TO DREAM (love's winding paths)

BALLAD in 8/6/8/6 iambic meter, a-b-a-b, c-d-c-d, etc: rhyme scheme. Written from both the Male & Female perspectives.

`;.•:*˜TO DREAM˜*:•.;`

He, light. She, dark.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Down dappled paths, strolling alone,

immersed in wondrous thought …

by sun-warmed winds to you they’re blown,

within your own dreams caught.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Oh, how each thought returns to you

'pon morning's early rise …

love's harvest yields one wish come true,

'neath Heaven's teal blue skies

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Spontaneously ~ here with me,

your warmth within my arms;

at once, our souls are soaring free,

rapt in each other’s charms.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Together, languish carefree days,

bestowed in lovers’ trust.

Such happenstance, now set ablaze …

eyes gleam with star-glazed lust.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Tall trees above -- each sighing, talk …

sough whispers soft and low,

"Who are these lovers on a walk,

where do they plan to go?"

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Below lush, verdant canopies,

in private rendezvouses;

when smiles beam brightly … such as these,

sweet Mother Nature coos.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Their ambiance, set by birdsong,

a lilting symphony;

we touch ~ each step further along

hearts stir in ecstasy.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Along, love’s magick stirs within,

wisp butterflies in flight;

my sultry eyes reflect, therein …

rest safe in your delight.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Rush pleasure’s thrallings, in all ways

such charms to set us free;

thus, every touched caress portrays …

sweet sensuality.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Our painted canvas on display

amidst the hushed sublime …

shall neither heart be set astray,

each steps in perfect time.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Before us there, a sunny glade,

awaits two lovers blissed …

as sure, thereon, we will have laid;

where, as in dreams, we’ve kissed.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Whilst tender moments two hearts share

moist, silken touch of lips ~

o' love divine, beyond compare,

each heart together slips.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Like flavored wine that’s aged in time,

flowers’ bouquet ~ as thine;

no moment’s known more lushly prime

than coveting your shrine.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

So seldom gifted lover’s prize,

with heartsong’s peaceful sighs.

Soft teardrops gleam ’neath misty eyes …

each moment magnifies.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Deep treasures felt we daren't exchange;

this cannot be denied.

Thus, 'pon our page, we rearrange

to kiss where dreams reside.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

’Til blazing stars unite as one,

vast heaven's set aglow …

blush ever gently, morning's sun,

to whispered highs below.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Beneath soft sighs 'n sun's warm glow,

life's lovely strolls so bend …

our steps along the way thus show

where love's paths often end.

..`;.•:*˜*:•.;`..

Richard W. Jenkins

©2022

Author's Note

Artwork, Oil on canvas, courtesy Wikimedia Commons, copyright free.

rendezvouses -- pronounced rondeevooze (for those unfamiliar)

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

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Dearest Richard,
Well, to begin with your artwork is to "die for" Amazing image and such perfect colors... Your layout is divine and, your poem pulls me in as all yours do into your thoughts... Dreams...the best place to find the words one wants to know...to hear...
Soft and flowing like we all wish our dreams will be...
Your poem is full of the hopes of true love..and such a sensual feeling within..each word...
Loved it,
Lisa, working on her poems

[Richard🖌]

..`;.•:*˜Lady Lisa Dearest˜*:•.;`..

Your words humble, inspire, gratify, praise and invite me into the mind, heart, and soul of your own poetic prowess … a romantically lusty poem in themselves.

Thank you for both loving and finding love within my humble efforts.
Hugs 'n happy smiles to thee! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

Dreams are sometimes very sensual as is this one; the imagery is wonderful, not to mention your perfect rhyme scheme. a beautifully painted canvas of soft colors, trees whispering...love's harvest....
Loved every line!
Best, B

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Sweet Betty🍃

That you've selected this rather extended piece, gifting it such delightful praise and your own lovely touches of insight truly bless a bard's hopes of sating another's desire of enjoyment and appreciation … thank you ever-so gratefully for expressing yours so eloquently.

Warmest hugs to Thee, Dear Poetess!⁓ Richard🍂

[Betty Hermelee]

Just got back!!! So nice to be at the Cafe again!
And your welcome, Dear Richard.... I love your writing!
Best, B

[W. Barrett Munn]

Richard, it is difficult to put together such a long work in perfect ballad meter but you have become it's master.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Syr Barrett ✍

For leaving such a nice compliment on my humble poetic skill. From a bard of your astute letters, this is high praise, indeed.
I also agree with you, Barrett … if not for the orderly 8/6/8/6 syllable counts and harmonious alternating iambic tetrameter/iambic trimeter rhythm, the extended span this piece would have been far more challenging.

I sincerely appreciate your time and attention spent in reading this lengthy work.
Bless you a lovely weekend, Dear Poet! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Ranger Kessel]

Very lovely and out together well. Really enjoyed this

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Ranger,

Thank for reading and complimenting this somewhat vast poem.

read moreHi, Ranger,

Thank for reading and complimenting this somewhat vast poem.

I'm grateful you enjoyed it! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Susan 🦋]

To Dream… what more could be said or felt? Lover’s magnified by what surrounds inside and out. You turn it into sheer wonderment and excitement. It is a glimpse into those tender hearted. I’ve read this so many times …

[Richard🖌]

..`;.•:*˜Blessings, Lady Susan˜*:•.;`..

To receive such heartening words of clear, insightful understandings is to relate in ways few can. It's as though your words are hers, you seem to relate so well.
This is the goal of most any passionate writer … to vividly bring the reader with them into their moment, as though they are there.

Thank you, Susan, ever-so warmly and gratefully for sharing this rather longwinded, deeply romantic piece with me … warmest hugs to Thee ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Cherrie]

Just beautiful. Richard you are a true romantic.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Cherrie 🍒

For your lovely compliment and personal observation.
read moreThank you, Dear Cherrie 🍒

For your lovely compliment and personal observation.

Hugs! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Temperance]

Perfect piece of artwork for this lovely poem. We should all have such lovely dreams, dear Richard. And..when the sun does come the morn, our dream has left us so forlorn. :) Nothing compared to your artful work. LOL. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work. Temp

[Richard🖌]

..`;.•:*˜Greetings, Lady Temperance˜*:•.;`..

Wonderful it is find your name gracing this rather extensive composition in homage to a dreamland stroll of lushly vivid romantic fantasy.
The embrace of your spellbinding words in review, voice an intriguing poem of their own.

You are most welcome, Dear Poetess.
I thank thee, as-well … ever-so warmly ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Forgot to mention that I so loved the two perspectives..he and she...wonderful!!

[Richard🖌]

Lisa,
I somehow knew this, but it's sooo nice to hear. : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

BEAUTIFULLY PENNED ROMANTIC LOVE POEM 👍 HSG😇

[Richard🖌]

Hi, HSG,

I appreciate the compliment, am so glad you recognize it for what it is, and that you give it an approving thumb-up.

Thanks for taking your time to read and comment! ⁓ Richard🖌