So Soft is the Sonnet of Willows

I deeply emotional love poem that fell from my heart one day

So Soft is the Sonnet of Willows

By Jack Ivey

Such is the heart of a dreamer
Sought after deep in the mist
Seeking the quest of a thirsting desire
Falling to nights just as this

Peering the distant endeavor
Calling the places I’ve known
Sending out visions so endless in wonder
Standing this ledge all alone

Come to my heart always steady
Shape it as how it should be
Teach me the ways of your unending song
Lyrics of comfort to me

Lift me for thou hath once spoken
Take from my words on the page
Collections of feelings I wear on my sleeve
Shine me the light of your ways

I am of clay so unmolded
Bend me and shape me to form
Open my heart with the keys of your love
While dying I wish to be born

Caverns so wide as I forage
The depth of their wisdom vast deep
Shadows that follow the pathways I walk
Stairways my heart it doth reach

Yours is my desperate reason
Clinging to every fold
Challenges lie in wake of the storm
Northerly winds blow a’ cold

I shan’t recoil destinations
My mind it is set on the prize
Temptingly so it does fan every flame
Come I shall soon realize

Time for the moment an enemy
Season’s of past now I fear
For as I declare my longing for thee
Wishing you ever so near

Trapped as I traverse the mountain
Chains of my pain garner tight
Reaching for avenues lost in the fog
Blinded by darkness of night

Time I will relive the mornings
Joined by a perfect content
Welcoming sun rise as everywhere glows
Finding the hours we’ve spent

Trusting that no one is watching
Holding your hand on the street
Wrapping my arms round your waist for a while
Kissing your lips soft and sweet

Words that will require actions
Motions in spite of the sky
Threatening with clouds overhead as I walk
Waving the past a good bye

Now as my life is beginning
Fortunate flags sure to wave
Sending a secret embedded in stone
Caution for this I do crave

Asking this long winded journey
Steps in the grass for to find
Destiny praises my unfettered dreams
Spent as the heart does unwind

Yours is the hand that I reach for
Save me in spite of my tears
Love me for many more wars shall invade
Filling the city with fear

Run with me out to the fields
Keep me in sight at all turns
Paint me with colors so vibrant and true
Teach me for I want to learn

I can not be so untrue
Pressures no longer to hide
Truth is my shield as it shines ever gold
Honesty I shall confide

Come to my heart it is waiting
Here in this darkened abyss
Shining so bright for your eyes now to see
Longing for you that I miss

I promise you shall not be sorry
Taking this chance is the key
Found in the corners of words so inspired
True as my covenant be

I whisper my truth through the mountains
Breathless I run to the shore
Hopeful I patiently wait your reaction
Longing for you evermore

Soft is the sonnet of willows
Psithuric winds form the stream
Blowing so that you may welcome my peace
Singing the songs of your dreams

Mine is a tiresome journey
Fortunes all cast to the bay
Every dollar I’ve owned as a man
Spent in a fortunate way

For this is my precious possession
A heart that does beat from above
Carefully showing the face of the plan
Showering you with my love

Rain on the valley of passion
Petrichor scent brings the breeze
Take from this night the joys of affection
Lingered in fresh memories

This I do pledge, crossing my heart
No longer wishing to die
Rivers of hope that do wash on your feet
Sent forth attempting to try

Cherishing love that I find
Wanting forever to be
Everything that you do see in your soul
All that’s expected of me

I am but only one person
Doing just what I will do
Being myself in the face of the storm
Sending my love up to you

There is no mask I am wearing
This smile you see is for real
I can not be something that I am not
All of my life I reveal

Hoping that you understand this
Praying my words written of
Things that my heart wants to tell you my dear
Penned now with only my love

Such is the heart of a dreamer
Seeking not silver and gold
My only dream is that you love me true
Just as my dreams have foretold

So soft is the sonnet of willows
Wind through their branches blows free
Whispering dreams evermore shall come true
When you are standing with me

Author's Note

Please enjoy this poem of love and affection. Please let me know what you think

Reviews

[Rufus "Mr Blaque" Lacy,..]

To deliver such affection in each stanza was stupendous. Traveling through your words remind me of my first love, and not the sexual type. The first girl I loved with all my heart, I thank god for her allowing me to love her. Lovely words

[Jack...]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind and flattering words.

[Ayvid N]

I enjoyed this poem as it flows right from the heart through the pen onto paper. When we love someone, we pledge our all to them, and we would gladly give up everything just to be with them. We want to bare ourself totally to them. All those feelings are brought out effortlessly in each line of this poetry.

Thanks for sharing this amazing poem.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for commenting, I appreciate your flattering words and the fact that you took the time to read this rather lengthy poem.

[Debbie_Philly]

Beautifully written... full of emotion and imagery that lovely adorn the mind :)

[Jack...]

Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your time and your comments. Go Phillies

[Debbie_Philly]

;)

[Emerald Seas]

Well now, Jack... You have a gift to write with such softness of love from a man's point of view that women reading have no choice but to longingly read each stanza. This poem just flows with deep emotion. I got a little teared as I felt so much of this that I could relate to. It is a wonderfully soft, joyous look at love - written with great care, talent, and style. Favorite!

[Jack...]

I am so happy that you could relate to some of this poem, I hope it was in a good way. Thank you so much for your kind words and reading so much of my work,

[durrya]

Run with me out to the fields
Keep me in sight at all turns
Paint me with colors so vibrant and true
Teach me for I want to learn

I can not be so untrue
Pressures no longer to hide
Truth is my shield as it shines ever gold
Honesty I shall confide

I whisper my truth through the mountains
Breathless I run to the shore
Hopeful I patiently wait your reaction
Longing for you evermore

Cherishing love that I find
Wanting forever to be
Everything that you do see in your soul
All that’s expected of me

Excellent river of expressions. Everything is here.
I love this ...

There is no mask I am wearing
This smile you see is for real
I can not be something that I am not
All of my life I reveal

thanks for this beautiful share.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. This one is special to me. Thank you.

[durrya]

you are welcome.

[Angel of Heart's]

I have known this place, and you've captured those endearing whispers of heart-speak in verses that reach into the core of the soul.....Your imagery flows in satin whispers of ache, and the echoes beneath the surface of the words capture the vision of the heart's deepest emotions.....your poem's deep fragrance will linger on .... so amazingly beautiful.....:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Angel. I got a little long winded in this one, but once I started, I just couldn't stop till it was all out of me.

[Angel of Heart's]

Just as it should be Jack....poetry is the heart's emotional overflow...and this piece portrayed yours beautifully :)

[Dalia]

My hands just trembled and my eyes were about to tear, I haven't find it long at all, it made me feel what I feel for real, but can't speak words of poetry as these beautiful ones, so charming, I didn't know which lines to choose as my favorite sir, so its all my favorite, thanks for sharing this great piece.

I enjoyed it all, and this the most I like:

I am but only one person
Doing just what I will do
Being myself in the face of the storm
Sending my love up to you

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. It just came upon me one morning and I could not stop writing once I started. I am so happy you enjoyed it.

[Dalia]

I did, thank you.

[Carolann Dowsett]

You always take me on such a journey into love's embrace. Your words flow with such promise and depth of meaning. Again a beautiful write.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. I know it was long and appreciate you taking the time to read it. I am happy it touched you and took you on a wonderful journey. If it brought a smile to your face and the feeling of love to your heart, then I am happy.

[Carolann Dowsett]

It did. :) Thank you

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

a masterpiece of love. The kind of love I hope to someday feel again......beautiful!

[Jack...]

And I am sure you will.

[Tate Morgan]

your works are well worded it reminds me of an old friend of mine. I used to call Fegger. He too was a great wordsmith. You're definitely different from anyone else I know. This poem while it is beautiful to read. Also has a classic feel to it

[Jack...]

Thanks, this is one of my personal favorites