁓ Richard

[Ruth]

This is superb...left me with a lingering and subtle glow...just so very beautiful!

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Poppy!
I've really gotten behind in recognizing my readers' reviews, and with yours so warm and sweetly inspiring, I can't imagine what I was thinking! I feel a bit of that glow, myself*
Thank you sincerely, dear lady-poet, for your lovely touch of praise and encouragement … exactly what I've been needing! ⁓ Richard : )