I Shall find Romance

in each caress imagined as I sense
an exhalation of your breath a thousand miles away;
a passion riding on a single breeze
that reaches me, enabled by a power
that might emerge only from opening
a single shroud.

 

I have indeed erected barriers
when I perceived time's echos
thrum along the stony path.
They cannot be ignored.

 

No, it is not imagining.
You alone have created those sweet touches
of devotion, though endless fields of blood
will make their claim
on history's Page One.

 

But it is for me,
the destiny which sets discovery
as truth, though that is not the end,
for my sole happiness is in revelation,
be it celebration of success
or contemplation of your darkest hour.

 

It is you who provides such insight.         
You, the one who teaches me these
mystic-laden concepts of romance...
and I shall stubbornly pursue them,
make of them my own,
cherish them within me

 

Until my Dying Day.
           ~

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

The heights of romance, without a single touch, can pour forth wine into our veins, making us heady with delight, eager for the rush. Those moments have stilled my breath at times.

Love this.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I really enjoyed the flow of this one, Dean. You touched on a rhythm that "felt" really good in the reading (which I did three times, and once aloud). Great lines breaks and use of language in a sparing, yet influencial manner. I also enjoyed the content, which spoke to me of idea of undying affection, even for those who may be lost, or perhaps lost and found again.

for my sole happiness is in revalation, -- I can believe this line, because you are a seeker of knowledge and teacher in terms of what you give to your readers. Nicely written.

[Dean]

thanks Sarah. It was better the night before when it first came to me, and I thought: sure I can remember that--but as usual when I don't set down my notes, it had gone "poof" the next morning when I awoke. I never learn!!!!

[Chris]

Well formed and spoken... I liked listening.

[Dean]

how very kind of you!

[Chris]

I just came back and re-read. cause I wanted to... take care man

[Kelly Scheppers]

We are born to know romance at least once in our life. Reading this poem reels it into view for me. Your profession of being a teacher is a true revelation, for that inspires me to become a better writer. For until my dying day, I shall stubbornly pursue them, those "mystic-laden concepts of romance."

I do hope you're enjoying this fine cool evening in California!

My best,
Kelly

[Dean]

who would not, with such a fine review. Thank you.

[Tom]

Never to late for a little romance Dean from whereever the source, rejuvenates the ageless soul as you quite rightly portray !

Splendidly uplifting !

[Dean]

Thank you, Tom