In Eternity ⁓ (heart-whispers)

Unmetered Quatrains in abcb, defe, etc; rhyme scheme.

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In Eternity ~

When above tall stately pecans,
yon pale moon rises in ebon skies,
cattails dance soft to gentle breezes,
as rushes wave their last goodbyes …

there comes a yearning in my heart
that nothing can quite quell …
I wish you’d changed your mind,
beside me, stayed a longer spell.

The whippoorwill, she beckons,
a song forlornly blue …
from every naked branch, your voice
whispers to me, it’s true.

Swooned turnings of my heart,
each beat a lonely tune.
I know I’ll never smile again;
for, you left me too soon.

With lowered head I wander
down paths we strolled before …
with every stone your feet upturned,
remembering all the more.

'Midst fragrant rows of evergreen
we swore our lovers’ vows,
carved our names into the bark
… made love beneath their boughs.

I hope you’re happier than me,
that your new love treats you sweet;
and, every chance he has he takes
to make your dreams complete.

’Pon Autumn leaves I see your smile,
golden waves of grain your hair …
in each sunlit cloud on high,
your image lingers there.

In lovely faces on every street,
I look to see if it is You.
With each new breath that I take in,
you’re in it breathing, too.

No doubting now, nor can there be;
for, nevermore I’ll be alone.
All through my veins your essence flows,
deep in my core, through every bone.

Each gifted kiss, in wondrous bliss,
was Paradise in harmony …
love’s embers ignite our soaring flames,
to forever burn ~ in eternity.

Richard W. Jenkins
©2017

Author's Note

Something from last Autumn the impending Winter chill must have inspired … it may be a bit too long for some.

Helpful, well-intended critique and comments are always welcome …
thank you most warmly and sincerely, for sharing your time with me! : )

Reviews

[K writes]

there comes a yearning in my heart
that nothing can quite quell …
I wish you’d changed your mind,
stayed with me a longer spell.

What does quell mean?
I love this write, This is really beautiful
I love the above lines.

[Richard🖌]

A lovely Saturday morning to thee, Dear Lady-Poet🌤️

Um, you pick the most delightful verses to highlight, some of my favorites, too … we seem to harmonize nicely.
That you "love" anything about my poetry caresses a bard's hopeful heart.

Thank you ever-so warmly, Kay ⁓ Richard 🍃

[quell: calm, soothe, satisfy, sate]

[K writes]

I just started a group and wonder if you would take a look at it please. Thank you

[Richard🖌]

I just joined you, Kay … thanks for your lovely invite. 😌

[Patricia Wedel]

Sweet Autumn murmurs... of a love that faded with the wind...
a Song of Summer serenades where love was warm and seemed to always be forever on our mind when soft rain fell like tears. Amen... Pat

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Patricia Dear 🍁

Your beauteous prayer review is as sweet as a lovely poem, itself, can be.

You touch the heart and soul … with warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Patricia Wedel]

A Sonnet Song for you... gently, Pat

[Dave]

My goodness! She must have really been something! Far beyond the ordinary to be remembered and loved for all eternity. Richard, the images you paint of her leaves little doubt that for you, she was the ONE.

Take care - Dave

[Richard🖌]

Oh-YES, My Friend! 😏

The ladies in my imagination always are something eternally special … even the "ONE."


Thank you, Dear Dave, for a most lovely visit! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[.]

True feelings never dies and the Passion of flame keeps burning like an ember even more with a separation...as usual you portrayed this with the true poetic verses....It's a delight to read your poems

[Richard🖌]

So gentle your heart, Dear Poetess 🌱

And, so warmly your words of deepest understanding touch a bard's hopeful core.
How wonderfully exciting it is when your passionate pen strokes such knowing sentiments upon my grateful pages.

Thank your beautiful self with blessings galore! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[.]

So kind and gentle you are and I hope your flame of passion for writing will enrich us forever....

[Richard🖌]

Dear Sima,
for You,
I do, too. : )

[Cherrie Palmer]

It's funny and true that our emotions flavor our words and how we see the world around us. This is a beautiful collaboration with nature. A true muse.

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Sweet Cherrie 🌿

If anyone were to understand and embrace the true sentiments and essence of this somewhat pensive piece, I knew it would surely be You.

I am so glad you read and reviewed it for me … warmest hugs, M'Lady! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[lightsong]

I love Autumn though we can't deny that Autumn does ignite these longing, romantic and sad feelings even if it's not an experience we had, something in the Air of Autumn flows through us and letting us "feel" it, that's why this is a masterpiece of Autumn, and of course now one better than You writing Romance in all seasons :)

[Richard🖌]

"Air of Autumn"
Such a glorious title for a poem … perhaps, I'll compose one this Fall in your honor.

Thank you, Dear Ghounwah,
The gentle flow from out of your heart's light ever caresses and ignites a hopeful bard's most fervent dream to write for and please at least one other, and you always let me know I have … this is why my pen stays filled and ready.

Bless You warmly, for blessing Me! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[lightsong]

why not? You haven't posted anything in a long time, and for sure I will read and review :)

[no tell writer]

from every naked branch, your voice
whispers to me, it’s true.

I love this part because of the imagery of the naked branch, the way that leaves shed and fall kinda like a lost love. We lose ourselves in a year to rebloom again the following year. The lingering of a love that is lost is still a beautiful sight, because there is still hope....This is a very beautiful write.

[Richard🖌]

And, Dear Katzie💫

Your words, in deep understanding sentiment and praise, are equal in tender beauty and meaning as my own.
I can feel your knowing poetess' heart dancing up from the page into my gentle core.

Thank you so very much, Katzie …
may warmest love ever embrace you! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Unspoken poet]

Holding onto love can hurt as well as loving. I guess love is what and how you feel. You can't make someone love you but you can someone all that want...Nicely written. enjoyed this write

[Richard🖌]

Beautifully spoken, Dear Lady-Poet🍂

Your words of insightful wisdom reach deep, ring true, and embrace me with both joy and sadness to feel a wondrous love that's never lost, but will nevermore be shared.
Here's hoping your leg is healed quickly and you're soon back with us … take care.

Bless your lovely heart! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we hold the love tightly even as it slips from our grasp...
such a melancholy feel here, and the beat of it enhances that very feeling...
j.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Jacob🍷

It's true, what you say, my friend … and, I have the distinct feeling that some things are so deeply engrained, one never forgets or gets over them.

Bless your days with sweet wonder! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[barleygirl]

As always from you, poetic perfection embossing Autumn feelings & imagery. I hope you know I was kidding in my last review of your gritty poem . . . I had hoped we were at the point where I could kid you like that (((HUGS)))

[Richard🖌]

G'mornin', Dear Margie 🌾

Thank you so very much for selecting this rather lengthy, poignantly romantic piece to read, praise, and review for me.
As to your review of the naughty candy cane poem, it was hilarious and wildly imaginative; we've always been at the point where you can needle me … I loved it, you naughty girl! 🙃

Here's to You! 🥂 ⁓ Richard 🍃

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