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This Heart’s Elation

 

 

Poets, have you heard the news?
Know that Johnny’s back online!
It shouldn’t take long
so watch and see
my muse keep my lexis refined.
The style’s the same
but the words soon frame
my state of mind in love.
From heavenly expressions
a different kind of worship thereof.

Well, it's been a few years
okay, maybe more
since I last felt serenity.
The worst times of my life
passed by so slowly,
there I was, a lost identity.
Some people weep
and some people reap
from wicked wiles of affection;
I was just a fool that kept on looking
for love’s futile resurrection.

But that was then
and this is now.
At last I have found the one.
No more need for searching,
no more need for sorrow
I can finally say I am done.
Understand these words,
feel their passion unwind
within all the eager creation;
Observe how vibrant this will be
and witness this heart’s elation!

 

 

Author notes

So, it's been a while since I posted anything, and though I keep saying I am going to start back up each time a new one comes up, I get into a stumper of a writer's block. But I only write when it hits me, because I don't want to write just to write. I hope you all enjoy my (again possible temporary) come-back.

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  • Ariosto II. gold member
    July 16, 2007

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    Wondered where you were, I knew it didn't take that long to read a new Preston Childes novel!
    (I finally read Book of the Dead btw)

    This is robust optimistic poem to mark your 'comeback'
    Nice to see ya again


    d


  • LionessK silver member
    July 14, 2007
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  • NeedaMuse
    July 14, 2007

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    Nice dramatic entrance in the first stanza.

    I liked the wording of the second stanza better than the content.

    I particularly liked the last stanza. Loved the last line.


  • neptune386
    July 14, 2007

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    Hello dearest. It has been awhile for both of us! It's good to see your words again and I completely hear you. There is no point forcing words out. When they come, they hit hard and that's the time to write. Beautifully done.

    ~ Alyssa


  • Journeys
    July 13, 2007

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    Very nice.. I've seen few poets that make true use of the english language and utilize the vast vocabulary of it. Your rhyme scheme was very interesting, I've never seen one like that before, abcdedffghg, correct? if that is indeed the rhyme scheme, then the third stanza is off, as the seventh and eighth lines do not rhyme.. but enough about the technical, the message was beautiful, and I'm very happy for you. Great write...
    Journeys


    • J Rhys Davies
      July 13, 2007
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      It's actually an alternating rhyme scheme. I'm surprised that anyone caught that, because most just glance at posts these days and give half-hearted comments............... ahem............ but you obviously read it and I thank you for that.

      By the way, the rhyme scheme is:

      ABCDBEEFGF ABCDECFFGHG ABCDECFGHIH

      It's my own way of expression. Though I am versed in most true technical aspects of poetry, I also like to step outside of the norm when I can.

      Thanks again for your comment. I look forward to reading your work and returning the favor.

      John


  • ebaby
    July 13, 2007

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    I liked this poem. easy to read and gentel on the eyes. Welcome back! and now that your elated you should have plenty to rejoyce in..... Great poem!


  • Lute
    July 13, 2007

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    nopey you can never leave. but that's a good thing cause you can write and post poems! keep up the good work, and I hope the muse stays with you.


  • cvillelisa
    July 13, 2007

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    Okies. Welcome back. Didn't know you left but as they say, AllPoetry is like the Hotel California you can checkout but you can never leave.

    I only write when the Muse hits me too. I think there is a poem pollution problem of which I refuse to contribute (well, I suppose I do cause sometimes I post poems) However. Welcome back and hope you find yourself happily writing if indeed writing makes you happy.

    lisa


  • Cashew
    July 13, 2007

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    I think it was lovely, welcome back. You use a much larger vocabulary than me, and I'm a little jealous, but I'm new so I suppose I'll have to learn. And I'm glad that you have someone to write about, in a good way. I'm glad that you're happy.


  • The-Doctors-Angel31 silver member
    July 13, 2007

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    This is a beautiful poem. On day my heart will elated. Just has not happened yet for me. But I am still waiting. Enjoyed the read!!!


  • serenity21
    July 13, 2007
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    YES!

    I want to be there one day. for now my hearts elation ceases to find comfort.


  • ventus11
    July 13, 2007

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    hey i know how you feel. you just need something to inspire you. something that you love that you can write about all day.

  • Delphine5264
    July 13, 2007
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    you came out of writers block with a good one hope its not temporary


  • MagicLady silver member
    July 13, 2007

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    wonderful

    I am a lot like you, no muse, or suffering from lack of "love". Congrats on your lady love, still looking for my "Prince".
    Cheryl

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