Only In My Dreams ✨ (kismet)

Rhyming Quatrains in Iambic Pentameter with abab rhymes.

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  Only In My Dreams ✨

In sleepy dreams of kindred spirits wed …

it’s these I run to, chasing through the night.
Before my eyes are closed, such dreams are spread
together, heart and soul ~ in fevered flight.

Live thee, but naught lost glows from yesteryear,
when now sweet songs are sung of destiny.
What's held there in your dreams to so endear,
that you might think you cannot find in me?

“Yours is the sweetest heart,” I’ve always said …
though, needing many answers -- so, it seems.
If you should realize why joined hearts sped,
you'd have no need to run from passion’s schemes.

I’ve kept my deepest dreams for you to share …
yet, find I cannot have you all my hours;
for, you belong to one whose love’s unfair,
while I am wholly captive to your pow’rs.

Embraced in dreams, those moments we’ve held dear;
they’ve turned to fading memories, it seems.
Still, dream I must, for it is e’er so clear
M'Love … you’re mine ~ yet, only in my dreams.

Richard W. Jenkins

   © 28 Dec 2023

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Author's Note

"Scarlet Amaryllis" - a favorite photo from my Private Personal Stock"

Please, offer whatever you believe will better this piece and/or my skills. ✍🏼

Reviews

[Marie]

Oh, what a heartbreaking write! Lovers who can only be together in dreams, only then happy while life has to be lived apart and unhappily. This beautiful poem tugged at my heartstrings as I read and it is a poem which could be applied to so many 'lovers' world wide. Love the rhyming scheme and the little gems of allegory dotted here and there throughout. Your poetic pen paints a very impressive sketch of the lovers who long for togetherness and fulfillment! Poignant, yet romantic and a truly splendid write. Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Dear Marie 🥀

I do agree with the clear understanding essence of your sentiments regarded by the sadly fated inferences flowing ever-so painfully throughout this piece … yet, all too many online lovers can easily relate.

Thank you, Marie, for your beautifully expressed enjoyment and appreciation of this gentle, but deeply emotional piece.

With most grateful hugs to Thee! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Poetic Beauty]

To have loved someone so deeply yet the have another “life” for whatever reason hurts the soul on a level that is almost indescribable and we often revisit and meet those lovers in our dreams

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Lady-Poet 🌾

To "feel" the graciousness in your keen words of wisdom assures, ever-so deeply and truly, the enthrallment of connecting sensations with another through earnest poetic efforts.
How thrilled I am to receive your compassionate grasp of pangs derived by unrequited love.

A grateful smile of thanks 'pon thee this day! ⁓ Richard 🍀

[Poetic Beauty]

I think we all have felt those moments in our life and can relate although I have to say you wrote about this so eloquently

[Richard🖌]

It's when the heart of a true poetess or poet speaks that common words wed to stimulate eloquence.read moreIt's when the heart of a true poetess or poet speaks that common words wed to stimulate eloquence.

Thank you, Dear Poetess, for your beautiful compliment.

[Thomas W Case]

Brilliant. Powerful work.

[Richard🖌]

G'morn, Dear Poet 🌤️

I hope this finds you well.
Thank you sincerely, Thomas, for reading another of my humble efforts … and, most certainly, for your gracious praise, thereof.

Many blessings to thee, Fine Sir! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Susan 🦋]

Oh how the heart has a way of choosing its path. Nothing else comes close or compares to the desires felt for another. Those dreams forever suspended in time and kept alive in a longing heart. Always present, always tugging, always a reminder, and always juggling pleasure and pain. Only In My Dreams, says it all. Beautifully composed, with an equally beautiful image. Your words, expressed with every true emotion, is absolutely a pleasure to read and review!

[Richard🖌]

Good afternoon, Susan 🌨

I heard you're having heavy snow today … please, stay safe on the road and keep yourself warm and dry.
Your preview is a poignantly beautiful poem in itself, and speaks ever-so direct and true to the core essence of my emotion and intent when composing … you always grasp my poetry so very well.
I agree with you, too … the picture is beautiful; it is one of my all-time favorites that was made at her home and given to me a few years back by my best friend … I am so very pleased you like it, too. : )

Thank you so much, Susan, for such lovely compliments and for sharing this deeply felt piece! ⁓ Richard🖌️

[poetgurl]

Now this is one wonderful written write here,
So beautiful and such a wonderful flow on words.
Love the rhyme scheme as well.

[Richard🖌]

Bless you, Meg 🙏

For selecting this deeply touching piece with your warming touches of expressed appreciation and praise.
That you love anything about my efforts makes a bard's heart sing.

Thank you ever-so gratefully, Meg ⁓ Richard🖌

[Soren]

Dreams, poetry, others dear all love affairs that we hold close in our memories and what else is there? Very nice to read and full of meaning.

[Richard🖌]

Greetings, Soren!

Thanks for dropping-in to leave your romantic sentiments and praise … so glad you found meaning in my humble words.

A Merry New Year to Ya! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Patricia Wedel]

A Love Affair is Poetry when Holly trees and Ivy sing 🎶 of Gifts wrapped in Ribbons of Blue Satin.., Mistletoe kisses are reminiscent of gold rings and Promises.. destined for the New Year. I Believe… tenderly, Pat

[Richard🖌]

Salutations, Dear Pat 🌾

It is so very nice of you to drop by for such a thoughtful read and beautifully poetic commentary, on this rather fantasy-laden little work from my wishful pen's imagination.
Yes, indeed, we see heart-to-heart! "Mistletoe kisses, gold rings, and promises" are certainly gifts of romantic
endearments to treasure and embrace.
Yet, who I ask, but You, could say it with such poetical aplomb?

With my warmest thanks and a, "Merry New Year, Chère Dame Poète La Mien!" ⁓ Richard🖌

[andrew mitchell]

A most enjoyable read Richard. The style of writing gave the poem an old worldly charm from the romantic era. The only thing missing is the wax stamp but alas is not possible. Another professional written piece by you Sir. Hats off to you.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Andrew 🌾

Most grateful I am for your visit, your words of praise and inspiration, and for noting the unique style of this piece.

A tip-o-th' hat to Thee, as-well! ⁓ Richard🖌