**love Lives On With Memories (Revised) Comments
(In the following poem I used the Scottish stanza, a six-line unit rhyming aaabab popularized by Robert Burns. I composed this before reading any of Robert Burn’s poems using this form. I liked his format and would suggest that you read some of his: HOLY WILLIE’S PRAYER, EPISTLE TO JOHN LAPRAIK, TO A MOUSE, and TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY. You might prefer his format too.) Go to
http: //www.robertburns.org/works/ for his complete works. However, I couldn’t find “Epistle to John Lapraik” even though I found that poem in a literature book.
As long as there are memories, true love lives on
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Ben this poem is truly lovely...I must try this format...You inspire me to write again. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
We will not find in life what’s worthwhile to share, unless we learn to love, forgive, and not betray. Rachel Ann Butler
Our deeds must rise from deep within a human core where love begins to grow and finds its first release, just as surely as the waves will reach the shore. A beautiful piece Ben using a rather difficult rhyming format. The last stanza is exquisite...Thanks for this lovely poem...
A stunning poem Ben. There is so much wisdom and philosophy in this flowing poem and I am so glad Robert Burns introduced this wonderful rhyming scheme. Memories are so precious and you have succeeded so well within the confines of the rhyme. Thank you for introducing me to another interesting format. 10 love Karin
This is a stunning write, Ben.You let your readers enjoy your words from end to end. I was glued to your very touching piece. I would love to set this in music to really enjoy the whole piece. I particularly love these lines.... Time is always passing as we count the years. In and out of season we grow with sorrow and tears. Without hope and love we cannot live without fears or face the challenges that daily come our way. We will not find in life what’s worthwhile to share, unless we learn to love, forgive, and not betray. Thanks Ben, for sharing me your talent.This is the best poem that I have read today. And it makes me feel good. Take care and God bless you, Meggie
truly a wonderful piece.. with tons of truth. There are so many forms out there and so many forms yet untried.. gosh... the task to do them all is daunting. I want to try as much as possible. Inclusive of this one. thanks sir.
Marvelous work! I admire your ability to maintain tone, direction and wealth of content within the limits of the strictest forms. Robert
this is well written dear ben, , great love always stay in memories..
This truly is well done, and the form holds through all the way. well done, Ben!
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7/19/2025 1:28:12 PM # 1.0.0
To think about love in the past and based on memories is relaxing and healthy because it removed stress and you feel better. However, it is more relaxing when love is with you in the present tense. That I prefer. Well penned, there is honesty in this piece.10+