A Paradise of Earthly Delight by the Traveling Troubadour

For Ma Donna* was the pen bit and this poem writ in the free troubadour style I prithee my lady enjoys it for it comes from the heart.

I feel that this day bringth

a renewal of the love, nay

rather a strengthening of

love that I have built over the years

for ma donna, my belov-ed.

 

Often in the past I have sung

of my desire, of my love for ma donna.

What is the cause of these stronger,

more passionate feelings?

It is her grace that brightens my day.

 

It is because of her that my heart trembles with joy

I count her as friend, as confident from no secrets

 are kept; for to be less that truly truthful with her

 would be to admit that I do not fully trust her

as one shouldst trust a soul-mate Ma donna when

I gaze into thine eyes I see hope for joys yet to be realized----

 

secret longings yet to be satisfied...

Yet there may be future trials to be overcome

 before we two are allowed to experience

 the true and everlasting bliss that Le Bon Dieu

 has in store for us.

 

 Thus far He has decreed that no kiss or caress

 be allowed us. Yet He does not forbid thoughts

of such rewards being entertained. It is proper I suppose

that restraint be employed before we indulge

in such sweet behavior. And not act the buffoon who allows

carnal appitite to overcome the true love engendered by fin amour.**

 

Thus destroying the paradise of Earthly Delight that

 Le Bon Dieu in His wisdom and goodness hast prepaired

 for two shuch as we that dare to love the other

 beyond the power of Love.

 

*Ma Donna= My Lady

** literally fine love or love of the belov-ed for herself only

 and not as an object of concupiscence was/is the what the Troubadours were

 attempting to bring about or what they aspired to.

 

 

Reviews

[Valentine]

Robert, you are a whizard at this type of writing..I pray that the Madonna sees and appreciates the feelings yon lover feels in his heart of hearts..lol and God bless..Kathhie