This is not a paper heart

A poem for Valentines Day

 

This is not a paper heart

By Jack Ivey

 

 

Within the glow of candled flame

Sparkling mists of heaven’s sun

Comes now washing down on me

This love which pours my only one

 

To lift my heart to seeing heights

Afloat upon cool whispered air

I breathe the sighs of lost below

Who find that this is mine to share

 

On corners of a filtered sky

With clouds that disappear on sight

Beneath the greenest valley’s flow

Painted soft within its light

 

I gaze towards horizon’s crown

Patches of a rainbow’s place

Colors fill the distant dance

Of smiles seen upon my face

 

Shimmering the ripples bare

A picture filled with happiness

Along the wooded crest we see

Alone to bring the mind's confess

 

For this is love I know it's true

To touch the feathers oh so fine

And whistle when the night is new

Forever as I do entwine

 

This heart which beats a mile long

Down winding walks of lavender

So deep the shadows fill the field

Of dreams that nightly do occur

 

Where here I stand in open stream

Of thoughts so pure of endless whim

That of this life I long to breathe

Now that you’ve smiled on me again

 

As this, a day of lovers song

My Valentine I hope you’ll be

For this is not a paper heart

But all the love that you can see

 

Now twilight sets its mood filled tone

The sun does set upon the brow

Please love me always, be it known

My precious girl, I need you now

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day 

Author's Note

Happy Valentines Day

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

There you go again ;-) Beautiful, Jack...My whole entire heart is full, you rotten b*****d xD

[Jack...]

Thank you for your...um...uh..kind words. :)

[KAOlmsted]

*laugh* You're welcome.

[Margarette]

This is a beautiful symbolic poem made out of the true prowess displayed by such a vigorous and loving heart. I am glad I read this poem today since it made me whole. The raw feeling it exudes is beyond that of lovers'. A magnificent piece that I can go back to whenever I want to.

[Jack...]

Wow, I am humbled hearing this from someone who writes as fantastic as you do Margarette. Thank you so much.

[Margarette]

I really mean what I've said. Everyone agrees that this poem is that missing piece to a puzzle to make your day whole. The richness of the endeavor you have shared just by writing this poem is too absolute. Love to read more of your works!
...and You're welcome, by the way.

[Jack...]

Your sweet words have now made my day whole.

[Sheila Kline]

Perfect!!! Congratulations on your win in Helena's Blue Rose Cafe Valentine's Day contest.....certainly a well deserved win!!! The poem is beautiful and the Valentine is just adorable!!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much. I am happy you enjoyed it.

[icelandicblue]

This sings softly off the page. It's a lovely poem.

[Jack...]

I appreciate your kind words

[Emerald Seas]

Such beautifully written sentiments, and the imagery your words create in my mind are breathtaking. What a wonderful vision of love you create. Fabulous writing

[Jack...]

Your kind words thrill me this morning. Thank you so much.

["Fanatical Dreamer"]

Nicely written,thanks for sharing

[Jack...]

Thanks for reading

[Angel of Heart's]

You just sighed my soul and touched my heart with these precious words......I am grateful....and more...So achingly beautiful....it lays softly in this heart like dust in the wind..
You never fail to take my breath away in the beauty you breathe upon these pages...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot

[Whiskurz]

Jack my friend.....I couldn't have said it better my self.....Good write......Whisk

[Jack...]

Thank you so much sir, I appreciate it.

[David Scott]

I love the images of twilight and the colors of mature love seen here. a wonderful Valentine poem.
You know the heart of love Jack. Thank you for sharing your vision of love with us so often.

[Jack...]

And thank you David for reading and commenting so often.

[J. J. Nightingale]

Sweet notes of Love .. Nice

Well Done .. Jazz

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for reading. Happy Valentines Day

[J. J. Nightingale]

Thank You .. A Happy Valentine's Day to You ! .. x