MY LOVE FOR ADRE

a poem for my sister

My love for Adre

 

Divine love I share.

Pure bliss I declare.

There is no other with this bond

that you and I hold.

Solid as real gold.

A vibrant and sparkling diamond.

 

How truly flawless

our songs of sweetness.

Hands held close to our pounding hearts.

You in Africa.

Me in Australia.

We both live in different parts.

 

You have protected me

like a strong Elm tree.

You have given me a treasure,

one that has no price.

A precious life spice.

Loving you my greatest pleasure.

 

You see my sister,

you are my river.

Eternally feeding my soul.

To you I come home

where ever I roam.

Together we are the whole.

 

Looking at the moon

I feel so in tune,

knowing that it will shine on you.

Bound we are by blood,

boundless living flood.

Our friendship will always be true.

 

I wish for you now

that spirit will endow,

your dream of all the butterflies.

Harness its power

on the sunflower

with our futures, brightest blue skies.

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I took a challenge to write in a specific form as I have been "formless all this time" :) It was fun, and with this simple poem I declare my undying love for my sister.
The photo was the best passport photo I have ever seen, taken a while ago and is my favorite photo of her. She still steals hearts where ever she goes. A truly beautiful soul.
The little picture was taken by my oldest daughter of her two sisters; I pray their bond is as strong as mine.

More about the Form:

Fives 'n Eights (or) Doubledown Style 3
Original form created by
Richard W. Jenkins
© 4 May 1987

Reviews

[Inject Positivity]

This is so adorable! The genuine love that you have shared here is absolutely beautiful and touching... I can feel every word that you have spoken for her... Being this far away from each other is so heartbreaking but this what brings you two more close to each other... I really loved the way the poem speaks up so many details about your relationship with her, the very little things about you and her is flowing in this write... I must say this is one of the sweetest dedication to a sister I have ever seen... I loved the rhyming of the poem and of course the the form you chosen... A terrific write... God bless you both of you...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Elmarie]

Hi Dhiman
I am blessed today as this is my second review from you. Thank you for your heartfelt message it touched me and sniff left a little happy tear or two. :)
Blessings
El

[iamshadowine]

this poem is filled with emotions! i loved that about this poem!
"Looking at the moon
I feel so in tune,
knowing that it will shine on you."
these lines are literally my favourite right now!!
keep writing :DD

[Elmarie]

Thanks Shadowine a lovely review :)

[Robert Parlange]

I like the images in this poem; your sister as a river, staring at the same moon at night. We are both separated from our sisters; yours in distance, mine in death. Blood does bind us over space and time. You are right about that picture. I could get lost in those eyes.

[Elmarie]

Beautiful words Thank you Robert for popping in. El :)

[William Liston]

I love this poem's content and I enjoyed the way you described your sister in this, but I must be honest, I don't like this particular form. Even when Richard did it, I didn't like it. It just seems like it doesn't flow well to me. I did, however, enjoy his four's and eight's form. That would be a good one to try.

-William Liston

[Elmarie]

Thanks for your honesty dear William always a good quality :P I will check it out the 4 and 8. I might rewrite this poem in different forms and see what happens :) I will stop by and read your latest poems shortly as I do enjoy writing.
Blessings
El