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Love.. and Nothing Less

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My Darling

once you are in love

when you have fallen
as far as your heart may allow

once you surrender

give all
to love and nothing less

then.. at that moment
when there is no retreat

you can only hope
that you have placed your love well
and have given your self
to the most loving soul in your world

from this point on

there is no retreat
no withdrawl without impending pain

only the hope and prayer
that they will care fully and carefully

for all you are

from this place
of heaven and peril
you are captured and caught

by the needs of your own heart

completely subject
to the whims of their care
as you give your self completely

alone and without thought
i confess this

i love a woman

who may or may not love me
who may or may not bless me

i may be damned like a fool
or find.. all i have dreamed of

and i care not..  for even a moment to think

for i seek

my love

my life

perhaps.. my destiny

in love.. and nothing less




LeeL

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Written August 10th, 2006

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  • requiempoet gold member
    June 30

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    Your words are very profound. Now I know why you have so many comments and trophies. Your work is breathtaking. I hope to have some kind of talent like this in the future. Perhaps when I am older, wiser and know a little bit more about the world.

    *hugs*

    Rosita


    • Endeavor gold member
      June 30
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      Rosita


      This was a personel favorite
      it is also a love that did not last

      Love is like faith, so much of it given away
      without ever knowing where the path may go

      Thank you for reading this, Rick

  • wolvesmoon
    November 29, 2008
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    that's truly good.

  • alivia-may
    August 31, 2008
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    this is goo

  • Eheddaz123
    July 21, 2008
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    GREAT

    Thts Reli Good

  • arsalankhan
    March 19, 2008
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    that' great really fantastic


  • xJustxAnotherxGirlx
    January 23, 2008
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    This is a really good poem its awesome, i can really relate to it

  • Gogetalife
    October 18, 2007

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    What a wonderful piece my friend, I like those lines a lot :i love a woman

    who may or may not love me
    who may or may not bless me
    It is true as others said we only hope they love us back though, unrequited love can be tough at times, you want share those feelings and you want them to be able to feel your heart and feel the same way. This was very well written my friend. best of luck
    AJ


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 28
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      Hi AJ


      Thank you for quoting me
      Thank you for feeling my words
      and for the three smilies

      Rick


  • CrypticAngel
    August 23, 2007

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    This is a beautiful and wonderful piece. To be in love is such a wonderful thing, and we can only hope they are in love with us as well as we give ourselves away to them. Great job indeed.

  • June-bug
    August 23, 2007

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    excellent

    This is wonderful. Cause when we let go of the heart we hope for the best but sometimes the outcome is different. Beautifully expressed.


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 6
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      June-bug


      What you said is true
      Loving... is the scariest thing I ever do.
      but I can`t live any other way

      Rick


  • Da-Lyricologist
    August 23, 2007
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    you really have a way with your words. gifted in poetry you are


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 6
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      Hi


      Interesting name... CooL

      Thank you for liking my writing

      Rick


  • Cinta
    August 23, 2007
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    i hate this poem cause it made me cry.


    • Endeavor gold member
      January 6
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      Hi Cinta


      If it made you cry
      then you are blessed with a heart

      Thank you for reading me
      Rick


  • HisPrincessMaloka
    August 23, 2007

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    That's so beautiful!! Extremely well written!! Thank you so much for entering and even though it's a prewrite I still feel like you wrote it just to me. That takes a lot of talent to do. VERY well done.

    • Endeavor gold member
      August 23, 2007
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      True


      I read your thoughts
      and I saw your adoring look in the picture

      I found this in my words
      it seemed to match your feelings so well

      Read it again in your softest voice
      almost a whisper, and feel the words

      I thank you, Rick


  • trista gold member
    July 23, 2007

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    Hi Rick...

    I specifically came looking for this poem today so I could send a link to someone who I think needs to read it. This is still one of my absolute favorites by you, and I'm amazed and awed every time I read it.

    I don't know when, but it looks like the poem was edited and a couple words were erased. Check out the
    "from this place
    of heaven and p"
    line. Isn't that supposed to be "of heaven and peril" ?

    This poem will forever remain one of your best, and I believe in it with all my heart.

    Much love,
    ~J.

    • Endeavor gold member
      July 23, 2007
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      Hi Trista


      I am pleased this is a favorite of yours
      I made the corrections you sited

      This was a desprate writing of mine

      I almost regret the words

      Rick


  • Stickboy gold member
    April 10, 2007
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    yes i agree with every word you wrote thank you for sharing this with me and entering this contest


    • Endeavor gold member
      April 10, 2007
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      Hi Khalee

      Thank you for feeling my words

      I appreate your thoughts

      Rick


  • Hope2MakeIt
    January 17, 2007

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    wow!!! so tender, heartfelt and honest. i really do hope that you get the woman you so desperately want one of these days. thank you for sharing this with me. hope


  • Providence
    January 5, 2007
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    Wow. If you replaced the image of a man for the one of a woman, this would describe my last relationship.

    I am still in Love. And he is still...the same.

    Very good write. For not everyone we bring our love to is capable of accepting yet alone returning it.

    • Endeavor gold member
      January 5, 2007
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      My Friend

      If this describes your last relationship
      you should be distressed like me

      I love her to much too soon
      and gave her too much too soon

      For a month I was smatched on the rockes

      If he cannot change... Walk and don`t look back

      I will never again love a woman that does not love me more... Done

      Rick


  • Lady Eventide
    January 1, 2007

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    Pretty

    I love the use of the phrase "love..and nothing less"...really adds to the power of this magnificent work. I think that you did a much better job with the spelling on this one. No offense, but some of your spelling in the previous ones I read were somewhat...in need of correcting. No offense. I mean, after all, you more than make up with it with...work that I can hardly find words to describe. Again, great job. You captivated my heart...my soul...and my mind once again! Keep it up.


  • michellemybelle gold member
    December 26, 2006
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    excellent

    perfectly said...

    loving yet strong
    honest and open


    • Endeavor gold member
      December 26, 2006
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      Michelle

      Thank you for your kind words

      Loving honest and strong should be sufficant

      Rick


  • Aurielle
    December 22, 2006

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    only the hope and prayer
    that they will care fully and carefully

    for all you are

    from this place
    of heaven and pearl
    you are captured and caught

    I love this part it capture to imagaincation the creativeess.

    I asw red and pink haze in this. As you to lovers dance, as you dance to beat of your drying love. I here the fast beat but then it goes slow then fast once again.

    I felt commintment you have to her. For you shall do anything that she may wants frmo you. You cheat her good.

    You dance forever a long with her. AS you lift her against the sky and dropp her as not to drop her to fast for she is so delicate to her. She's your only touch your sensation you breathe out from your nose wonderful tapestry work. Keep penning i had 2 applaud


    • Endeavor gold member
      December 22, 2006
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      Aurielle

      Thank you for your thoughts

      Your comment is verse in it`s self

      I thank you for liking my words

      Rick


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    November 17, 2006
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    BRAVO!

    Very deep - The lady is very lucky to have such beautiful, flowering peoms written for her!!

  • Endeavor gold member
    October 1, 2006
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    This was my opening poem for her. I changed all the Authors Comments on any poem for her to read "I have nothing to say"


  • Dalaney gold member
    September 28, 2006
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    Rick ~ I didn't like this...I loved this Laney


  • Endeavor gold member
    September 28, 2006
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    Laney, you will be the first to know. I hope you liked this, Rick

  • Endeavor gold member
    September 27, 2006
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    Just as a point of information. As much as I loved her, I could never find my way in thru the past damage in her heart. So Sad

  • Dalaney gold member
    September 27, 2006
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    Rick ~ I had to take the elevator down to the bottom floor again...Please, the next time you write a poem, can you let me know before you post it, so I can at least be on top for once?

    I can see why this is your favorite...it is full of hope, and without hope, what do we have?

    Laney

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    Beauty, when the words were made, I was just risking and hopeing, since then, she has discovered my value. I thank God for this gift, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    Thank you for your kind comment, and reading how I feel, Rick


  • Eyes Wide Shut gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    Wow, very nice, stunning and beautiful. Great flow here too, very descriptive too with a nice choice of words. I hope everything works out with the one you love, great work.

    keep them coming.

    ♥ Sorrow

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    SoS, thank you for reading. Some are not used to my style of spacing and word placement. I only regret, I can not read this to you my self, Rick

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    KP2, you clearly got the message. I write very fast and then do the spacing later to MAKE the reader pause to feel the words as they are in my mind. Thank you so much for reading and liking my words. Pleas come again and read more when you have time.

    Rick


  • SoS
    August 20, 2006
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    Very nicely written. Long and descriptive. It didn't flow too well, but that's alright, because the meaning of it is much more powerful than the flow or rhyme scheme. I'm happy for you =)

  • KP 2 Reborn
    August 20, 2006
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    Very heartfelt and romantic. This poem really speaks to the reader, and you know the poet truly cares for whom this is about. I really loved the way you wrote the poem in either 3 line, 2 line or 1 line stanzas. It really flowed well with the content of the poem. It may have come across choppy in other poems, but not with this one.

    I really liked these last lines;

    for i seek

    my love

    my life

    perhaps.. my destiny

    in love.. and nothing less

    The way they are spaced works well,
    Keep writing, all the best,

    KP

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    Kaytie, your comment overwelmes me. Ever is a hudge word. I want you to read my favorite. I will send a link, Rick


  • jobydavies
    August 20, 2006
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    What a beautiful and honest poem! I love this!!!! I think most people here can relate to it! I love your use of language and the way you broke it up with the single lines. It really works!


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    June-bug, what a cute name..lol Thank you for reading and truly feeling my words so well, Rick

  • June-bug
    August 20, 2006
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    awesome

    this is absolutely beautiful, you have defined what comes along with love so well. Exceptional write. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    Thank you for commenting. Unrequetted love is the most vunerable place we may be. I can not barter in this, I can only offer. and look for the outcome. Just so you know, I always write from where I stand, at that moment, in time. My writing is almost a diary. Love the word Awesome, thank you , Rick


  • frog hugger
    August 20, 2006
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    great poem. It was very well written and really expressed the emotions of love annd possible unrequinted love very well. awesome job. i really loved it ~~Britt~~

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 20, 2006
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    Miss Devotions, Having read so much of your writing, I consider Outstanding to be a very high praise. If even once you share a deep love, from that times on, you know the risk well. I state that in the setup of the poem, and make my declaration without thought in the secound part. I do this to clearly express, how I feel about love. To me, there is no holding back, ever, in any endeavor. Thank you for reading.

    Rick


  • Whispered Devotions
    August 20, 2006
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    You are such a romantic. As always you have created a gorgeous masterpiece here.. you have weaved together such heartfelt words of tenderness and truth. It is nothing short of a fact that once you are in there is no getting out without alot of pain.. you hand all of yourself over to that person hoping to God that they will cherish it and hold it precious.. never letting you break. I always look forward to reading your work, Rick, and this was outstanding.


    Amy


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 12, 2006
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    Thank you Shirly for your wonderfull perception. I am very serious in the conception of thease words. Rick


  • Shirley Shaw
    August 12, 2006
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    Excellente"

    Ah, Absolutely Beautiful, Rick! I really enjoyed this, 'Heart-Felt-Written' Poem! I write what I Feel, and 'Feel what I Write....Your Poem, seemed along 'this-line' ,and it was very deep,and 'emotional,indeed. A very nicely written poem, Sorta Sad, but very pretty...'God Bless'. Love, your friend, shirley ann shaw-raytown,mo.64133..........(Keep The Faith)'....


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    Just rereading your comment and thinking of the woman that created it, Rick

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    Insightful, all i can say id WoW, what a great comment. I would love to have you read a personel favorite "Forever and a Day"
    You need not comment, just read, Rick

    allpoetry.com/poem/1958419/all=1


  • Insightful Dodger
    August 11, 2006
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    Well done, the consrtuction is unique, and the use of language is superb. The feelings conveyed here are deep enough to swim in, and it's plain to see they were meant for a certain set of eyes. I hope your message reaches their heart, it certainly has an adequate vehicle.


  • Kari gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    This was wonderful thank u so much for sharing it with us!

    Kari


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    Thank you so much for reading, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    Viyanna, Thank you for being my faithfull reader, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    Thank you Beauty, I followed the emotion and pressed the words to paper, Rick

  • Heart-Shaped Box
    August 11, 2006
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    Wow, you captured what courage one has when in love. Great write


  • Viyanna Rosemarie silver member
    August 10, 2006
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    beautiful

    Rick, I have to agree with all of the comments above mine. This is a beautiful write from you. Thank you for sharing it with me. Keep up the awesome work. Viyanna Rosemarie

  • Eternal-Beauty
    August 10, 2006
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    You speak words very true to yourself as well as others.

    Thankyou for entering this peice in my contest.


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Thank you Kiss for reading, Rick

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Stuner, great comment to my words, and yes I have the Lord as my Friend. Read "Love is a Gift" next down, or "Death in a Dream" several pages back. Thank you, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Thank you for reading and liking my words, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Solus, You jhave it all in a few words, Rick

  • TerryColvin
    August 10, 2006
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    This is so beautiful. Very touching. Very well put together..Great job.


  • Arcadiosiempre
    August 10, 2006
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    WOW this is such a beautiful piece I loved it. It touched my heart. It is an incredible piece.
    I don't know you but i hope the best for you and i hope that the person that you love answers back to you with the same intensity or more of love.
    Keep up this great work Keep writing and Take care
    Thanks for sharing your piece
    God Bless you
    Stuner
    I hope you have the Lord in your heart and Jesus Christ as your savior.


  • Rele anmwe
    August 10, 2006
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    This is such a wonderful piece of work. It is incredibly good. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing. You have a marvelous one.


  • Solus
    August 10, 2006
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    Touching, simple use of words that were all but delicately breathed. I felt the giving, the openness...the willingness to take a chance in order to obtain some thing wortwhile. I loved this, it was so sincere. Marvellous read.


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Just reading your insitefull comment again. I thank you for you support and your thoughts, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Nice to have a Man comment, Thank you Rick


  • Puppydog gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    SO VERY EMOTIONAL, TENDER AND BEAUTIFUL

    This is so beautiful! Very emotional and touching.


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Jeannie, I like what you said, Thank you for reading, Rick


  • JeannieD Hunter gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    How beautiful and loving. I agree, don't waste a minute. Life is too short and usually no second chances, and too long for regrets. Great writing. Jeannie D Hunter


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Thank you for reading. If i thought, I would do nothing, ever. Rick

  • Clint Harris
    August 10, 2006
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    Excellent write!!!

    Well done! A great write. It holds much truth, for true love is without thought, question, or hesistation and that is the love that I read of. Thanks for sharing


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    CA1, Thank you for your kind words, Rick


  • August 10, 2006
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    This is a very pretty write; I hope you have all your heart longs for
    CA1


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Thank you for your care, and yes, I am smiling. Rick


  • Sunshine Always
    August 10, 2006
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    There is only now Rick, and we must live every now to the full. Don't waste even a moment my friend...mal I feel that your smiling again...good on ya....mal

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Mal, the words almost faught their way out, against my logical mind. In the end, I don`t care, except to see who is home and who is out. I write from the day I am living, Now.... Rick

  • Sunshine Always
    August 10, 2006
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    Well Rick, I'm not bothered about grammar or correction for this is a truly wonderful piece that comes straight from the heart. The love within your heart wrote this gentle caring poem,and disregarding anything else you did it beautifully. It is so nice to see you write this way again.Just for the record I hope you tell her all that you feel inside.....sunshine to all your days my friend..This is excellent....mal

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Rose, always love your sugestions and use many to improve my self. Thank you for always reading my words so carefully. You are a blessing, Rick


  • PrincessOfFire
    August 10, 2006
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    I myself have found anothers view can trigger things that I might of wanted to say and couldnt think of it at the moment.
    Ideas are what inspire all of us! Overall as I said, it is a good write and I'm glad I got to read it.
    Rose

  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Trina, thank you as always for reading an commenting. Thank you also for understanding me. I am sending an arrow, just to see. Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    How kind Brenda, Glad you like them all, the junkers never get seen or published, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Sandy, Love is the most risky ack we make. It is easer to make love in a void. I prefere love over air, Rick


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Thank you reading Mel

  • FindingFate
    August 10, 2006
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    Well Rick whomever you wrote this for is a lucky woman indeed. Well penned with passion and purity. I wish you the best in what life has planned for you now...Trina


  • XxGoldenxXDawnxX
    August 10, 2006
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    Good heavens!


  • mypassion
    August 10, 2006
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    there as not been one poem that you have penned that never let me down to feel such depth and passion from one's heart..Excellent write..God bless, Brenda


  • Sandygram
    August 10, 2006
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    VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

    Your poems are always quite beautiful and written from your heart. This one hit home today. Sometimes we give our hearts to the wrong people. Not much you can do but keep your faith and pick up the piecec one by one. Sorry to sound so down. Your poem was lovely. Sandy


  • luckynsincere
    August 10, 2006
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    "heaven and pearl" that was my absolute favorite part. It is just.. ahhhhh dreamy!! Rick, this is just intriguing!!
    Thanks for sharing. I, as always, enjoyed!
    Mel


  • Endeavor gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    Thank you Mel for reading. Only my sister and brother on here know of my writing, Rick

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