Poets’ Psalms [yester-yen]

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet

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Poets’ Psalms

Recalled so very well … one early Spring,

there came a time we’d found our poetry.

’Twas something magical occurred to bring

such pure, clean tastes of roused fortuity.

Aglow, the very air around us sang

sweet psalms we’d never heard in quite that way.

Where once was sadness, joyful bells now rang,

as earth beneath our feet began to sway.

What, I wondered, made our hearts stand still?

Did kindred spirits softly touch each soul …

or, was it kismet bade our bodies thrill,

as something otherworldly took control?

Through years now passed, all time’s fulfilled our need,

yet, less than perfect … life’s sadly agreed.

Richard W. Jenkins

    © 11 Dec 2013

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Author's Note

ARTWORK
"Poet Duet"
Watercolor - Helena Kuttner Glasson, © 1 Jan 2011

Serious critique is welcome … please, be well-versed in what you say.
✍🏼

Reviews

[Susan 🦋]

Hello Richard, I really don't get much of a chance now and days to read much poetry...but, a Sonnet from you, I am not going to pass up! Poet's Psalms is (as I expected) beautifully composed. Finding a connection in another, whether karma or kismet is most definitely a bit magical. You've touched upon those feeling ever so softly. If words could caress, these most certainly would. I don't personally believe anything felt so strongly would ever "stand still." I suppose in my mind, Stand Still means forgotten. I'd rather believe in a quiet comfort. Oh life indeed! Never a promise of perfection, rather, perfect moments to cherish. I LOVE THIS SONNET!! I could dive into your writings and simply be lost for days!! I have not written anything in so long, but boy oh boy you got my mind spinning. From the first Sonnet I ever read, I was hooked! :) I need to start writing again. Thank you for this stunning write! Such a wonderful surprise this morning.

Ohh the choice of artwork is perfect! That soft blue lends to the feelings of this poem and the flowers, delicate and pure.

[Richard🖌]

Hello yourself, Susan 🦋

How gratefully pleased I am you took a moment from your busy schedule to read and review this poignantly yearning Sonnet in homage to enthralling memories' eventuality.
"Stand Still," as in wondrous, heartstopping awe … who could forget such enthrallment; or, even want to?
That you actually "LOVE THIS SONNET!!" forms each and every letter, word, line, and verse into the emotion I'd hoped they would, and I thank you ever-so warmly for your kind graciousness in saying so … it's exactly the way I feel about your poetry.
That you "could dive into my writings and simply be lost for days!!" pours volumes of gratification into a poet's well of inspired creativity.
Now, it's time you dipped your pen into your own uniquely You stellar well of poetic beauty and meaning. You know the olde saying, "What you don't use, you lose!"

"For this stunning write," Dear Susan, you are most warmly welcome! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Susan 🦋]

“ what you don’t use, you lose?!” Hush 🤫 the sun in its jealous sky is gently warming my words 😊

[Richard🖌]

Only You, Master Poetess, could convey such emotion within so few beautifully laid words.

[Cherrie Palmer]

From font to framed art you create a mood to inspire. Beautiful as always

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Dear Cherrie 🍒

Short and sweet (as always), you have such a graciously disarming and succinct way of touching the heart of each lucky author you read.

Bless you, Lovely Lady-Poet, with a most compellingly beautiful New Year.
Smiles 'n hugs of warmest thanks to Thee! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Chris]

This is NOT a well-versed critique...BUT...I needed to listen to this one TODAY. It brought me back from a very, very dark place. Thank you.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, M'Fine Friend 🙏🏼

Greetings to thee on this cold winter day.
Though, your presence and praise always gifts a smile, there's an appreciated sadness that something from my battered olde pen has lightened your distraught load.
In grateful recompense, your review has brightly salved a wintery slump, as-well.

Chris, I think our combined "thanks" is mutually shared!
Happy Holidays to thee, Dear Syr! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Chris]

Thanks Richard... been a loooong year.

[Richard🖌]

Indeed, My Friend!
Yet, a bright new year portends atonement for all noir passed⁓🔆

[heavenscentgirl1]

A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN HEARTFELT POEM THAT I ENJOYED READING. THANKS FOR SHARING .
I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL RICHARD. HSG😇

[Richard🖌]

You're certainly welcome, Mary Jo 🥀

And, I thank you for selecting this rather poignant piece to read and comment on.
Your praise and expressed enjoyment of my humble efforts are truly inspiring.
I am doing q

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[Richard🖌]

I am doing quite well, and wish the same for You.
Happy Holidays & A Wonderful 2024! ⁓ Richard🖌

[not your muse]

the way you present your every poem is very eye-catching.

[Richard🖌]

I thank you so very much for selecting this rather sentimental piece to read and comment on … and surely, for considering my poetic presentations to be "very eye-catching."
I hope you somewhat enjoy their content equally as well.

Happy Holidays! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[not your muse]

i would say i took the atmospheric feel of it rather than the meaning of it.

let your joyful bell ring, and pull people in.