My true love hath my heart, and I have his
enfolded in a firm and gentle clasp,
two pairs of hands with fortune in our grasp,
hearts freely given, witnessed by a kiss.
My love hath eyes for me and I for him,
which smile in seeing, seldom wet by tears,
with corner wrinkles after many years,
a light within which time can never dim.
But passing time is enemy and friend,
as growing up transforms to growing old;
enjoying all the hours we have to spend,
we know they are impossible to hold.
A love that lasts a lifetime still will end,
and leave a memory outlined in gold.
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A contest entry
- THE GOLDEN TREASURY by Keith.
530 points, ended June 22, 2008, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What do you think?
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Very good Sonnet!
So well worded and rhymed, MargaretG -- I just think this poem is marvelous! It is so filled with images bright and full! This poem is an example of your very fine work!
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This extends such wonderful reminders to the
reader. Be ever so thankful on the gifts of
life while they are there to be had. Look upon
them with eyes of acceptance rather than disappointment. I admire the effective use of
form and rhyme making this a mellow message.
Blue
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This sonnet is such a rewarding read - it is filled with loving beauty, wisdom and meter that dances in the mind. This was nothing short of sheer delight. Thank you for brightening my evening.
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Thank you for your kind comment and applause.
It is unusual for my poems to be so affecting, I am quite touched.
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Beautiful and romantic sonnet, very nice imagery. This is easy on the eyes, and a pleasure to read. I am so very glad I stopped in to do so.
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WoW! I'll just say wonderful, awesome it is.
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Thank you for applause SL, I'm happy you enjoyed.
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"Light" years
Such memories linger treasure
in rays to bless the soul,
a lighted lifetime's measure,
each other's half grown whole.
Margaret, I think perhaps you memories will not only be outlined in gold, but their essence will be fully as pure in the love you hold.
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Thank you sweet Karen. A lifetime seems long when it is all ahead! It is a goal, to be loved as much once dead.
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Oh, my, this one left a chill over me. The absolute beauty of this piece showing the transformation of a couple's love as it grows with age and maturity. There is nothing so beautiful as a love affair that is aged as fine wine. Another to place in bookmark. Love, Patricia
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Thank you for your wonderful response!
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An excellent sonnet, written in classic style--I really enjoyed reading this fine piece of poetry.
Bill
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Thank you for your comment and applause Bill. Not a classic sonnet - it's off in the octet. Sometimes a little freedom makes it better.
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This is a truly beautiful sonnet, and I freely applaud the sentiments it contains. I've got the corner wrinkles in plentiful supply myself, and can well identify with the whole thing. Sir Philip Sidney would, I am sure approve heartily.
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/truelove.htm
Thanks for an excellent entry. -
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Thank you for your kind comment and the honourable mention in your contest. I look back on thirty years of marriage with affection, but when I look forward, I know that my husband may not be here in thirty more years, or twenty. Really, I could be gone too. Today, we are making memories, so that our children can remember also with affection.
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Beautiful sonnet as always. You'll be remembered, ha'e nae doubts on that score! Best Wishes. K.
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