~'~
Violet
sighs
in
lone
dove
cries
Beheld
&
Upheld
by
Love
that
surrounds
the
Beloved
Prince
of my Soul
(you'll be found)
Melting
from
below
to
here
Above
When you let
this
Gentle Fire
warm you
in whispers
of soft silken
tresses
sweeping this
Longing
in long hair
darkly falling
Unbound
all-enveloping
Veils
where I will
wrap you in kisses
&
bathe you in tears
Enfold you and
Hold you
Here
to never part
in
the Oasis of
my
Heart
Feel my fingers
finely tracing
every curve
My tongue
a ready scribe
to serve
all desire
Enlighten
every fire
to engulf
your soul
ENTIRE
for the
Peace
found
in our eyes
beyond all skies
All this
will we
sound
for
the you in Me
&
the me in You
Hear
as One
S/HE
IS
Author notes
[Rose: audio link]
A variation on a theme of the Shu'lammite.
(for all Real Lovers awaiting the One.)
NOTE: I occasionally use the ampersand symbol, &, instead of the word 'and' in my writing for aesthetic and symbolic effect. The first written forms of language, in Egypt, used pictographic symbols which, ipso facto, had dual or multiple meanings. Hieroglyphics [sacred writing] used puns also to convey profound concepts.
The ampersand provides the added sense of being 'tied' to the other, like a knot. Not just 'and' or 'plus', but intertwined.
Written May 9th, 2004
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deep
omg this is breathtaking and beyond beautiful..I loved it..wow so very sensual! I can't even think of what to say...
Kari -
Beautiful! I love the simplicity and deep emotion in this piece! It is really moving, and does call to the romantic in me! Well Done!
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this was such a beautifully writen piece...I haven't quite seen a poem written in this stucture before...uniqueness sorrounds this poem...thanks for entering my contest much love from Miss. Raneika
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Beautiful words of communion between souls. Your words here are sweet to my soul. YOur writing style is both unique and enlightening!
peace-
TW -
speaks my soul, my heart, and the depths of p
sensual passion. likened to that i share with bleteranskate. intense, deep, prolonged, unending passion that seemed to never end with her!
I Love Her so much and miss her so much! and that's what your offering reminds me of....
all that i miss.
i miss my eydie lynne.
sammy -
wow, how did I EVER miss this astounding perfect poetry you have written. Wow, I want to be able to write like this
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This was very nice and I enjoyed it very much... nice job!
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This has such a beautiful feeling to the entire write...I like the form you use and the message behind the write...Truly a wonderful write.
Tory Lin
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Yemassee made a comment on For a Song:
"You put a lot of work in that ampersand theory. Me? I use it because I'm lazy, lol.
This is in some ways an extention to the one I just read. It extends further however. The first is a mere acknowledgment of man's need to connect. This takes the reader, beyond, into a "what if" scenario, almost romancing the reader. I'm not a big lovey dovey guy, but somewhere deep inside I have this emotion (don't tell that to anyone! ) Well this poem touches that unfulfilled need and like a pin prick, reminds me that it is still there.
Well I certainly hope you've found or will find this type of relationship because I'm with you--this is how it should be!
I need to be silly, for some reason I'm in a serious mood tonight--think "California Raisins" no that didn't do it for me--I lived there for two years, nothing to dance about.
You're poetry is good--it makes me think--but, I don't like to think--it slows me down. Will you think for me? What should I eat tonight, Red Flannel Hash (Potatoes, corned beef and beets fried in a pan) or Pizza. You're doing my thinking from now on."
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A very beautiful song of love and desire, graced with the gentility of a soft heart yearning for the fulfillment of that One, that sole union which destiny dangles as its truest purpose...
I agree with the others that the format enhanced the tenderness flowing forth as a river of wonderful delights...
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Wow! Thats really good, and kinda gives that spine tingling feeling, I liked that. Strong imargery and very creative, excellent job, please accept my applause and wishes of best luck in the contest!!
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Thank you, Jess! Being 'arty' I often add dimension to some of my poems for visual effect (like calligrammes). This form adds a central, extra, message.
~ G
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Lovely poem that caresses the senses as it tumbles from above. A deep song and very creative! The "violet sighs" just pulls the reader deeper into the poem. Thank you so much for entering, Gennelle and good luck in the contest!
~ Nicolette
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Oh muh goodness. I hope you win! This was wonderful...very original. I can't say I liked the form too much, but I have a hunch that you like it, so it's all good. Other than that, just great! ~Jess~
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G, had to stop by and tell you, this is lovely, I have read this before, it is just an exquisite write! I wish you all the best in the contest, Ann
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This is a very lovely write and your flow was well done. I like the concept of this piece. You did a wonderful job and thank you so much for entering, good luck in the contest.
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Oh this was nice. It had a remarkably pleasant flow and was interesting visually. Very sweet and simple. Nice write.
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love the bird ^_^, very awesome poem
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Breathtaking!!!!
Very beautiful piece. Written in a most original and unique way. This form allows the poem to glide down the page like a gentle touch of a lover. -
Thank you for your kind comment and applause, Ron! I haven't seen those movies, nor read the books (not my 'cup of tea'), but I do like Liv Tyler
~ G
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Lilting and lovely
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Thank you so much, Poo! I really enter contests to get a wider readership and, most importantly, gain more poetic friends... the real Gold!
~ G
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I am speechless. Truly the write of an artist. I'm rethinking my intentions of entering this contest. I think I'm in way over my head here.
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Thank you for your insightful comment, passionvine!
Most appreciated.
~ G
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Transfiguring
Beutiful mystic hymn to beauty and divinity in all. I vote it as required reading for all who harbor hate.
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this is lovely as well as it is unique
a great poem you have here
thanks for your entry
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Thank you, Freda! What a lovely thing to say!
~ G
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Pure perfection and beauty..you have crafted a wonderful piece and it is a strong contender for the gold....
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OK another perfect and beautiful entry. I'm not even going to enter because I can't compete! I am very impressed with this poem and I think your style is just amazing! You're right, the ampersand does imply so much more than just using "and". Excellent job and good luck in the contest (not like you need luck).
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this is a very beautiful piece,its so romantic. the form you used was very effective and original, the imagry is stunning, overall a beautiful piece! good job
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Oh my, Wow what can I say, this is ABSOLUTELY stunning, I love the flow, the feel, and your creativity is amazing! Beautifully written and best of luck in the contest, I love it! Ann
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niceee *rav*
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Thanks Hehe! Why am I getting the feeling that you like to read the last chapters of a book first? LOL!
~ G
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You know, I really liked that flying dove at the beginning, lol. I think it sets the right tone for something as romantic as this...lol. However, there were times that I felt it wasn't as imaginative as it COULD'VE been, but as it spiraled down, I thought that it began to tighten and REALLY show its colors! lol Not bad.
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Thank you, I appreciate your giving it another read.
Never heard a person describe the reading of a poem as "funky" before
That's about the best reaction I've had in a while.
~ G
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I liked the S/he at the end. Okay, gotta say the one-word lines cause me to read a poem funky. lol. I take it for granted that most poetry uses line breaks to denote pause or it's just necessary for the form, so when I read this, I kept wanting to pause after every single word, which makes for a long read. lmao. But, seriously, this was a good poem. I read it again and just allowed it to flow from beginning to end, while ignoring the line breaks, and it has a really great feel to it.
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Thank you, Margaret! And thank you for the added historical facts. It's always fascinating to discover the origins of things we use all the time. The Egyptian ankh symbol
(for eternal Life) is actually a sandal strap. I always think of that when I read John the Baptist's words about being unworthy to untie the Master's sandal strap!
~ G
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I like your description of why you use the ampersand. Its history is that it derives from the Latin word "et", and, stylized into one letter. Imagine Et in script, and voila! I like your pun of & as a knotted rope.
The background is lovely too, and the text is nice and bright.
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In the frequency of love, we find the greatest force within our passionate works of art
Blooming from the mind spring of one eternal heart
Romantic love is being eternally joined in our heavenly role
O love is composed of a single soul
Within two celestial bodies is our one soul note
Drifting high thru newborn skies on passionate wings of paradise
In the Garden of Eden is our dance of romance
That shall always fly in the tree of life and found passion within your romantic eyes of paradise I shall forever fly forever reside
Isis rising thru thy branches of one paradise tree
Forever we shall be free
This is the journey of romantic love
This is the journey of heaven above
To be joined as one in the power of the sun
S/He
IS
One from the dawn of eternity
My doves have flown away I am breathless with no words to say
To witness the angelic grace I see within your violet doves of love
A song of peace
A song of peace
A song of peace
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This is absolutely mesmerising and speaks of things so deep , that if not careful one could almost drown in it and never even try to save oneself, simply amazing
Reenie
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awesome poem interestin set up keep writin and good luck!
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I agree with Dark search completely your style has a grace of such amazing flow and melody, that it makes one's soul soar with great joy and excitment.
I enjoy your writings very much.
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That was beautifuly written...i like your style alot...my comment cant do that justice
keep up the great work
dark search -
"The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land..."
2:12
~ G
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a harp in the wilderness
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Purple and indigo are the 'priestly' colours; violet is the colour of mystics and initiates... spiritual quest and commitment.
~ G
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The message contained in these words pale their poetic splendor and power to caress the mind; you have written them in purple that expresses excitement to which there must be a significance. In your comment to PF's comment you indicate that there is one that may be beyond the perception of many wo remain locked by belief, tradition and convention, all of which are coventions born from the hallucinations of man, based on what he experiences in a particular place and time, or mechanisms and structures molded by spirits that have molded these conventions with different things on their minds then they seemingly care to share with others. But in space and time everything continuously changes, beliefs and tracitions, cultures etc. basically remain the same. So, at times matters are turned upside down. It is perhaps reality's way of making the aware in the illusion of life see that changes need to occur and that minds and hearts have to be adjusted to those changes.
Rage -
DeeeeeeeeeeeeP? OK :)
Mattkara!
lol Wait till you see mine. Thank you for reminding me I'm a poet! You'll see soon enough. I'll be right here to post an edit in link after a few minutes to think.
I'm going to show you what I do THANK YOU! Tommy
HERE YOU GO, Enjoy. I got plenty more in me.
http://allpoetry.com/poem/623065
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Thank you Tommy Glad you enjoyed it. It goes far deeper than any really know, who remain locked in by belief, tradition and convention.
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Most Excellent!
This is simply beautiful. The arrangement is lovely. I do that too. Anyway, thanks for an immense pleasure. I'm deep about love too, all or nothing!
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Wonderful
Wow. This is about love, from the bottom to the top! I am turned about and upside down, because of reading from the top to the bottom!
I really like the poem moving on from the physical description to the longing for "your soul ENTIRE"; the oneness of you in me and me in you. This gives a wholeness to the experience that I wish everyone understood.
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Lovely
Hi Gennelle:
You use this style of writing very effectively. This allows you to highlight a word without breaking the mood or thought. A love story to be sure, but to me it says more, because it moves to be as one. For two to be as one, then vows are exchanged to make it a sweet song. Thank you for sharing this lovely write. A gem! Bill -
I love how you connect the words together...this was so beautiful! Enchanting
peace and love
Susan
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This is a beautiful poem. I like the way the words kinda weave together and I love the thoughts. Thanks for this.
Scott
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Thank you Dee. Nothing is "never"...we get more chances than we know, in this... or future lives. With Love, nothing is impossible...
~ G
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Beautiful
Beyond words, beyond thoughts,
wrapped in a long
sigh-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h- - - - -
What might have been, but never was.
--Dee
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Thank you Charisma I'm not sure if it's quite finished yet, it's been formulating for a week or so....Glad you enjoyed it.
~ G
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Great job!!
I absolutely loved this poem. It flows really well, and it's touching. I thought it was wonderful.
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