⁓ How you'll know I Love You ⁓ (simple love poem)

English [Shakespearean] Sonnet Doublet

Author's Note

Golden Finches from Wikimedia Commons.

Constructively critical reviews are always welcomed, and appreciated. : )

Reviews

[Ahnjolie McKenna]

Beautifully written, expressing perfectly the continuity of love. Separation by distance or death, it matters not...for love is kept safely within every memory and moment. At our weakest, or even at times of achievement...we need the connection to our love. Unbeknownst to us, as we share our lives with one another...our senses are creating a collection of memories for our hearts...promising that we shall never truly be alone. Our senses are the keepers and dispensers of creativity...to allow for our loves and lives to be eternal, through art, poetry and song. I am impressed, always, by the depth of your words. Thank you for sharing...
Soft smiles for you...
Ahnjolie

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh!
No one interprets and feels my poetry like you do, Dear Ahnjolie … and as much as they honor and gratify my humble efforts, it certainly is not expressed with your level of eloquence and clarity.
Your interpretation of "love" is tangible, almost intuitive in depth of perceptive grasp … it's as though you are imbued by love's essence, or you breath it.
In-any-event, there is no doubt you fully and completely fathom every nuance and facet of these two ethereally romantic sonnets.

As I, too, Ahnjolie, am {obviously} impressed by the depth and grace of your own words … humbly, most gratefully and warmly, I bow with great thanks to Thee! ⁓ Richard

[marilyn 1225]

better than '' how do i love you, let me count the ways'' i love it

[Richard🖌]

How can one adequately respond to such a sweet, personal confession.

Beautifully voiced, Marilyn … hugs! ⁓ Richard

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

‘For fates two hearts forever wed’- no more needs to be said about ‘meant to be love’, never yearning, consumed and burning .. emotions fueling the senses and desires so complete....tender touch of the out of bounds caressing the most intimate places... never been tasted🌹amazing poem nothing else to say🌹

[Richard🖌]

Beautifully, sensually-alluring, Dear Kelly, your words float above the page assuring, like warm, flowing undulations of sheer bliss, a tender kiss.

Thank you for stirring the day with your special brand of lovely caresses … warmest hug! ⁓ Richard ; )

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

The pleasure is mine, every sight and sound will echo the words of this poem, not be escaped 🌹

[Silmara McGarry]

The beautiful colours of the picture, certainly gets the eye attracted to this stunning shower of words, wonderfully laid with such tenderness.
*You will know I love you when you are anywhere* what a bliss to the heart and warmth to the soul.

A big well done from me, Richard!
Stunning indeed!!!! :-)

[Richard🖌]

My most graciously grateful thanks, Dear Sil ✨

I am so very happy to know the choice of picture suits us both, and that you perceive this romantic little piece as stunning and tender.
The line you highlighted is one my very favorite, as it touches my heart and soul in warming bliss, too.

To receive this level of accolades and expressed appreciation from such an accomplished artist as you makes my earnest and humble efforts feel all the more worthwhile … brightest blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Einstein Noodle]

stunning pic! the form suites the words so well... a lofty love not often aspired to in our world today .. lots of favorite lines that inspire and encourage hope ... fine read for me sir!
E.
ps. if i was jaded on love before ...i am not now ;))

[Richard🖌]

Hah!
My dear Gene,
A man of your depth could never be jaded by something a gloriously endless and un-dimensional as love.
In as much that I knew this piece would be about love, the decision of a Sonnet was born, and when the first Sonnet was finished, I realized that saying how "just anyone" would know they're loved would not do, and I had not said all I felt about how one would know they are loved, and I thought, "this seems impersonal", so I decided to place myself as the one telling them how, that it would take on a more emotional and personal feel … and, so it went from first to final word.
Then, I wanted everything to look and feel like what the poem delivered, and that's how I envisioned the poem's look and its presentation.
Then, it's every thought and sensation in that which I would want the proof to be if someone were telling me how I'll know they love me, and I opened the deeply tender, romantic flow of my heart to release the words from the core of my worn olde pen.
I think you and I know a lot about love and its infinitely amazing dimensions, eh, My Very Fine Friend?

Thank you ever-so sincerely for sharing poetry with me, Gene … you help make it such a joy! ⁓ Richard : )

[Richard🖌]

I think I did not mean "un-dimensional" … perhaps, limitless, or some-such. : )

[Einstein Noodle]

i read it multi-dimensional ... ;) what a journey ...very personal poem for you ...having tried my hand at a sonnet I know that even if it is not deeply felt ..it is a process that requires much do and re-do from most..but as Tabby says ..you have a very distinct talent for creating them ... this is a beauty..no doubt

[Richard🖌]

Your collaborative effort with Sleeping Volcano (whom I don't know) in writing a Sonnet and presenting it to me for critique/editing, and so forth, is a bit wide of the one-on-one I'd hoped for when agreeing to teach You this amazing form, but who knows … at least, it's a start and a possibility that may lead to your composing many more of your own over the ensuing years, with your excellently deserving, developed skill and potential.
The "talent" Tabby spoke of in your comment above, Gene, was derived from learning, studying, and practicing until it became (almost) second nature … making it, therefore, deserving of your praise; though, I am ever-so appreciative you think so highly of my humble sonneteering.

Thank you, My Friend! : )

[Einstein Noodle]

oh you should check out the Sleepless ... we have done several things together ... he is as exited as i to work on our sonnet collab ... we have V1 & 2 in rough form ... when it is completely roughed in we intend to commence to "getting it right" and then to you to find out what we needed to learn .. make changes and hopefully after only one or two of those .. be ready to post it ... with credits to you sir .. of course ... and about love ... it "...is a many splendored thing" ... i think we have seen a bit of it .. i would not give up one moment of any of it ... tho ..some i will not repeat if i retain any sense at all ... and (secretly;) i still look for new and more all the time ... in a flower ... the smell of earth ...............................;)

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh,
Your comments ⁓ a poem within themselves.
In due course, I shall endeavor to check out your writing buddy.
Meanwhile, I look forward to seeing what you two came up with. : )
True, and love can be a many "splintered" thing, too … LOL!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .............

[Dave]

Richard - I shrink before your wondrous ability to express yourself so beautifully. The images you portray are so easily imprinted in my mind. That you for the beauty you give to us.

Take care - Dave

[Richard🖌]

it is I who thanks you ever-so warmly and gratefully, Dear Dave.
To have such a skilled writer and friend as you are express so eloquently and generously their praise of my humble poetic skills, is far more than I could have hoped for, but I'll happily take it and keep it as the inspiration and encouragement it has gifted an olde bard's earnest efforts! : D

It is I who am truly blessed and humbled! ⁓ Richard

[Dave]

Richard - I am overwhelmed by your profusion of praise. I sincerely thank you for it and hope and pray that I am truly worthy of it.

Your friend - Dave

[Richard🖌]

I speak only from the true heart, Dave … as by now, I know you know, my fine friend. : )

[DIVYA]

When evening's moon glows quietly, when finches build their nest, you speak of such an abiding love. The breathtaking imagery and depth of emotion take me away. Thank you so much for the sheer beautiful poetry set in such a beautiful backdrop.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you so warmly, Dear Divya, for sharing the tender touch of your golden ink upon one of my humble little love poems.
You sure selected a couple of sweet lines to highlight the essence of this piece, but being the excellent poetess you are, why wouldn't you have! ; )

You are so very-very welcome, Divya, and thank you, too, for blessing me this joyful day … most gratefully yours! ⁓ Richard : )

[Lydia Shutter]

Superbly romantic write! Heartfelt emotion in every stanza. Your words flow with a soft gentle cadence and the message is enchanting. So lovely, Richard. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Aw, Lydi!
Your words of praise, expressed appreciation, and enjoyment for this lovely Sonnet duet so deeply and warmly touch me to the core.

You seem to have the same feeling of it I do … thank you, Dearest! ⁓ Richard : )

[Nema]

Wow. Couldn't help but fall for how simple yet deeply moving this is. The first four lines are something that personally got to me. All in all a captivating sonnet. Glad to read something like this.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you so gratefully, Nema, for your encouraging words of praise and feelings from your poetical heart.

It is obvious we connected quit nicely through this one; thank you, again … brightest blessings! ⁓ Richard : )