Meant to Be (poetically sensual)

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet

Author's Note

ARTWORK
Courtesy of Pinterest Copyright Free Imagery,
and is also used in my poem, "To Be Your Man".

Please, feel free to offer honest, well-meant critique. ✍

Reviews

[Red Brick Keshner]

Another excellent read, Richard. There is an interaction of at least three images here and that is a wonderful intricacy. That is the genuine heart of poetry, writing it on the pages of our lives' days and everything within that spectrum is poetry and there are those who write it well! Thanks for sharing. Frederick.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Syr Fredrick 🤜✫🤛

Thank you for another excellently scribed review for one of my hopeful poetic efforts.
Your expressed insight and understanding are exactly the inspiration a bard needs to keep a battered olde pen inspired.

Most humbly and gratefully yours! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Aura]

A sensual poem at its finest! Richard, you've managed to capture one's desires and write a master piece like this. Sometimes things are just meant to be, when she's the one for you, you'll know, and passion ensues like lava. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Sonnet, I enjoyed reading!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Aura 🙏

What a beautifully rendered metaphoric review you've so gently gifted this warmly scintillating little piece of verse.

My most grateful hug to You! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Aura]

You are most welcome Richard!

[Ioana Mihai]

So mesmerising like the most beautiful dream love. I hope you live something like this every day until forever. I like your writing style, very intense, deep, yet sweet and elegant…

[Richard🖌]

Well, Dear Ioana 🌾

I think your writing style harmonizes with my own quite nicely. And, your beautiful wishes for me, Sweet Lady, I wish equally for You. ; )

For your luscious review, Ioana, I hug you most warmly! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Ioana Mihai]

Thank you for the lovely words, I agree about our writings similarities and I appreciate your wishes and reciprocated kindness :)

[heavenscentgirl1]

I HAD TO REVISIT THIS BEAUTIFULLY PENNED PIECE AGAIN. TO GET MY MASTER OF ROMANCE FIX! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TENDER WORDS WITH US RICHARD, THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO TOUCH ME DEEPLY. MJ😇

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Mary Jo 🍎

For enjoying this romantically sensual little Sonnet enough to take another bite of the apple.

Big Tuesday morning hug! ⁓ Richard 🍏

[William Michael Reeves]

I spilled my ink jar trying to lean in and get a better look at the passion you pen. I wonder if relationships between poets are more successful than the average? I'm sure someone has done a study. And yes, I was studying this with my new eyes connected to your knowledge. Noticed punctuation ends each line.

I have another reason for reviewing. I hope down there in that big state you live in, where the howling winds of an angry planet blew through the other day, all is well with you and yours. Thinking about you!

[Richard🖌]

Ahah!

Bill, I've seen no results of a scientific study on successful "relationships between poets."
But, between poetesses and poets (only by observation and reporting from others, mind you 😏), I can validate the passionate connection of some rather scintillating flow in fervency and ardor.
Punctuation in my work is as grammatically correct as I can make it, and/or placed to slow, halt, express excitement, extension in time or thought, pose a question(s), softness, exclaim, continuance, to quote, or for clarity, etc. Typically, where a line breaks there will be punctuation, unless there is enjambment, or when needed within lines.
Concerning the high winds in Texas: There was widespread damage reported from 50-75mph winds and a number of tornadoes … even loss of life, but where I live only minor damage was sustained. Thanks for caring enough to ask … much appreciated.

Thanks for reading and commenting! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Relic]

Your romantic fire is blazing in this new one, Richard. There's a fine line between romance and erotica in the lines that can't be missed. The intentions are pretty clear.

Someday, I'll attempt a sonnet when I have more words and ideas in my tool box. For now, I'll enjoy yours, not only on the site, but your book.

Well done, Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks, Tim,

For such a nice review and compliment.
Sooo, you think I made my intent in this little romantic sizzler clearly known, eh?
Well, I sure hope that "Sonnet someday" comes soon, while I'm still around to give you my 2¢ share of expertise … I know your Sonnet will be brilliant! : )

Always glad to see ya, My Fine Friend! ⁓ Richard🖌

[W. Barrett Munn]

Well-crafted. Sonnet is such a difficult form but you have managed it nicely .

[Richard🖌]

Thank you again, Barrett,

I appreciate your compliments and shared observations,
read moreThank you again, Barrett,

I appreciate your compliments and shared observations,
Richard

[heavenscentgirl1]

MY DEAR. RICHARD I SINCERELY HOPE THE ONE WHOM INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS BEAUTIFULLY. PENNED SONNET WAS ABLE TO READ IT AND THEN PROPERLY THANK. YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HEARTFELT WORDS SO ELOQUENTLY.. RICHARD, THIS IS ONE. OF. MY FAVORITES. MJ 👍🤗

[Richard🖌]

G'morning, Mary Jo 🌤

How very nice to receive a visit from you to read and review this little Sonnet in homage to poetic romance … I hope you're right, too, that someday someone will come along for whom my words befit, to read and thank me for the effort.

'Tis most wonderful knowing this is one of your favorite pieces.
Thank you sincerely! ⁓ Richard🖌

[heavenscentgirl1]

RICHARD, KNOWING YOU WRITE WORDS STRAIGHT FROM. THE HEART I BELIEVE THAT YOU ALREADY KNOW I’M AT THE HEAD OF THE LINE. TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN SHARING YOUR FEELINGS, ESPECIALLY IN THIS. PIECE. MJ🤗

[Richard🖌]

Much appreciated, Mary Jo. 👍

[heavenscentgirl1]

ALWAYS MY PLEASURE DEAR RICHARD. HUGS AND BLESSINGS MJ 😇🙏🤗

[Lisasview]

Dearest Richard,
So much is being said in this beautiful poem..Everything about it sings to my heart... The color, the artwork, the designs, but most importantly your words.
I just reread it for the third time...
So love it and its true meaning!!
Lisa

[Richard🖌]

Why, thank you, Lisa 🍸

I know how fond of the Sonnet form you've become; so, it's no surprise you find such depth, beauty, and appreciation in the words and design of this rather warming piece … and, enough to read it three times.

I'm so honored, Lisa … thank you again ⁓ Richard🖌