Bounty

Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also

Children’s books speak of

Priceless treasures, far way lands,

Daring adventures, and wealth that

Intoxicates the mind with

Sweet, sensual pleasures.

Many have staked their lives,

And for these many have died,

Chasing their fool’s gold in vain,

Drowning in a sea of sorrow inside.

 

I set sail, too, in search of a bounty,

But found treasure of a different kind.

No gem shines as bright as

My lover’s gentle eyes;

No ruby or zephyr is a greater prize.

I sought a fortune measured in gold,

But I have found you, and

I am richer than any of whom

Those old stories are told.

 

Reviews

[Gee]

I discovered my bounty 30 years ago n Tenerife and have barely let her from my sight since.
This is a lovely poem Laz, and you, if you have found true love, are a lucky man.
Good morning

[Laz K.]

Thanks, Gee.
We're all treasure hunters, right?
Thanks for reading and commenting.

[Amber Stone]

[far from review]
dear L.K., If the muses of letters and art went on vacation,
I think it is because they all crowded around you, and not precisely for a short time. :):)
What a lovely poem, dear colleague!
Sincerely, Amber

[Laz K.]

Thank you, Amber, for reading and for taking the time to comment.

[emmajoy]

Sincerity in love is a prize indeed, so - tis wonderful to see it now in the coldest weather, plus, at a time when genuine emotions matter. A beautiful poem, Laz K

[Laz K.]

The greatest courage, and maybe the greatest foolishness, is to wear one's heart on one's sleeve. How will "the world" react? Am I making a laughingstock of myself? These are the thoughts that go along with this, and every other, example of verbose self-expression on my part. The upside is when some people are nice enough to react positively - like you did. Thank you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

What a great love poem....
Life is so often better than, and sometimes worse than the fairy tale...
Love is most valuable treasure.
j.

[Laz K.]

Life is a kind of fairy tale, but it's one we sometimes want to, and/or need to escape so that we can go to another fairy tale. The grass is always greener on the other side. But, I'm not sure I know what I'm talking about...:)
Thank you very much for reading and commenting.
It's very much appreciated.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I enjoyed this ode to love and its incalculable value to every persons heart. Very nice work Laz.

[Laz K.]

Thank you.
It's always a pleasure to read your comments.