The FIND🍃 (fantasy amoré)

Unmetered Quatrains in a-b-a-b rhymes. Cowrite #3 with Amy R. It is my pleasure and privilege to compose beside this excellent poetess. If you ever get the chance, be sure to ⁓ you won't regret it!✨

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    The F I N D🍃

        She sits beside a babbling brook

        lost deep in thoughts that lightly flow …

        a tranquil scene, a peaceful look

        where silent dreams begin to grow.

            

        He’s on the other bank so near,

        yet, worlds apart in reverie …

        hushed mutterings he cannot hear,

        from 'neath his shading cherry tree.

        

        Like soothing waterflow lullabies …

        her secrets carried pon soft breeze,

        by lazy clouds ’cross azure skies,

        through rustling leaves of sacred trees.

        

        His dreams transpire to halfway meet

        midstream with hers in swelling bliss.

        Carnality sings its songs so sweet,

        such thought-filled dreams cannot help kiss.

        

        Their brook divides … a silver thread,

        she feels sun’s lurid warmth upon her face.

        With words unspoken, dreams unsaid,

        in this secluded, tranquil place.

        

       Yet, still and all, they touch ’n glow,

        from life’s pure force both ways they’re drawn

        o’er trickling rivulets that flow,

        it’s to these dreams desires hold on.

        

        While as they hold, this distance is breached;

        their long-yearned dreams become entwined,

        in such wondrous ways love’s truth is reached …

        and, two lonely dreamers’ search ~ ends in the find🍃

                Cowrite by Amy R & Richard

                             ©April 17, 2025

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Author's Note

"ARTWORK"
Echo & Narcissus - Oil on Canvas by John William Waterhouse - 1903

(Her-blue, Him-brown)

Please, feel free to offer any constructive critique
you feel will improve this piece and/or our artistic skill.
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Reviews

[Relic]

Another excellent poem, Richard. You've captured the romantic vibe without getting graphic which is something I've seen too much of on another site.

I've noticed you've changed the syllable count toward the end. I'm assuming that's done on purpose to keep the lines from becoming to strict and stuffy?

Your writing is always of the highest caliber. Great poem.

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Tim, long time no see.🤓

Ya got that "other site" stuff just right, but I can also be guilty of vividly naughty stuff … just not with some of the more shy ladies. ; )
I'm so glad you selected this lovely little number by Amy & I to read, review, and find such favor in … I know she will be thrilled, too.
As to, "changed syllable counts toward the end," in the forenote it reads, "Unmetered Quatrains in a-b-a-b rhymes." Yeah, I know how easy it is to miss them … LOL!

Thank you most gratefully, my friend for a great review! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Relic]

My mistake, A great collab by the both of you. :)

[Nova]

I am truly awestruck, you have managed to encapsulated such an incredible feeling, a truly human moment. Reminds me greatly of ballads passed, wonderfully done!

[Richard🖌]

G'mornin', Dear Poetess 🌤

I'm so happy you selected this lovely little cowrite homage to the imaginary notion of romance, sensuality, and desire's dream search … and, I agree, it does dance upon the page like a Ballad of Olde.

That the ambiance of our words left you with such an awestruck, incredible feeling lends a sweet sense of gratification and appreciation for our poetic labors … this is what we write in hopes for, and of course, to please.

Thank you ever-so warmly for sharing this piece with with this humble bard, for your lovely presence, and your delightfully touching praise.

Happy Autumn, Dear Nova! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Richard
Along with all the obstacles in the way, the two managed to "find" each other mid-stream....and then, we know what happens....A beautifully rhymed poem with words of passion, vivid descriptions of nature at its finest,...."his dreams transpire to halfway meet midstream with hers in swelling bliss".....
Thank you for sharing this amazing poetry....
Warmly, B

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Lady Betty 🌷

You always know just the right words to make me blush with gratefully appreciative pleasure … but, isn't this one of the many talents a gifted poetesses possesses?

I'm so thrilled, M'Dear, you've found such favor in this little collaborative write, and I'm sure Amy will be as overjoyed as I am.

Bless you with a dozen rosy hugs! ⁓ Richard🤗

[Betty Hermelee]

You are most welcome Richard
please respond in kind!
Warmly, B

[Richard🖌]

" G L A D L Y " 🎶

[Kady R.]

Hiii Richarddd!!!

Wonderful collaboration with you and Amy!!! You both work so well together and it reads from the page.

It was a joy to read!!! My favorite part was the ending "two lonely dreamers search end in the find." Wonderful end to a wonderful poem. 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[Richard🖌]

Thank you sincerely, Kady 🌾

From Amy and I both, for your wonderfully appreciative words in review.

It's such an encouraging pleasure to know our earnest efforts to write for others' enjoyment has proven favorable … especially, from one as dedicated to poetry as You.

I, too, favor the wrap-up lines, Kady.
Warmest hugs 'n happy blessings! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Kady R.]

Welcommmeee!!!🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[DIVYA]

A beautiful and seamless collaboration with Amy! Both of you have melded your poetic skills to create a masterpiece here. Echo & Narcissus - The subject is so novel and the presentaion is very creative. This poem has just the right touch of sensuality, reverie, longing, distance and proximity. It stirs the reader's imagination and pulls them into the mood. My most favourite is the final verse where the distance is breached, culminating in love's dreams.

I loved the artwork too and the mythologial figures come so alive on the page.

My compliments Richard! And Amy! Very inspring poetry!

[Richard🖌]

Salutations to thee, Divya प्यारा 🧕

The gentle beauty of your heart shines through each sweet nuance of your every word gifted to this rather fanciful notion of a romantic poem.
And, how very fortunate to be invited by such a gifted artist to share her cowrites (rare occasions, indeed).
Then, to be so deeply honored in review with inspiring accolades by one of the site's most consummate poetesses, enthralls a smitten bard beyond the scope of common word … I know Amy will be overjoyed, too. : )

Thank you, Divya Dear, for loving the artwork, and just for being You!
A peaceful hug of heart 'n soul to Thee ⁓ Richard 🕊

[DIVYA]

Thank you once again for all the kindest words, dear Richard. I'm indeed blessed to be thought of with such regard. Its great to be in your very inspiring company. Stay blessed. Namaste 🙏

[Richard🖌]

Namaskar, Dear Poetess 🙏

[Thomas W Case]

Excellent work. Very creative.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Syr Thomas 👍

Your time, praise, and expressed appreciation are very sincerely appreciated! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Tumi]

Such a lovely story on how they entwined despite been worlds apart,
I'm a fine of such rhythms that makes me heart dance as I read along and the rhyme scheme completed it all, its such a heartfelt piece or work sir.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you sincerely, Tumi 🙏🏼

It's encouragingly gratifying to know you've found favor in this sensually lovely little romantic cowrite, by Amy R and I.

I know she will also be very pleased by your praise! ⁓ Richard🖌