In Eternity ⁓  (heart-whispers)

In Eternity ⁓ (heart-whispers)

A Poem by Richard🖌
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In Eternity ~


When above tall stately pecans,
yon pale moon rises in ebon skies,
cattails dance soft to gentle breezes,
as rushes wave their last goodbyes …

there comes a yearning in my heart
that nothing can quite quell …
I wish you’d changed your mind,
beside me, stayed a longer spell.

The whippoorwill, she beckons,
a song forlornly blue …
from every naked branch, your voice
whispers to me, it’s true.

Swooned turnings of my heart,
each beat a lonely tune.
I know I’ll never smile again;
for, you left me too soon.

With lowered head I wander
down paths we strolled before …
with every stone your feet upturned,
remembering all the more.

'Midst fragrant rows of evergreen
we swore our lovers’ vows,
carved our names into the bark
… made love beneath their boughs.

I hope you’re happier than me,
that your new love treats you sweet;
and, every chance he has he takes
to make your dreams complete.

’Pon Autumn leaves I see your smile,
golden waves of grain your hair …
in each sunlit cloud on high,
your image lingers there.

In lovely faces on every street,
I look to see if it is You.
With each new breath that I take in,
you’re in it breathing, too.

No doubting now, nor can there be;
for, nevermore I’ll be alone.
All through my veins your essence flows,
deep in my core, through every bone.

Each gifted kiss, in wondrous bliss,
was Paradise in harmony …
love’s embers ignite our soaring flames,
to forever burn ~ in eternity.



Richard W. Jenkins
©2017

© 2022 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
Something from last Autumn the impending Winter chill must have inspired … it may be a bit too long for some.

Helpful, well-intended critique and comments are always welcome …
thank you most warmly and sincerely, for sharing your time with me! : )

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there comes a yearning in my heart
that nothing can quite quell …
I wish you’d changed your mind,
stayed with me a longer spell.

What does quell mean?
I love this write, This is really beautiful
I love the above lines.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

A lovely Saturday morning to thee, Dear Lady-Poet🌤️

Um, you pick the most deligh.. read more
K writes

3 Years Ago

I just started a group and wonder if you would take a look at it please. Thank you
Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

I just joined you, Kay … thanks for your lovely invite. 😌
Sweet Autumn murmurs... of a love that faded with the wind...
a Song of Summer serenades where love was warm and seemed to always be forever on our mind when soft rain fell like tears. Amen... Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Patricia Dear 🍁

Your beauteous prayer review is as sweet as a lovely po.. read more
Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

A Sonnet Song for you... gently, Pat
My goodness! She must have really been something! Far beyond the ordinary to be remembered and loved for all eternity. Richard, the images you paint of her leaves little doubt that for you, she was the ONE.

Take care - Dave

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Oh-YES, My Friend! 😏

The ladies in my imagination always are something eternally s.. read more
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True feelings never dies and the Passion of flame keeps burning like an ember even more with a separation...as usual you portrayed this with the true poetic verses....It's a delight to read your poems

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

So gentle your heart, Dear Poetess 🌱

And, so warmly your words of deepest understa.. read more
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3 Years Ago

So kind and gentle you are and I hope your flame of passion for writing will enrich us forever....
Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Dear Sima,
for You,
I do, too. : )
It's funny and true that our emotions flavor our words and how we see the world around us. This is a beautiful collaboration with nature. A true muse.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Ah, Sweet Cherrie 🌿

If anyone were to understand and embrace the true sentiments a.. read more
I love Autumn though we can't deny that Autumn does ignite these longing, romantic and sad feelings even if it's not an experience we had, something in the Air of Autumn flows through us and letting us "feel" it, that's why this is a masterpiece of Autumn, and of course now one better than You writing Romance in all seasons :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

"Air of Autumn"
Such a glorious title for a poem … perhaps, I'll compose one this Fall in y.. read more
lightsong

3 Years Ago

why not? You haven't posted anything in a long time, and for sure I will read and review :)
from every naked branch, your voice
whispers to me, it’s true.

I love this part because of the imagery of the naked branch, the way that leaves shed and fall kinda like a lost love. We lose ourselves in a year to rebloom again the following year. The lingering of a love that is lost is still a beautiful sight, because there is still hope....This is a very beautiful write.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

And, Dear Katzie💫

Your words, in deep understanding sentiment and praise, are equa.. read more
Holding onto love can hurt as well as loving. I guess love is what and how you feel. You can't make someone love you but you can someone all that want...Nicely written. enjoyed this write

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Beautifully spoken, Dear Lady-Poet🍂

Your words of insightful wisdom reach deep, ri.. read more
we hold the love tightly even as it slips from our grasp...
such a melancholy feel here, and the beat of it enhances that very feeling...
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Thank you most gratefully, Jacob🍷

It's true, what you say, my friend … and, I ha.. read more
As always from you, poetic perfection embossing Autumn feelings & imagery. I hope you know I was kidding in my last review of your gritty poem . . . I had hoped we were at the point where I could kid you like that (((HUGS)))

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

G'mornin', Dear Margie 🌾

Thank you so very much for selecting this rather lengthy,.. read more

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Added on March 15, 2017
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