~ all the time (sweet romance)

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet

                       

    'Twas then, from in a glowing starlit mist,

    your voice spoke out in ways I'd never heard;

    in listening, I knew my heart was kissed

    soft by the essence from each golden word.

    Spellbound in place, like roots secure a tree,

    wild winds of destiny released and churned,

    my world gave way like partings of the sea,

    and on yon distant shore a pure flame burned.

    Halfway, met dancing ... two souls, high above;

    below, hugged starfish, soft anemones;

    o'erflowed my cup with sparkling wines of love,

    that filled the space between with symphonies.

        As rhythms of Bolero flowed sublime ...

        we found what we 'd been born for ~ all the time.

          Richard W. Jenkins

                      ©2015

Author's Note

Honest, critical reviews are always welcome. : )

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
"All the time (Sweet romance)
Yes, this is a sweet, soft winsome poem. I found the words: "I knew my heart was kissed soft by the essence of each golden word." Essence is a living soul character trait and in reading that line the whole poem seems to then spin upon it and take on such life.
Then comes to fruition: "Two souls high above: below, hugged starfish, soft anemones.
As rhythms of bolero flowed sublime...we found what we'd been born for -all the time."
It does me worlds of good to just allow myself engulfed in the feeling of this one! Love it for sure.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Lady Kathy! : )
Finally, beginning to catch-up on review comments; next to address some long awaited reviews from my tardy self … oh-MY!
How delightfully warming of you to gift this little poem such encouraging praise, to show the kind of appreciation and instinctive feelings, and how ironic you selected that particular "essence" line to highlight, and in the way you did is precisely the crux of how it felt when composing this rousing little piece … go figure! ; )

That you love anything me is gratification the likes of which touch my core … thank you, Dear Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard ✨

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
I sense the romance here of course but what I really like was the connection and familiar ease with which the narrater picks up on the connection felt from the one communicating. The heart is touched and the mind is freed!
Loved it. Yes you are right; "essence" was you vehicle here, at least for me. I hope you never stop enjoying your writing work and sharing your own unique voice.
bless you.
Kathy

[Ardra]

Spellbound in place, like roots secure a tree,
wild winds of destiny released and churned,
my world gave way like partings of the sea,

Love the feel of this poem, very soothing and a dreamy feel to it..nice way to start my day reading your dreamy poem :)

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Lady Ria!
Such rousing lines you've selected to stir the senses and pay homage to the spirit of this piece so delightfully.

Thank you ever-so warmly for loving it, M'Dear, and for allowing it into your day with you in such a dreamy way … big hugs! ⁓ Richard ; )

[Ardra]

one month yes.... :) finally you reached my review ;)

[Richard🖌]

As you know, I've been trying to catch-up from too much time spent elsewhere and taking care of issues offline … but it is sooo wonderful to receive your warming review! ; )

[Ardra]

:) finally it reached you thats what matters

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Indeed!

[emmajoy]

'.. my world gave way like partings of the sea, - and on yon distant shore a pure flame burned... '

For some, words are tools to re.arrange one's destiny .. in this your tools of trade create a sweet heart's destiny. Tis beautiful writing, phrases laid so elegantly, style and content truly beautiful. True to its form, what's more.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Emma!
That you have selected my first poem on here is a nice treat for me, because from your favorable review, it inspires me to look forward to more from you on my further efforts.
Your choice of lines truly please me, as those are particularly lovely to me, too.
"What's more", indeed, Emma … I cannot imagine how much more happy I could be than to have a visit from you.
Thank you again, ever-so warmly and gratefully! ⁓ Richard

[Sammi]

Hello Rascal,
You are such a great writer I wanted to go back to your first poem and start here to review, and am I ever glad I did, because there is no one else I have found who writes sonnets but you and me and I am very surprised, but so happy too.
You have written this sonnet in perfect form, but it is not the form alone that makes it so amazing and thrilling to read, you are one of the most romantic and talented pens men I have ever read and your words just took me away to another place all together.
Your first verse and the heroic couplet embraced me, sigh!
The perfect picture too, everything is so beautiful and dreamy.

You are a very handsome poet too,
Sammi xx

[Richard🖌]

Goodness, Sammi!

You do know how to slather a hopeful bard with sweetness, praise, and appreciation he will surely lap-up and use to inspire his next romantic Sonnet.

Yes, I read your first post on here, and it was a fantastic Sonnet, too, and I look forward to reading more of your splendid pieces for a long time to come.

You have my head spinning, and I love it … ummm!
Thank you, Dear Poetess, for heating my — er, hot mug of morning tea … hugs to you! ~ Rascal ; )

[Sammi]

Hm,
You are a flirt Rascal, and I love it! xx

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I spent quite a bit of my earlier years writing sonnets; and for some reason, it's always like coming home. Your words are as melodious as a summer breeze that kisses the heart with tender remembrance.

I love the hues written within this poem ... glowing, golden, burned, sparkling ... beautiful!

[Richard🖌]

Dearest Linda,
You gift such wonderfully composed and lovely reviews — poem-like, romantic bliss in themselves, and sooo very-very appreciative, gracious, and praise-filled … that you love anything about me or my poetic efforts is gratification of the highest, indeed!

Reviews from a truly skilled poetess, like no other's … warmest hug of thanks, Linda! ~ Richard

[mattavelli]

This is a beautiful sonnet. Your quatrains flow with vivid imagery; with dancing feet, arising for the task; and show us twirling love above the sea; such lovely metaphors in which to bask. Thanks for sharing.

[Richard🖌]

You are so very welcome, Matt.
It is my pleasure to share poetry with you, and I am grateful for,your appreciation, enjoyment, and praise of my wee little Sonnet.
Many thanks and brightest blessings, my friend! ~ Richard

[Tales Of A Dreamer]

Truly touched, your wordplay was engaging, the depth of this was so vivid, so surreal.

[Richard🖌]

The pleasure of sharing my poetry with you, dear poetess, blesses me with happy smiles.
Thank you sincerely for your lovely words of expression and praise … hugs to you! ~ Richard