Afar a Distant Light Doth Shine

Love oftens shines a beacon for all of us to see, if only we look.

Afar a Distant Light Doth Shine

 By jack

 

 My heart shan’t bring desires more

Than what thy precious love hath lain

Thy beauty o’ mine eyes before

Of merely words shall not explain

 

A calling for the fragrant find

I shout of wonder ever kept

If this was all the world hath known

Upon this pillow I once slept

 

Awakened fore the sun doth shine

Hath not the lead to make it be

Lest one is all who learns its way

Standing here in front of me

 

As if decided long ago

Time doth fold its arms above

For what my life shall come to bear

Is nothing more than perfect love

 

Afar a distant light doth shine

From o'er the east it beckons true

Glistening in light to see

Now brought upon this night anew

 

A glimpse O’ caught by weary eye

Rejuvenation doth proceed

Pure beauty in a beacon flies

A passageway to love from thee

 

We walk amongst the trees of pine

This bed that soothes the feathers fall

Serene in all the tempers heat

Often fleeting in the call

 

If in the hectic canopy

Of life that travels quickly through

We do not take this time to breathe

Events that capture just won’t do

 

When beauty forms within the path

Take thy walk with love astride

Banking on the afterglow

Of everything it doth provide

 

This heart it beats so you may smile

For truth will raise its simple plan

O' stand with me for evermore

A vision that shall understand

 

Mountains forming of our view

Which bear a mighty appetite

Proclaim the path be closed to all

Except for those whose heart is right

 

Bridges fall to depths below

Portals of a dark dissent

Splinters fly as shards reveal

Carriers of discontent

 

Cliffs of jagged rock prevail

Attempts to stop our daunting quest

Shadows move to disconcert

Weaving glances to invest

 

But we shall scale the caverns tall

Our flame to light the darkest path

As joyful tears will reunite

Our hearts in glowing aftermath

 

Climb aboard my shoulders broad

There is no weight I can not bear

Wherever we are deemed belong

My loving arms will take you there

 

O’ come my darling, call me home

Let your lantern burn so bright

Guide me to thy wondrous heart

Lead me with your love tonight

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading this poem

Reviews

[s y e]

Jack, you're literally an inspiration; to me especially. I loved this. The imagery was so vivid, I could see it and the movie playing on my screen was amazing.

another lovely piece.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend. I am happy I can inspire you, because you inspire me.

[shallimarRose]

Wow that was a long one.. Jack I love this style of writing.. I have done some myself I will try to find.. a few places may have slipped the feel but all in all a gorgeous old time feel ... I almost saw a castle in the background of the path on which the secret love walked silently professing his words to a dream lover... Beautifully done ... xo Rose

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rose...just wait till you get to "So soft is the sonnet of willows." This one will seem short.

[shallimarRose]

Yes I just read it.. Its gorgeous.. My eyes are not what they use to be so the long ones are sometimes a bit difficult for me.. I guess I need glasses lol

[KAOlmsted]

Of course this brings to mind the Classics we were all subjected to in high school...somehow, probably because I know you are a Contemporary poet writing in the Classic style, I think I am more apt to tolerate the genre now than I ever was back then ;-) And yes...that WAS a compliment :-D

[Jack...]

Thanks Kimmer...I am with you, I hated this stuff in high school. I flunked English my senoir year beacuse I didn't go to class. Go figure.

[KAOlmsted]

My nemesis was (is) b*****d math...no amount of English Lit in the world can save you when your eight year old asks you how to compare fractions and you're like..."Byron?" *laugh* Starting to question some of the decisions I made, academically speaking xD

Always my pleasure, Jack...

[Angel of Heart's]

I can certainly see the contrast in this style of poetry and those I have read previously from you Jack.... this is utter romance....I feel the warmth of sunlight shimmering through your verses..... you give reverence to passion as only a true artist can...thank you for guiding me here....I am a big fan :)

[Jack...]

Thank you for your sweet and flattering words. I am humbled a poet as wonderful as you self would find my work to your liking

[Salar Majak]

Love. You make it feel devine with this poem. I'll tell you what i think about love when i feel it one dqy in every body's hearts

[Jack...]

I will look forward to hearing from you when that day arrives.

[Salar Majak]

:D if, if that day ever arrives

[eglantine]

You write as if from the romantic poet era--lovely as always

[Jack...]

Thank you E, I hope it made you smile.

[Monster ^.^]

This reminds me of Shakespeare... well, maybe because you used a somewhat old English, but I think the feelings are too... always a calming read from you Jack :)

[eglantine]

I can see how you'd be reminded of Shakespeare, although it isn't really like Shakespeare's writing.

[Monster ^.^]

haha true :)

[durrya]

When beauty forms within the path
Take thy walk with love astride
Banking on the afterglow
Of everything it doth provide

Just beautiful!

Mountains forming of our view
Which bear a mighty appetite
Proclaim the path be closed to all
Except for those whose heart is right

very meaningful.

I can see the beauty of nature with wisdom of love together!
Thank you for this great share.

[Jack...]

Thank you fro your kind words and taking time to read my poem. It is appreciated.

[durrya]

you are welcome.

[InsanityWriter]

So beautiful and flowy... I love how you used the Old Language. ^_^ They rhyme and flow and everything was excellently written! It's lovely. :)

*adds to favorites!*

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. I am happy you made it one of your favorites.

[Mehak Mushtaq]

I like it. Soothing and gentle.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Mehak