In Eternity ⁓ (heart-whispers)

Unmetered Quatrains in abcb, defe, etc; rhyme scheme.

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In Eternity ~

When above tall stately pecans,
yon pale moon rises in ebon skies,
cattails dance soft to gentle breezes,
as rushes wave their last goodbyes …

there comes a yearning in my heart
that nothing can quite quell …
I wish you’d changed your mind,
beside me, stayed a longer spell.

The whippoorwill, she beckons,
a song forlornly blue …
from every naked branch, your voice
whispers to me, it’s true.

Swooned turnings of my heart,
each beat a lonely tune.
I know I’ll never smile again;
for, you left me too soon.

With lowered head I wander
down paths we strolled before …
with every stone your feet upturned,
remembering all the more.

'Midst fragrant rows of evergreen
we swore our lovers’ vows,
carved our names into the bark
… made love beneath their boughs.

I hope you’re happier than me,
that your new love treats you sweet;
and, every chance he has he takes
to make your dreams complete.

’Pon Autumn leaves I see your smile,
golden waves of grain your hair …
in each sunlit cloud on high,
your image lingers there.

In lovely faces on every street,
I look to see if it is You.
With each new breath that I take in,
you’re in it breathing, too.

No doubting now, nor can there be;
for, nevermore I’ll be alone.
All through my veins your essence flows,
deep in my core, through every bone.

Each gifted kiss, in wondrous bliss,
was Paradise in harmony …
love’s embers ignite our soaring flames,
to forever burn ~ in eternity.

Richard W. Jenkins
©2017

Author's Note

Something from last Autumn the impending Winter chill must have inspired … it may be a bit too long for some.

Helpful, well-intended critique and comments are always welcome …
thank you most warmly and sincerely, for sharing your time with me! : )

Reviews

[Isabella Ivy]

*sighing. O, how lovely! This rhythm feels like dancing. Nothing forced or complicated, just two lovers waltzing through the trees as easily as the breeze itself. What a sweet place to visit, this good poem. It felt too endearing for relating to the sorrow he was feeling (sorry). The taste of sweet love overshadowed it. Thank you for the pleasure of reading your words! Isabella :)

[Richard🖌]

Oh, Isabella!
You so warmly spoil me, M'Lady … but I'm keeping everything you said! ; )
read moreOh, Isabella!
You so warmly spoil me, M'Lady … but I'm keeping everything you said! ; )
Thank you, as-well, dear lady-poet, for brushing my heart so softly 'gainst your own … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[Richard🖌]

(the rest you can't read)
Thank you, as-well, dear lady-poet, for brushing my heart so softly 'gainst your own … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

[Isabella Ivy]

The pleasure was mine!

[Richard🖌]

Not all of it … wink*

[Giulia King]

Beautifully written poem, Richard! The words dance around in my head and the picture is so vibrant and colorful :)

[Richard🖌]

Dear Gullia,
I cannot thank you enough for selecting one of my pieces to read, review, enjoy, and praise so sweetly.
Your words dance in my head, too … warmest, most grateful hugs to you! ⁓ Richard : )