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, 10 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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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
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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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