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. :)

[Ash]

This is an amazing poem Richard and I love the artwork I wish I was a wonderful poet like you

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Ash 🥀

You keep at it, Dear Poetess … you have what it takes, and then some.
One day, your poems will shine brighter than mine ever dreamed.

Warmest hugs 'n smiles! ⁓ Richard🖌

[LisaCarol]

Fabulous collaboration! I’m impressed and will save this one. Great work!

[Richard🖌]

Many grateful thanks, Lisa 🙏🏼

For your gracious, inspiringly, and appreciative words in review.

May your day be filled with wondrously warm smiles! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Tumi]

My pleasure sir

[Amy R]

My my heart, I will always look forward to writing poems with you, because it's truly a blessing.🌸🤗
This one t'was another hit for me, lovely work we have woven together...
Happy Easter, have a great day Richard. ✨😉

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Amy 🌈🌷

For the honorable joy of graciously allowing a grateful poet the privilege of blending his humble ink with yours, within your star-kissed pen … I'll be thrilled to write with You anytime. ✒️✨🖊

Yes, M'Fine Lady-Poet, we do synch verrry well together! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Amy R]

Aww, sure thing, we'd write again in the near future, keep well till then. 🤗🤗😉