Lettre d' Amour

"EIGHTS 'N SIXES"

Soft gentle ways guiding my days,
with wonders ever told--
sweet lover's plea soon beckons me,
true treasures I behold.

For seldom seems, life mimics dreams,
or yearnings of our hearts.
Yet, karma weaves in tapestries...
'pon silken thread imparts.

Through gilded quill deep passions spill ...
enwrapt in sheer delight--
poetic kiss to reminisce,
desires 'neath candlelight.

Each tender word leaves senses stirred,
avowal testament:
held breathless -- awed ... 'tis solemn laud,
suave lover's pure intent.

By happenstance nor flit romance
should twin flames merge as one.
Eternal binds, ties hearts 'n minds,
a chapter's just begun.

Shall keenly wait, ne'er hesitate,
warm greetings, Dear Porteur.
So, kindly gift ... discreet 'n swift,
my Lettre d' Amour.

Author's Note

"EIGHTS 'N SIXES"
by Richard W. Jenkins
Copyright 1 Apr 1987
Any number of 4-line verses about anything:
Aligned left or centered.
Syllable count per verse:
4-4,6 / 4-4,6
Rhyme scheme:
a-a,b / c-c,b
d-d,e / f-f,e
Etc...

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I loved this absolutely enchanting and the pic too you chose
I often feel I should of been born in olden days
Maybe in a past life

Really beautiful poem thAnkyou

[willweb]

Definitely a hopeless romantic and now showing in in French. Absolutely beautiful and enchanting Susan. The picture you have posted of the girl reading is perfect...I felt I was there. Romance at its finest

[Susan 🦋]

You are too kind! Especially since I still have "A Sonnet of Willows" floating in my head!

[barleygirl]

Altho you put a perfectionist level of care into crafting your words for a particular form, the thing I love is how your poem reads as if there were no form at all. No distractions, as it can sometimes be. Your verse flows with smooth sounding words clustered into groups (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you Margie for suc a lovely review! I do put a lot of care to make sure things flow smoothly! Thank you for noticing! :-)

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhh what a delight to read and experience! Richards 8s n 6s are so well suited for "Lettre d'Amour" .. fine choices in the language says i .. it lilts and floats me over a beautiful love ... especially like the flames united .. a chapter just begun ... please Mr. Postman deliver de letter! me ol' heart is a'flutter .. nice work .. sparkling images and very emotive
E.
ps. https://youtu.be/EG4MAzLiz1A

[Susan 🦋]

:-))) Wonderful review, Thank you! Yes, This could possibly be one of my favorite forms by Richard. I often use his original forms.. "Dear Porteur" Yes, you got that..lol please Mr. postman :-)...I worry at times my language might not be clear to the reader. Thank you for reading another poem of mine! I do appreciate it and will get over to your page soon. :-)

[Einstein Noodle]

your welcome...nice to be getting to know someone new to me :) see ya 'round the Cafe'

[Susan 🦋]

:-) Good morning

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful, Susan, you made the language come alive. A amazing poem for Amour. I had to read again.
Coyote

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you kindly! I kinda like this one too :-)

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem Susan and you are welcome.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah how you weave such romantic notions with your quill dear Susan. When he opens and reads your Lettre d' Amour he can hardly fail to be overcome with joy. Just as the reader of this piece must be. Lovely meter and wonderful flow with excellent rhyme and well chosen concepts.

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you for reading and the lovely review!! I do appreciate it :-)

[Orlando Murcia]

Wonderful piece 💜 Thank you for sharing his work with us!

[Susan 🦋]

Awe Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to read and review! :-)

[James Paulin]

Bravo ! Very enjoyable in verse and meter !

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you very much for reading!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really like this...i felt like i was reading a poem from the 17 century, for some reason...has that flavor.
you rhyme with such natural ease...and the wording takes me back to old time poetry i have read.
thanks for that trip,
j.

[Susan 🦋]

Well, thank you very much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet review! Much appreciated!

[Relic]

An excellent job, Susan. Your pen is in top form.

[Susan 🦋]

Look who's here! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me this kind review!