Misery thy name's idealism

sea, shore

Where lotus fields stretch

across miles and miles

Amidst the cluster of aspens 

endlessly smiles the sage stargazing

and spotted sandpipers muse about riverbanks 

Where daunting death and misery denies

to fall upon men and maidens

Where nothing is foul nothing is fair

To lovers mad with despair

There my dwelling lies, come visit someday

Pour into my ear thy sweet voice

so that we can dance.

Reviews

[Emma]

The perfect imagery contrasts the rather sombre tone. The relaxed flow, and beautifully detailed description does create the idyllic yet natural scene, yet the mention of despair and a lack of feeling alludes to a person numbed by love. Surpassed the state of passion love and reached a much higher feeling of contentedness and delicate intimacy, changing your view of the world not fixated on the being of your affection. Thought provoking, lovely piece. And a awesome intriguing title, that I may not totally grasp. I'm so not a fan of a title being the best line of the poem, it spoils the impact when you get to it.

[Suhd]

Thanks Emma for this wonderful and deeply insightful review. I have to say, you've given this poem a sort of new twist and it's very good. I too don't like the title from the poem, it feels so not right.

[Zoya]

'Where daunting death and misery denies
to fall upon men and maidens'
Love these lines.
A bubbly, bright poem. Wonderful work!

[Najam Us Saher]

I liked the imagery here, lotus fields river etc is definately a beautiful sight to behold.

[Suhd]

Thanks much :)

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome ☺

[Stacy Purvis]

Powerful, elegant, and romantic. What a surprising read. Thank you for sharing.

[Suhd]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it.

[Stacy Purvis]

I absolutely loved it.

[Isabella Ivy]

Entirely beautiful. I enjoy your style :) I.I.

[Suhd]

You're too kind :)

[Isabella Ivy]

Was my pleasure :)

[EcstaticEuphoria]

Beautiful words! I love how you put this together

[Suhd]

Thank you so much !!!