Love's Seasons ⁓ (sweet reverie)

Rhyming Couplets

Love’s Seasons

I’ve ever been a seeker of sweet love,
with faith abounding in all things, thereof.

While reading poetry from all the greats
caressed my heart with beauty each creates;

arrangement, thus sublime, cast me in trance,
my spirit could not help but breathe romance.

Thru' Summer, Autumn, Winter - now, comes Spring;
there, just outside my windowpane birds sing.

On waves of warbling chorus my soul’s swept …
in seasons' circle ~ love’s destination slept.


Richard W. Jenkins
© 6 Apr 2016

"1st Place Winner"

Blue Rose Café 10-Word Poetry Challenge
The Words
destination, spirit, windowpane, seeker, circle
reading, arrangement, waves, faith, and spring

Author's Note

SPRING, oil on canvas by Pierre Auguste Cot, 1873

Constructive critique is always welcome! : )

Reviews

[R.M.C]

Like always Richard, a wonderful composition. I've never tried my hand at trying to fit specific words into a poem (and shaping the poem around them while not letting it subtract from the quality and the flow) but I can see that you've tried and succeeded extremely well; I must admire the flow of your words, in which those ten words blend effortlessly. Your rhymes compliment the poem exceptionally well, making it that much easier (smoother)on the mind. I love the mention to poetry within your poem; while shaping with words the connection between a reader and poem, your poem itself is making that same connection - I don't know if its just me, but that for me is excellent :)

[Richard🖌]

Ross,
You've no idea how thankful I feel for your kind, appreciative, and encouraging reviews.
You seem to not only understand my poetic efforts, but enjoy them, too.

What more could a hopeful bard ask than that … thank you, My Friend! ⁓ Richard

[R.M.C]

No problem, glad I can read your work and express my appraise.

[Richard🖌]

"No problem"(?)
What does that mean?

[Richard🖌]

Oh, I see! I guess you're saying, "There's no problem."
Well, I'm certainly glad to know that, and if there ever is, be sure to let me know and I'll make it right.

[Bacchus]

Stunning piece- would have never known you had to work with certain words.
Just beautiful.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Absolutely beautiful! One would never imagine that you wrote this when given 10 words! It, as all your work, flows perfectly and expresses gentleness and love.

[Richard🖌]

Over the years, Claire, I've had many read and review my work, but yours are special … ever, so beautiful and appreciative, in ways I feel are sincere … this is why I hope you always will.

Most happy, grateful thanks to You, M'Lady! ⁓ Richard

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I am honored you feel that way. Sometimes, I have difficulty expressing the details of why I like something, or how it makes me feel. If it comes through to you, then I am grateful. You write in such a way that it seems effortless and even though I am not much of a form or rhyme poet, I do have a great appreciation for when it is done as beautifully as you do it.

[Richard🖌]

There is no doubting how you feel in your reviews, Claire … your warmth and genuineness show through.
You've no idea how very much your appreciation encourages and gratifies me, as from one as accomplished as you, it is a treasure to receive.
I am positive (if you had a mind to) you could compose fabulous works in any style or form of poetry.
I, too, write in Free Verse and Free Style … numerous of my efforts are scattered around on my pages.
Anytime, if you ever feel the desire, it would be a pleasure share them with you, Claire.

I am very happy to have met you here! 🌺

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Me too, Richard. This site has been a Godsend to me. Being able to read and share works is something I never had when I was trying to learn to write. I wanted to so badly, but no one around me much cared about poetry. There were books and poems to learn from. I am still learning and sometimes struggle a long time on one word! Perhaps I will put up an old try just to see how it goes. If I do I'll let you know and I want an honest and critical critique. Now to my dusty paper files to see if I can find the thing. From a course I took - had to mail the lessons in that's how long ago. I am rambling and thinking too much while typing. :)

[Richard🖌]

You are sooo interesting,Claire … I love it, too! : )

[Adroaldo Barbosa Jr.]

Richard... thank you for be a poet writer. I like very much your writings.. thank you, sir!

[Richard🖌]

Ah, you're welcome, Adroaldo!
Thank You, also, for selecting one of my little efforts to read, like, and comment on.
Blessings, My Friend! ⁓ Richard

[Norman 223]

This was a neat way of presenting all the obligatory words without compromising style or lucidity. Rhyming couplets on a variety of topics kept the interest moving beautifully.

Norman

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Norman!
Welcome to my pages, and many thanks to selecting one of my simple little pieces to read and review.
As you see, it was penned with the constraints of a poetic challenge, but one would think a real poet could compose excellent wok under might-near any circumstance, eh?
It is inspiring and gratifying to know you found this suite of couplets interesting, stylish, lucid, and moving along.
I seldom accept invitations to join challenges, but with such a positive review as yours, I might accept more often … thanks again, Norman! ⁓ Richard

[Cherrie Palmer]

a masterful use of your words

[Richard🖌]

Gee!
Thanks for reading, Cherry, and for the nice compliment.
Grateful hugs! ⁓ Richard

[Inject Positivity]

Love roams throughout your poem, there is a sense of magic and a wave of love that flows through love's eternal season... I'm left with a sweet feeling and a touch of romance in my heart and soul... Ah! This is truly the class of romantic poetry which leaves the reader in awe and in pure magic of love... Absolutely fabulous dear Richard.... This was an overwhelming experience for me....

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dhiman!
It is so very nice to find you've been here, reading and finding enjoyment and reason for praise of this little number … your review a lovely poem it itself.
Your comments and compliments of my humble efforts always leave my mind and heart smiling.
thank you warmly and most gratefully, Dhiman … blessings! ⁓ Richard

[Helen Crutchett]

On waves of warbling chorus my soul’s swept …
in seasons' circle ~ love’s destination slept.

Love this stanza. But then again all the stanzas are beautiful.....can't find one thing to critique Richard.

Thank you.

[Richard🖌]

You are sincerely welcome, Helena, and "thank you", too.
You've gifted such a lovely, encouraging, and sweetly appreciative review to this romantic little piece (in answer to your fun and interesting challenge). It genuinely pleases and makes me so very happy you've found favor in it. : )
I love the stanza you singled-out, too, Helena … ironically, it was the most exacting on my modest skills.

Bless you, Dear Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard

[Asmi Bhattacharya]

Hey Richard,
This truly is poetry at its finest.
I love your 'play of words'.
Really looking forward to reading more from you.
Cheers.
-Asmi

[Georgina Cross]

Hi Richard,
I've finally managed to find the time to take a look at some of your beautiful poetry and this was an amazing first read. Beautifully written. The techniques you use here really help describe the emotion behind it, i especially love the sibilance in the last stanza- Beautiful!
Cannot wait to read more!
Georgie.