It never came as dancing flames
To set my heart on fire,
Nor did it come as stormy seas
That filled me with desire.
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Wow! A perfect poem :) The metaphors are just beautiful.Thanks for sharing.
Some chose of the ego in a mate, others from the heart, this one seems to be of the heart, it is certainly written that way, touching love story Valerie.......
Though the title of poem is dust of gold but poem itself a gold in it... Nor did the moon extend her glow Upon your countenance - No stars did ever light your eyes; Enough that you should glance....words flow with intense emotions, deep love & beautiful sentiment..brilliant job ma'm
And now through life I’ll ever walk With you here by my side - Forever I will cherish you, My love and life-long guide beautiful line
Always a dust of gold, your each word here and they all together to become a big stone of gold in poetry form...lovely as always_Soul
i am speechless when i read this... very lovely with intense emotions and imagery fabulous thanks for share this beautiful poem
A lovely poem rich in vivid imagery and overflowing literary images..
your natural flow, your identity, by the rhythm one regular reader might guess your hand, the last stanza culminates your point beautifully...flow is something God- gifted and you are blessed with it! ! !
A golden poem, Valerie, which touches the heart. As usual your poem is rhythmical and musical and casts a spell on us readers! GREAT!
Lovely! Love doesn't always announce itself with a party, but comes creeping in sometimes like Carl Sandburg's fog.
a vvvvvvvvvvv nice poem...loved it.......Smile, the slighest curve in the face can do wonders! ! !
Tenderness, my favorite word, how full of it this poem IS! ! ! , Like a soft kid glove or a piece of silk, Val, my hat and heart off to you. A perfect example of the power of words that can reach the soul and leave their imprint
I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.- Mother Teresa...beautiful like bewitching melody..i am a fan
Love which ever way it comes and contentment are to be cherished, with a healthy dose of objectivity and respect for both parties. :)
This is magnificent. Thanks. No stars did ever light your eyes - just one of the lines I really enjoyed.
A beautiful text, filled with the tenderness of honest love.