all about You (a simple poem of love)

Free Verse (maybe, too long for some)

~ all about You ~

~----------------------------------------------~**~---------------------------------------------~~

{to your glorious splendor}

Once upon a time,

my love for you was new …

I thought it was about

your incomparable poetic words,

your softly wavy mane,

the tender eternity

of your deeply urging eyes,

the way they sparkled,

when you smiled.

I was certain …

it was your heavenly beauty,

your irresistible sensuality,

and the way I envision you moving

like a gently bowing rose ~

dancing to light rhythms

of a Springtime breeze.

Then, our love

was finally consummated ~

when you professed your heart to me …

and I was certain it was about

the way you glowed,

how your spirit flowed inside

to touch my core.

Countless times

your ample breasts,

your warm, velvet thighs,

your satin soft lips fed my manly needs,

my hungry mouth and hands,

nurturing our love ~

assured me

this is it.

As time wore on,

I became convinced …

it was the bounty of your heart,

the ways you endured,

despite all life’s challenges,

even those presented to

shake your trust.

Still, you endured;

that, in spite of it all …

how you never shunned me.

Then, I was certain it was

your incessant resolve

and wise insight.

Through our years

of sharing things Us …

endless moments reading you,

learning your quaint, charming ways,

your tireless dedications,

nursing hearts,

tending unto your job,

 friends, and your many fans,

affectionate and loyal through it all,

setting your dreams aside.

Yes, I was positive all this

is what makes you

the treasure

you are.

Ah!

'Twas then,

just this morning

(after all these years),

still spooned warmly a’dream,

I woke, again gave blissful thanks,

wondering what your beautiful mind

is feeling, thinking about …

am I in there now

~ with you,

imagining, hoping

there are times

I am;

and, it dawned on me;

everything at last came together,

and I knew it never was, never will be

as simple as all that …

because,

you’ve never been about love,

love has always been

~ about You ~

~----------------------------------------------~**~---------------------------------------------~~

Richard W Jenkins 

©2022

Author's Note

Artwork courtesy of Pinterest

Honest, well-intended critique is always welcome. ✍

Reviews

[Aura]

this is so sweet, we often don't know what drew us to a person to begin with... was it their physical beauty? Was it their kindess? Their passionate heart? Or was it a combination of everything that made them truly one of a kind? I'm sure this person you are talking about in your poem is a very lucky lady, very unique as well! My favourite line is the last lines of your poem
" you’ve never been about love,
love has always been
~ about You~" , Love has always been a out that special person, they define love and what it means to love and be loved. A warm beautiful last line to end a Lovely poem! Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the read!

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Dear Aura🌾

Your emotional depth and insightful grasp of life and love's essence, by far, surpass your years.
Such beautiful words in review, from your lovely mind and heart, speak volumes in revealing your own vast capacity for intimacy and affectionate bonding with another.

Bless you with warmest gratitude for partaking of my humble poetry with such wondrous grace … thankful hugs to You, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard🍂

[Aura]

The pleasure is all mine :)

[Ranger Kessel]

Wow this was a nice poem. Someone is a Lucky person. Thanks fir sharing.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Ranger,

For reading and commenting on this little imaginary poem of ideal romance so graciously and positively.

May your path wend with kindness! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Ranger Kessel]

You're welcome

[Robert Haigh]

Real love endures, and grows. It defies close scrutiny or analysis. We think we understand it, and to some extent we probably do, but love is still a wonderful mystery in many ways. A fine tribute to love. Clearly a very personal write, but one that most of us can readily understand.

[Richard🖌]

Salutations, Robert!🍷

Now, here the kind of review a hopeful bard can hang his appreciative hat on … thank you so much, Syr.
True, Robert, this is a personal write from the standpoint that it reflects my vision of the ideal woman. I enjoy creating imaginative scenarios I think other will enjoy, and as you say, "understand" and/or relate to.

An excellent review, Robert, I'm ever-so grateful for! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Temperance]

Richard, I loved this! So many of us are drawn to a relationship because of the physical beauty of a person. It can take years, as you have shared, to truly see the inner beauty of someone and, in the end, you realize that this special person is the epitome of love. All her wonderful traits are love. I truly enjoyed this! Thank you!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you as-well, Temperance🍃

A woman of true inner values and romantic ethics wields your keenly observant pen. And, I, a fully appreciative bard, am gratified beyond expectations for your shared wondrous discernment of this humble poem in homage to an ideal love partner.

Bless you in all your moments! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Temperance]

Awe, thank you!

[DIVYA]

Love keeps changing in its nature' and it's needs but an enduring connection outlasts the physical and transcends beyond this realm. With the passing of years, passion is replaced by companionship and fervor by wisdom, peace and true joy. Such a beautiful rendition on lasting love, dear Richard! Your words renew our faith in relationships. 🙋‍♀️

[Richard🖌]

Very philosophical, Divya,

Your words, beautiful in the essence of their meanings.read moreVery philosophical, Divya,

Your words, beautiful in the essence of their meanings.
Thank you ever-so gratefully for reading and commenting on this rather simple Free Verse poem.

May thy love endure and know no bounds! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lathen Griffiths]

“Countless times
your ample breasts,
your warm, velvet thighs,
your satin soft lips fed my manly needs,”

At this point I stopped reading Richard, there’s a thing in Britain, it’s like, too much information dude, it’s very one sided, how about your lovely ladies point of view. This is you, you, you, I was enjoying reading your poem before this point, then I stopped,

Lathen.

[Richard🖌]

Well, Lathen,

Gosh! I sure would be disappointed if you missed out on a truly lovely poem and got the wron idea about my writing.
No harm done though, Sir … the rest of the composition is still here for you to read and enjoy.
It is composed in eleven verses, and is a beautiful Free Verse poem. Even the single verse you've decided is too one-sided actually fits seamlessly into the rest.
The title is true, My Fellow-Poet … this poem is not all about me, me, me at all … if you'll give it another chance, you'll realize just how much all about "her" it truly is.
I don't think you Brits have a commodity in "too much info" … I've found this to be a matter of taste around the globe.

I invite you to start over and give it another chance, Lathen … I'm confident you'll come away with much more positive outlook about this lovely, loving, and romantic piece.
My best to thee! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Richard🖌]

Soon,
I'll be by to read and review for you.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Your more than welcome to do so my friend.

[Lathen Griffiths]

As a fore note, my poems usually revolve around my love towards others and other things, not myself. Looking forward to your reviews my friend Richard. I have an uncle named Richard by the way, he’s a nice fella.

Lathen

[Lathen Griffiths]

By the way, don’t forget to satisfy your manly needs whilst your reading my poetry, fine by me, take care kid.

Lathe

[Richard🖌]

Hm?
I guess you didn't and don't plan to give this poem another chance.
Too bad, you've missed a good one.
I did not appreciate your last comments …
they're disrespectful; and, I am far from being a kid … I'm probably older than you.

[Lathen Griffiths]

If I can personally get past the lines that originally riled me I will gladly read on, as for the Kid issue, I apologise, it’s a term of endearment towards a friend here in the UK, I’ll take it back and say Richard in its place, best wishes buddy.

Lathe

[Miss Sharon]

(the way I envision you moving like a gently bowing rose) That paints such a lovely picture Richard! I love the entire very well written post! ~Sharon

[Richard🖌]

Thank you warmly, Sharon : )

Your presence, expressed love, and appreciation lend a special beauty to the moment.

Happiest hugs! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lydia Shutter]

A love that lasted through the years, but changed with time too. Very romantic. Lovely. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, most sincerely, Dear Lydi 🌱

You always brighten to screen and my day.read moreThank you, most sincerely, Dear Lydi 🌱

You always brighten to screen and my day.

Blessings, You! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Crowley]

That last line is a zinger. You want to hold the entire beautifully written piece at face value, but that line seems like maybe reality still exists within the confines of true, blissful adoration. That may just be the negative Nancy portion of me (less than 1% I think...lol) prodding the this is too good to be true button. Loved this Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Corey 👍

It does seem a bit too idyllic to be true, but you know how a poet and their creative passions can get swept-up in the moment, eh? 😏

I'm so thrilled you loved it! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Fairy Khan]

How beautifully written! Love every word of it.

[Richard🖌]

Awww, FK 🌾

Thank you ever-so gratefully for reading and loving every word of this simple poem to romantic affection.

My love treat you with tender passion! ⁓ Richard🖌