R S Adams Jr at All poetry

2006...Amor vincit omnia.

The phrase Love Conquers All (Latin - Omnia vincit Amor, or sometimes, amor vincit omnia) originally appeared in Eclogue X of the Eclogues, a series of poems by Virgil (70 BC - 19 BC). It is quoted in its Latin form by Geoffrey Chaucer in his description of the Nun Prioress in the General Prologue.

I live near the Murray River, where I go fishing. Lucky, aren't I? I play the piano and guitar, spend hours on my computer, garden, look after 3 chooks, paint, spend time with my family and write poetry.

I am an older Christian man, who likes to write his thoughts and feelings and hope that other people may share the experience. I have learnt a lot about poetry since I have been on AP. I enjoy every moment I am here.

I have made many friends in different countries and it is heart warming to share similar experiences as well as learn about the cultures of different lands. There are many differences from the wonderful lay back culture of Australia.

I am always looking for a new way to write and new ideas to express. My favourite poet is John Keats and I also enjoy William Wordsworth. James Henry Leigh Hunt [Old Poetry] is an ancestor of mine, 5X grandfather.

Since coming to AP, I have read more old poetry, and I have learnt to appreciate the modern poets we have here. I did not realise there was so much talent.

I wish you good fortune with your writing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Member since April 30, 2002.
I'm a lyric diamond poet for 2,513 comments.
My mood is , and quote is "Write me as one that loves his fellow men.".
I am a 66 year old man (Australia)
When I'm not writing, I'm a retired man, learning to write.
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I have 2,513 comments, 6 contests, 265 poems, 3 stories

My Poetry

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Cemetery Speaks

I hear you call, soft voice of the past.

33 lines, 7 comments, January 26. In Life, Personal, Thoughts
River of Love

I realise I must lose you one day;
I feel a heart break, but

27 lines, 5 comments, December 16, 2009. In Love, Personal, Thoughts
Our Music

I see you…
dare I say,

42 lines, 8 comments, December 4, 2009. In Hope, Life, Love, Thoughts
The Hopeful Field

Yellow field of agony,
spreading weedy misery,

17 lines, 6 comments, November 7, 2009

My Stories

The Traps

THE TRAPS
Slowly I lifted the lid of the camp oven. The inviting smell of cooking made my gastric juices run wild but I knew the tucker

1147 lines, 4 comments, February 17, 2006. In , 600-2000 words, Fiction
Love for a pianist

LOVE FOR A PIANIST.
Was this a lover? Had she excited him because she was there and he was reacting as a young man to his soul mate?

812 lines, 5 comments, February 17, 2006. In 600-2000 words, Other
Sad Hug

SAD HUG
This was the first time I had ever seen my own son for such a long time. That probably seems strange, but he has been away since he was only a child. Now

843 lines, 3 comments, September 2, 2005. In <200 lines, Other