Forevermore

Rhyming Quatrains with a Rhyming Couplet envoi poem regarding thoughts of death... Grateful to Richard for finding the perfect artwork for my poem and helping me along my journey writing poetry.

   

     Forevermore....

Lie me down on a bed of lavender;

naked, I will be in the blazing sun.

Upon death, to this earth I surrender …

for, my journey here with you is now done.

Remember my laughter in ocean's waves …

floating along with no care in the world.

As we hid inside of deep dark sea caves,

our eyes met softly, as blue waters swirled.

Kissing your salty neck, I held on tight

with loving thoughts....I drift to you again,

watching day's sun disappear into night,

knowing our true love's depth would never wane.

Beyond life, to your open arms I soar;

our souls entwine now ~ and forevermore....

Author's Note

If you happen to read my poem I would so appreciate a review.
I always review.. Each line has 10 syllables.
Thank you,
Lisa

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

One of your finest works, Lisa🍷

Whoever said sadness and death have no beauty, never read this.
It was great working together with you in formulating this creatively gorgeous piece.

Many memorable blessings shared … thank you always, Ma'am! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Hi Richard,
Great to get a review from you. This is one of my most favorite poems I have written.
Of course I have been thinking of you….and even more in the past couple of days.
My plan was to message you… and, and I will…
~ Lisa

[Delmar Cooper]

I too find lavender calming, the scent not the touch. The thought of being naked on a bed of scratchy lavender, well not me thank you. Blessedly, that was my only quibble. I found the poem poignant and moving. I will probably never look forward to death as I will probably never lie naked in lavender, but reunion? There we have the calming fragrance of forevermore as you have so well expressed.

[Lisasview]

I use quite a bit of metaphors in my writings..
I am not literally lying on a bed of lavender...
Anyway, I do appreciate that you read my poem and left a review.
Lisa, now in Spain

[Delmar Cooper]

Granted, most of my itch is only metamorphically scratched.

[Lisasview]

Okay.......

[Chris Shaw]

A most moving poem Lisa. Love does not die with the death of one of the partners. My sis lost her husband last year, she tells me that the bond is stronger. What she might have taken for granted has now become even more precious. So many beautiful memories to fall back on. Really nicely composed and your posted artwork in shades of purple, very much to my liking. Lavender is so calming.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Thank you so much Chris.. This is another of those that just came to me.. Right now I am struggling bit with writing.. Probably just too busy with my life..
Lisa, waiting for the plummer and contractor...such is life

[Chris Shaw]

Life does have a habit of getting in the way at times. Hope you get all your "stuff" done soon. I know how you feel. I too am finding it difficult to find time for the things I like :)

[Lisasview]

I know that is so silly of us...we just be doing what we love..but I have so much I like to do..and as you say "stuff' gets in the way..

[sonnie ibadah]

"watching day's sun disappear into night,
knowing our love's depth would never wane.."
This is so touching. Undying love is such a beautiful thing.

[Lisasview]

Yes, and as our lives float by we only can hope that we find love and carry it with us.
Thank you for your lovely review Sonnie...
Lisa, now in Spain

[Red Brick Keshner]

What stuck with me here, at this reading, is the tenacity of reaching out and extending toward an expected receiver at the end, to reunite and to be received into each other's presence, on another plane of existence: the meeting of eyes, the kissing, the drifting toward, and going into open arms then entwining. There are true connections in our earthly lives. How fortunate for us should we find it and nurture it into forevermore. Thanks for sharing. /Frederick.

[Lisasview]

Thank you for understanding the meaning of my poem Frederick.
Lisa

[John the Baptist]

Loved the imagery in this one. Also loved the implied message, that not even death can erase love.

[Lisasview]

That is so right not even death can separate two that no matter what are truly connected..forever!read moreThat is so right not even death can separate two that no matter what are truly connected..forever!
Lisa, now in Spain

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like the first two lines...yes, we go out as we came in...or perhaps we hope to.
This could be a love poem written by my parents who were married 70 years and are together again now, wherever they are. Quite like it.
j.

[Lisasview]

Wow, 70 years.. almost as long as I have been alive!! They must have been quite young? or possibly lived a long life. Love can extend your life..for sure.
Thank you for reading, reviewing and relating..
Lisa

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A wonderful homage to love in such a picturesque portrait of a poem. Thank you Lisa for sharing your art in words with us.

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome Carlos,
Thank you for your words..
Lisa, now in Spain

[keith]

well, you asked for it so ya got it toyota
i am not one to read 'sappy love' poems (no offence meant), but this one, this one drew me in
the image you paint is indeed that of a thousand words
so many noteworthy lines ,,, including
'Upon death, to this earth I surrender …
for, my journey here with you is now done.'
i'm touched, thank you

[Lisasview]

Hi Keith,
I too am not much for sappy love poems.. this one about death just came to me and I had to write it out... Thank you for your review as the very first person to read my poem.. I only just posted it..You might like some of my others... Innocence is my most strange poem...
Late here but I will read yours tomorrow..
Lisa, now in Spain