I wonder, "Why?" (life's bliss)

Blank Verse

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                        As morning wakes, I stir to sounds of life.

                        It's not the normal kind of life I hear,    

                        but of an ilk that stirs the heart and soul;

                        a loveliness that cannot be denied.

                        How is it that I fall in-love with sound

                        when songs of birds' sing melodies to me,

                        as crickets saw their hymnal mating rites,

                        and laughing children fill me full of joy?

                        Oft, times I've sat and questioned how I fit,

                        of what my purpose here on Earth may be;

                        and, then I look around and wonder why,

                        with all the beauty ~ I would even care?

                                               Richard W. Jenkins

                                                                     ©2015

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Author's Note

BLANK VERSE
Lines must not rhyme.
There is no limit to number of lines.
Each line is composed in iambic pentameter*.
(*10-syllables pronounced in natural soft/HARD cadence/meter/tempo or flow)
When reading a properly composed Blank Verse poem, one will notice that a line flows so smoothly and seamlessly into the next it is not noticed there is no rhyme, yet it seems there was … this is the heart of Blank Verse and the challenge, both produced by word choices, their arrangements, and the iambic meter, of course.

Constructive critique is always welcome. : )

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'I wonder "Why" (life's bliss)
Richard,
From the title to the morning beauty image this is a poem seen with the heart. Creative words flow and sing within this poem. Birdsong, breezes carried on on morning dew. Inspiration all over the place! I needed to read this.
Thank you for being you.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Kathy, m'lovely poetess faire 🥀

How I've missed the sweet pleasure of your delightful touch.
Written with the heart, read with the heart, and reviewed with a wonderfully charming heart ~ so graciously blessed.

I needed it, too … thank you, Dear Kathy, for being You!
Warmest Autumn hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

I don't understand the technicality of poetry writing very much, Richard but I am touched by this lively, lovely poem of yours.
How the dawn brings life to a bustling start and all those sounds and pictures around you can inspire to simply be and enjoy.
Great write!

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Jyoti,
That you are touched and express appreciation of anything I compose and share is gratification beyond that which my humble hopes aspire.
How sincerely and deeply your comments and feelings touch me, as-well, and for sharing them with me, I am ever-so grateful.
As to "the technicality of poetry writing", Jyoti, it is my belief that one day you shall be a highly accomplished poet.

Warmest smiles of blessings and thanks to you, Dear Lady-Poet! 〜 Richard

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you so much!

[Richard🖌]

It is my distinct pleasure, Jyoti.
I would like to think I had a little influence when you become that master poetess!

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

That will be a dream come true for me, Richard. And if ever that would happen, I will remember you as the first person who said that and informed me of what a meter is. :)

[Richard🖌]

You are so good, Jyoti, and it is because of this I am very happy and proud to be a part of your learning. : )

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you for that.. :)

[Richard🖌]

How could I not?

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

.....:)…...

[Kelly Scheppers]

A fleet of goosebumps went marching down on my forearms as I read this! What a lovely affirmation this is - perhaps our purpose here on earth is to embrace the beauty of it without questioning the wonder of it!

...all of which you do so incredibly well! x

[Richard🖌]

You spread a sated smile across my face, Kelly … thank you!
Of course, I am no oracle on beauty or wonder, M'Lady, but I'm thinking each is entwined with the other, in truly deeply meaningful ways.

Hugs 'n warmest blessings of happy thanks to thee! 〜 Richard

[1VJ]

What a tender emotion you write, quite different than the last piece I read. :) Sounds are fetching too, babies cooing will melt your heart. Never question the beauty of it all, just soak it in.

[Richard🖌]

How beautifully your voice speaks, Paloma, and how wonderful it is to have you select my poems to read and review … I am very happy.
Yes, it is my contention that an accomplished poet should be able to compose about anything in any form presented to them, it is my nature to never shy away from the challenge.
If you continue to read me, you will find many different genre of poetry in many different forms, and the list is growing … LOL!

Thank you for the very sweet compliment and warmly enjoyable review! 〜 Richard

[1VJ]

You're very kind Richard, your warmth shines through in your poetry, I'll be reading much more of you! I like mixing it up too.

[Richard🖌]

Smile 'n a blush*

[terry smith]

sounds bring joy to the heart that is free, from the wind whispering to the leaves on the tree to the din of thunderous lightning strikes....I really liked this one! -Terry.

[Richard🖌]

Your review almost surpasses the poem, Terry, which makes me wonder if you might not enjoy composing a lovely Blank Verse of your own.
In fact, the first line in your review is nearly in iambic pentameter:

"Unto the heart that's free, sounds bring joy"

Very good review, Terry … I am duly impressed and gratified by your enjoyment, too! 〜 Richard

[terry smith]

You are too kind, my friend...all that I do is quite by accident I assure you.I just write what comes into my head,and if it is good you can only blame the insperation-Terry.