Billet-doux (Love Letter)

Billet-doux (Love Letter)

A Poem by John Anderson

Our passions dwell on high, upon silver clouds.
And how I kneel for a benediction, that love

Would peak in the forest. Touché, my love.
Resistance has proven an ethical claim. But

Nevertheless, I host the soirees, longing to lay
Eyes upon your person. But I’m a fantasy, praying

Upon the extraordinary, and destined to become
A cliché. This is the fate of dreams. Visions

Become illusions. And the mystique lingers in the
Shadows, indiscernible and aloof. And still,

My every orison is for love. I am therefore a fool,
Manipulated by emotions, despite reality’s
 
Force. But in earnest, you have become my
Afflatus, driving me unto the cliff of poetry.

© 2014 John Anderson


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it s looks like love letter from renaissance . great piece i love it

Posted 9 Years Ago


This is an amazing piece penned in such delicate and poignant way. Can or could our Muse drive the persona to the cliff of Poetry ?

Posted 9 Years Ago


Well, John, I've seen this sort of love play in cattle. They too are driven to the cliff. Some are able to stop in time and others are forced to take the plunge. It is their fate. Perhaps yours too. It was much more than nice but a bit less than natural. I'll leave you with that.

100 fated dreams

Posted 9 Years Ago


indeed you are heading to cliff of poetry :) again a masterpiece :) your work makes me learn something each time :) thanks for posting it :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


Beautiful poem.

Lovely word: Afflatus

I had to google it as English is not my first language.
It's not a word I've heard before, I know it's meaning now, it makes sense.



Posted 9 Years Ago


One of the most elegantly crafted love letter you have written here my friend, truly admire your skill...reminded me writers from 18 centuries...

Posted 9 Years Ago


"Force. But in earnest, you have become my
Afflatus, driving me unto the cliff of poetry."
Powerful and beautiful words for love. The love letter was perfect. I miss the day of letters. You could hold them and carry them forever. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago



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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada



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