Love's Soft Winds (overcoming fear)

Tawddgyrch Cadwynog (Welsh Form)

~ Tawddgyrch Cadwynog ~
(pronounced Tuth-girk Cod-ee-know)
This is one of the easiest; but, I think, most beautiful
of the classical Welsh poetic forms.
There are several versions, but this one is:
Rhyme scheme : abbc addc, aeec, affc.
Stanza Type : Quatrains, centered
Syllables : 8 per line
Verses : 4 or more

Author's Note

Constructive critique and helpful comments are always welcome (by anyone)! : )

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

This is a beautiful, heartfelt piece Richard... it shows such warmth ,bravery and softness. " Love soft winds flow through" ... and I will protect you from any storm, because our hearts are now one.... and nothing bad can touch you. I reached by the force of the strong winds that blew me to your soul. I love the rhyming pattern here too Richard.... a scene from a love story. Well done!
Best, B.

[Richard🖌]

Lovely review, Betty 🥀

True, an American~Welsh love story of reassurance (now, 7-years past), appropriately writ in a Welsh poetry form.
That you love anything about it is an inspiring gift to an olde bard's hopeful self. : )

Thank you, Betty, with my warmest hug! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Richard!

[Writergurl]

I love this, i love that last stanza a lot, this is amazing. Love the background you set up for your write.
Very Awesome

[Richard🖌]

Well, m'dear lady-poet, WG 🍂
it's a lovely review you've left for me.
I especially delight in things you say,
you're ever-so kind in a charming way.
~·‒⁓♥⁓‒·~
It is such a thrill to know my artistic efforts are so loved, and that you think this one is amazing and awesome … such praise I never expected, but I'm keeping it right here in my pocket.

I feel sooo humbled and blessed.
Thank you ever-so warmly! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Willard Wells]

Don't know how constructive I can be as my grasp of the English language has always been lacking, but yes English is my first language, but some people have questioned that.

The one thing I do know is anytime I am going to read one of your pieces of work, I am in for a learning experience. I don't completely understand the style, but it, as with all of your work is beautiful and thank you for sharing beautiful words of love and protecting you love. Well done.

[Richard🖌]

Hah, Willard!
Your first line spread a wide grin across my olde mug, because I know your English is every bit as good (if not better) than my own, and anyone questioning this would have to question theirs … LOL!

I cannot thank you enough, My Friend, for your praise and expressed appreciation of this reassuring piece of romantic whimsy, but my most grateful thank to you, anyway, Willard! ⁓ Richard

[J. J. Nightingale]

Of course you know ..I am not a fan of form..

But, this is lovely... soft and special..

You write with Heart....

Jazz

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Jasmine!
I always love it when I see your name on one of my humble offerings, because I know there will be something of eloquence to softly touch. : )
Thank you so very much, Dear Lady-Poet, for your time taken to read and bless this little romantic piece for me! ⁓ Richard

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome...........................:)

[Paavana Varma]

Such a lovely poem!
I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Richard🖌]

I appreciate the compliment and knowing of your enjoyment! ⁓ Richard

[Mukul]

Woww sirr
Attractive poem

[Richard🖌]

Gee, thanks! ⁓ Richard

[wordman]

a beautiful love poem richard,loved the image it brought the poem out even better
the white clouds with the dark blue background enhanced it as well

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Ron! : )
I is so nice to see you've selected another of my humble efforts to read and comment on, and I cannot imagine a more lovely one than this, My Friend.
Your praise is as mana unto my hopes to share and be appreciated, and from such an accomplished poet as yourself, it truly inspires me to keep writing and hoping.
How wonderful of you to note my special efforts, too, in trying to enhance my readers' experience.

What an excellent review, Ron … you've truly blessed this lovely lovers' poem.
Thank you so very much! ⁓ Richard

[wordman]

my pleasure richard !

[marcus]

Very interesting how the storm is made analogous to the storm that all lovers hearts must go through; and very beautiful language in a new (for me) and interesting form. Beautiful write Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you sincerely, Marcus, for your gracious praise and for sharing your insights of this deeply meaningful verse, for when an unsteady love is in need of a strong heart's soothing reassurance and protective embrace.
You are right, Marcus, it is an interesting form from my beautiful homeland … one I know if you composed-in, you would feel a real sense of accomplishment.

Again, I thank you, My Friend, with many blessings! ⁓ Richard

[Kelly Scheppers]

I adore the Welsh, as you know. It seems I am always learning something from you, as this form, which I cannot presume to know how to pronounce!

You are an art all your own, Richard...more endearing with every read!


Kelly
xo

[Richard🖌]

GULP!
How more disarming, gratifying, and pleasing a review could be, Dear Kelly, I cannot imagine, and in ways my meager words pitifully fail at adequately expressing, but I truly love it! 💛

Diolch yn fawr, Fy Brydferth Peraidd Chyfaill … cusan at eich boch meddal* ⁓ Richardt

[Kelly Scheppers]

...ydych yn hyfrydwch o'r fath ... diolch i chi!

[Richard🖌]

Croeso i ti, Periadd Hun : )

[Valentine]

This is beautiful and was a pleasure to read. Valentine

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so kindly and appreciatively, Kathie … big hug! ⁓ Richard