⁓ Poetess' Avowal ⁓ (soul-wedded bliss)

Free Verse … dedicated to the wedded souls of a wondrously blessed Poetess and Her Poet, in my rendition of the psalm her heart must surely be singing.

~ Poetess’ Avowal ~

How was it …

that before you came into my life,

I knew so very little about

the true ways of love;

and

now my happy, spellbound heart

soars beneath your

slightest touch.

You bring me …

the inexpressible beauty

of knowing the purest of all love.

You are …

Spring flowers,

dancing firelight,

and

the flutter of love’s silken wings,

the sensual flowing fire

coursing beneath

my skin.

Oh, Love …

when first we touched

and

our souls kissed,

I knew I had found my forever

in the golden sunbeams
spark'ling

in your beautiful eyes.

’Twas then …

in wedded bliss,

two souls softly flowed

as one into the eternal bond

of an everlasting kiss.

Now …

I find myself totally lost

in the wonderfully overwhelming joy

that finds Me

loving You completely.

Richard W. Jenkins

© 24 Nov 2018

Author's Note

Painting: Amoré by Andrew Gonzalez … acrylics on clayboard.

Well-meant, honest critique is always welcomed! : )

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I love your pic choice to go with the poem. I have been a fan of A. Andrew Gonzalez' figurative art for years. I actually purchased a portfolio of his artwork years ago, with Amore included. That being said, the poem offsets it beautifully. It's as gentle as a spring breeze which lifts a butterfly on its majestic wings. Well penned!

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Linda Marie 🍂
I thought I might be seeing you soon.
Again, we harmonize, this time within the embrace of the uniquely enchanting, original artistry of Gonzalez.
It so pleases me you find Amoré befitting this poem … I always trust your taste.
Thank you ever-so warmly for your praise, expressed appreciation, and enjoyment.

🍃 You've been wonderfully missed! ⁓ Richard

[BlackPrince]

This is a wonderful picturesque poem, indeed depicted as a true declaration of love. Though it is supposed to be free verse, I like the way you skilfully structured the stanzas, with the core message made digestible for readers.

WELL DONE!

[Richard🖌]

My Fine Poet Friend,
Thank you ever-so gratefully, and humbly for your expressed appreciation, praise, and understanding of this rather softly romantic piece.
I agree the poetic structure is beyond the typical aligned-left fro Free Verse, but it is the writing method that determines this form, rather than the presentation, which are varied, according to the artist's preference.

I am so inspired you've found favor in your first review on my poetic efforts … blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Beccy]

Lucky the man, or woman, who achieves such bliss. They say that somewhere in this big, wide world, there is soul mate for everyone. then again, 'tis also said there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Nevertheless, these are beautifully wrought lines.

Beccy.

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Beccy Dear,
It does rather seem a fairytale of sorts, so much fewer these days are the successful stories of lovers in-love living out a successful life together … so, whom could be blamed for sarcasm when confronted by a happy couple with stars in their eyes?

Thank your lovely self for the much appreciated, inspiring praise … hugs to you, our fine Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

That is one of my favorite saved photos which I hope to someday find the words to match its Essence as you have so elegantly done Richard. Thanks for sharing YOU with us again. Bless you and stay well. 💖

[Richard🖌]

Thank you so very much, Dear Mary Jo,
I pleases me no end you like my choice of picture for this dedication to my friend and her newfound love.

You are truly welcome, Mary Jo … I thank and bless You, as-well! ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

I not only love the picture, the words leave me breathless ~ a very beautiful piece you have shared ~ and I ain Thank You for being YOU my dear. Have a good day Richard. 🤗

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful celebration of all that is love from your pen Richard. So much warmth and adoration in your lines. Your third stanza brings delightful imagery of what your love means to you. Spring flowers, danding firelight and the flutter of silken things. Sensual and lovely. Free verse at its utmost best. All good wishes, first of yours I have read for a while.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Chris! : )
How lovely, gracious, and warming your words truly are, and how inspiring to know you have found such favor in this romantic dedication to my poetess friend and her newfound love.
Your expressed praise and enjoyment truly warm an olde bard's heart.

Thank you ever-so gratefully … hugs! ⁓ Richard : )

[Einstein Noodle]

i always like it when you do free verse Richard ...it makes you more human ;) and then i read you offering and find it is just as disciplined and well configured as the stodgiest of classic forms :))))))) i really like this:
"the flutter of love’s silken wings," ... i heard and felt them ... my little heart did a ca-flip .. so beautiful .. i think the enjambments and the "and" connecting V1 and V2 are simply brilliant sir ... you lead me to pause .. savor and then go back again ...very much enjoyed the "love" and subtle fire burning within .. another charmer for you sir!
E.
ps. not to mention the art ... its got a hypnotic effect to it ..very cool!

[Richard🖌]

G'day, Gene! : )
What a pleasure to see your name in review to this romantic little Free Verse piece, a dedication to my poetess friend and her newfound love.
It's always great to know my very fine friend thinks of me as "human" … thank you sincerely, too, for liking this poetic homage to genuine love and happiness.
How great I think it is You and I appreciate the "art" of Andrew Gonzalez, setting the ambiance for this softly spiritual, deeply romantic, piece.

Bless you, My Fine Friend, your day, and you kind heart.
And, thank you most gratefully, Gene! ⁓ Richard : )

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya for sure! :)

[DIVYA]

Dear Richard,

Such an amazing tale of love written with your incomparable touch and finesse. It speaks to me, this poem, of when the stars in heaven do align, a simple spark turns to a flare of all encompassing warmth and brilliance, becoming an eternally glowing hearth for two yearning souls. Your wizardry with words as always leaves me breathless. The artwork you chose for this stunning recital is exquisite and almost surreal and one could go on gazing.

Thank you so much for sharing such beauty...
Many Regards,
DIVYA

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Divya 🌸
Aw, your praise makes me blush, and what a wonderful joy it is to know you find such favor and appreciation in this romantic little piece, in dedication to my poetess friend and her newfound love.
Your approval of my art choice is truly gratifying, too … I am so very happy you approve of it.

You are sincerely welcome, Dear Lady-Poet … I thank you, as-well, for your beautiful review, a gracious poetic embrace in itself! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Cherrie Palmer]

...spellbound heart
dances beneath your
slightest touch... new love embraces every breath and finds intoxication in each other.
This declaration is romance served with champagne.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Cherrie 🌻
Your words are a most soothing metaphorical homage to love and romantic wonderment in their own right … so very lovely and touching to a bard's hopeful senses.

Thank you ever-so warmly and gratefully for re-warming my mug of lapsang … happiest smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[B. Lee Leger (Thug-Ange..]

first off congrats on your new book!

And from the front stand point on this poem, and from reviewing others for the last week
your art is the reflection of the inner romantic that no man should conceal through art or
through poetry. As being intertwined through divinity weaved through romance we will conceive
all thoughts of all feminist into our divine reasons to interpret spiritual purpose in all forms to our inner goddess that speaks volumes through the seeds one has planted. vary good writing further needs adept reading you are a master in your art.

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Billy-Joe! : )
What a distinct pleasure it is to see your name under this romantic little dedication to my poetess friend and her newfound love.
Your words virtually sing to an olde bard's successful hope, that at least one of his peers will find his humble efforts to write for and please others, has been fulfilled in some meaningful measure.

I cannot thank you enough for your praise and in-depth commentary on this particular piece, Billy Joe, and surely for your generous congratulations on my new book (which I hope you will order and enjoy). : )

Bless you, Dear Fellow Poet, with a bright, happy day! ⁓ Richard 🌞