To Be Your Man (sweet pursuit)

Free Verse

To Be Your Man
…aspire…

When I was but a callow lad,
filled with lofty dreams … naïve ideals;
the world turned a different speed, somehow.

Then, the stars and trees caught my attention,
the way your loving eyes haunt my soul,
the splendor that is your skirt …
emphasizing the graceful zenith of your hips.

Even little clovers speak your name
when they turn their faces and smile each morn,
  as leaves whisper softly your I love you's,

and
the wind speaks sultry secrets in my ear.

Sun, rain, tiny birds, the horny-toads
smile whenever you dance into my wonder;
the window to my soul gapes wide,
to accompany sweet pleasures that you bring.

Now, the man in me only hears
what my little boy could never understand.

Hah! Still, even this man of worldly-insight
cannot fathom what only the vivid consciousness
of all the universe sees floating …
in your spirit's milk.

It is then I knew, I want to be inside you
forever,
I want to to die in your arms …
and,
until that moment astride my manhood,
knowing ...
life has spent all it can allow on me.

There is but one goal,
one final destination
all that I am;
and,
it is in this ethereally spatial wonder
that I finally must bow down
to:

All that life's splendor has taught me,
all I shall finally glimpse
for after an eternity …
it is enough to finally embrace
the understanding,
"That all I ever wanted
or ever could,
is …
to be your man."


Richard W. Jenkins
©2006

Author's Note

Painting: Acrylic on board … Artist, Anonymous (fr/Wikimedia Commons)

If you believe you have constructive criticism or comments you feel will help me better this piece and/or my poetic or presentation skills, please offer them! : )

Reviews

[Susan 🦋]

Nothing but a simply stunning Free Verse, lines flow so softy from one to the next..
"zenith" I have to look up...but the rest of your thoughts and wording are outstanding..but of course, that is what I get when I read your work. You could not have found a better image for this one..perfect.

[Richard🖌]

Ah, thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Susan🌸
I hoped you would find and enjoy this particular Free Verse piece, because I think it embodies much of the kind of warmth and beautiful creativity your own pen creates and blesses us with, time and again … not with your special touches of softness and sweet feminine allure, of course, but in like spirit and tender emotion I know we both feel and embrace so naturally and warmly.

Bless you your always kind praise and expressed appreciation for for an olde bard's humble and hopeful efforts … it's for your reviews I so love to write and share.
Hugs! ⁓ Richard🍃

[Crowley]

This may be freestyle, but its still cascades like like a waterfall, misting and frothing, forming glorious pools around that swimming hole where rapture waits. You voice is always even and tempts one to continue reading and the first stanza is like the beginning of an essay, a thesis statement, and the supporting lines magnanimously support. I have been in these shoes a couple times, and it is just as you say. I wouldn't change a thing.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Crowley! : )

Your metaphorically vibrant and inspiring thoughts expressed in homage to this rather romantically blessed little piece are a masterful poem in themselves.
Your expressed appreciation and understanding in how you relate, assure me we've touched in a truly deep and meaning way poets sharing and enjoying each others efforts should.
I am both honored and blessed by your choosing this work (one of my faves, BTW) to read and review.

Thank you ever-so kindly, My Friend, and "A Very Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[kitty]

Your words have that captivating influence on the heart, mind body and soul of every 'Romantic' and those appreciatave of our creative art.... for 'art' it is to so brilliantly put feelings into words that show so much skill and emotion on 'canvas'. Thank you for such an non critical spectaculaar read.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Kitty Dear!
How beautifully the timbre in your voice speaks to the heart and soul, those gentle things that makes one whole … I cannot thank you enough.

Bless you, Dear Poetess, with endlessly warm hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[kitty]

The family of man embrace the words you put on page to enlighten the minds and hearts of your readership. Thanking you kindly Sire!

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow amazing, classic and marvellous poetry, romantic and what most women want to hear but not all men are poets ah. This is saucy and crafted charmingly indeed. Kudos.
So nice to read from your inking again,

Plz do review/comment on my newest poem too titled llamas...., commenting it's the way to say hi to each other.

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Zaynab!
It is so very lovely to find you've been here reading and enjoying one of my rather sweeter romantic pieces.
The warmth, understanding, and appreciation expressed in your voice assure me we've connected very nicely, indeed, and what could be more pleasing and reassuring to a bard's hopes to please his readers than this … I don't know, because can think of nothing else. : )

I will be by to share your "Llamas" poem … thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Zaynab ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Neville]

Free verse as indeed it should be... silk smooth from one end to t'other.. and there are, in my very humble opinion, several magnificent lines indeed.. Neville

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Neville,
Your presence, and the quality of your words, let me know we've connected on a truly meaningful level, and what more could a hopeful bard wish for from their keen-minded reader than this?

Most grateful blessings to You, my friend! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Neville]

pleasure sir and of course, mine .. N

[heavenscentgirl1]

Awww, this is a beautiful heartfelt piece that touched every nook and cranny of my heart with warmth and a wish that you never run out of words to share with us through your amazing poetry Richard . This is one of your best and Showcases your talent as a Master Poet. I loved it! Mj😇

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Mary Jo! : )
Your continuing support, enjoyment, and always understanding nature of my pieces are truly inspiring to my rusty olde pen.
My well of words will never run dry, as long as there are those like You who appreciate my humble efforts.

You encourage me in truly beautiful ways … hugs 'n happy blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

Happy Blessings & warm Hugs being sent your way Richard & I do appreciate the kind acknowledgment . 🙏🤗 ~

[heavenscentgirl1]

I just had to stop by for another read of this gem my dear man ~ I’m still loving it. Stay warm on this very cold night Richard. Mj 😇