Forever till the end of time

Written to the graphic

 

~Forever till the end of time~

 

On this landscape ghostly stark

Wicked bending branches spy

Opaque palettes, shaded sleep

Beneath a watchful raven’s eye

~

Fruited fears consumed in spite

Poisoned as is lonely hearts

Aftermath of shattered love

In the shadows now departs

~

Fight this spoil oh precious queen

I shall fly of taken rest

Seeking but the fortune’s fall

Castled deep my frantic quest

~

When in time a prince I shout

Beauty sleeps on misted floor

Where a kiss upon her lips

Breathes in life to her once more

~

Upon his steed of christened white

Blazing fast and sure of way

Love shall guide his cherished plea

Never more to run astray

~

When in the fog of deadly deed

Beauty on his eyes does call

Cherished as a whispered wish

 Upon his knees in rapid fall

~

Tears do moisten yearning cheeks

A smile forms upon his face

As lips now part the angered seas

And opened eyes his heart does trace

~

When dreams concede to feel his touch

Sweet as any fragrant vine

And In his arm to spend your life

Forever till the end of time

~

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

This piece was written to the graphic

Reviews

[s y e]

// When in the fog of deadly deed
Beauty on his eyes does call
Cherished as a whispered wish
Upon his knees in rapid fall //

This stanza is amazing. Jackomantic, you blow me away with your fantastic poems. I wish I could write as amazing as you. I can't write unless it comes to me... You write about anything and everything. You inspire me, Jack. Loved this.

[Jack...]

My friend, you are an amazing poet in your own right. I have nothing on you and your talent and I have had many, many more years practice.

Thank you so very much for your sweet words to me Sye. Always I enjoy seeing you visit my world and please stay as long as you like.

[s y e]

If I were to stay it would be forever.... aha.

[Marie]

I didn't understand at first; then I realized the picture prompted the poem...
Such a stark landscape, but beautiful imagry...

[Jack...]

Thanks Marie. Happy you figured it out and enjoyed.

[Tina Louise UK]

Oh I love this piece, the graphic is awesome too...really enjoyed Jack :) x

[Jack...]

Thank you ever so much Tia. I found the photo this morning and let it dictate what I wrote. Always I look forward to the kindness that you show me.

[B-poet]

The imaginitive perspective you've displayed here Jack is amazing. The picture you chose also adding a new dimension to this clever & unique write. Great work. A savoring read. :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend. I actually found the photo and wrote to it. I appreciate your kind words today.

[Eric Pudalov]

Jack...incredible writing, my friend! I was reminded of some of my favorite poets, like Emerson. You have quite a way with words, particularly in stanzas like "Fruited fears consumed in spite/Poisoned as is lonely hearts." Personally, I'm a fan of vivid imagery in poetry, and you really blew me away.

I also must say, you have an excellent sense of meter as well. That's something I'm still learning to master (at least in poems where I feel it's important). This poem kind of reminds me of Sleeping Beauty (and other fairy tales from that era).

Again, you've done an excellent job - perhaps I could learn a thing or two from you!!

[Jack...]

Eric, thank you so much for your kindness. That was a very hig compliment. I appreciate it.

I was a songwriter before becoming a poet...or something like that, so the meter or cadence kind of comes naturally to me. At least when I write rhyming poetry. And just remember, we are always learning here. When I first came to this site all I wrote was rhyming metered poetry, but after reading amazing poets like Frieda and Pryde and Kublakhan27 and Noodlehead and many others I learned that poetry could be anything that we wanted it to be. Keep learning Eric...never stop.

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you Jack, I intend to keep learning. And oddly enough, at one point I thought poetry had to rhyme too! It was liberating to discover free verse, but it's still fun to experiment with rhyme from time to time (no rhyme intended).

[Frieda P]

It's reads as a fairy tale Jack, perfect for the graphic indeed. Fantasy and romance pen'd with darkly etched poignancy.

When in time a prince I shout
Beauty sleeps on misted floor
Where a kiss upon her lips
Breathes in life to her once more

There's that white knight again, you are the consummate romantic Jack, no doubt about it.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Frieda. Yep, the steed was getting restless in the stable, had to suit up and take him out for bit. And besides, it is easy to be a romantic with so many beautiful women around. I almost have no choice. I appreciate you my sweet friend.

[MsJewel]

When in time a prince I shout
Beauty sleeps on misted floor
Where a kiss upon her lips
Breathes in life to her once more
The perfect romantic fairytale Jack. You have created a masterpiece. Saving this one to my library.
:) Julie

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Julie. I found the graphic this morning and this is what came from it. I am thrilled you enjoyed this.

[Sami Khalil]

Shattered hearts are consumed with fear, anxiety and pleads. The shadows come and depart with rapidness. Fortunes can flee with the wind and trace the branches...A wonderful write Jack...:)..........

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Sami. I am happy you enjoyed this.

[Sami Khalil]

I did...You are welcome muchly...:)..............

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I love that first verse cause I always say that the raven is a protector of the innocent, not death like some say. A very cool piece of poetry.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. In the graphic, the raven looked concerned and worried to me...that prompted this.