LIFE'S SONG⁓

Be still my heart is this breathtaking! I've yet to see such beautiful poetry here. Oh how I crave to craft skills such as this.

"At night, soft whispers you may nigh hear of …   
o' do not fear and turn to run from such;   
for, only ‘tis the kiss of winds above   
in chilling flight … upon life’s lips, its touch." 💖   

Oh-MY!
  How wondrously beautiful your giving, gentle heart, M'Lady … the warming touch in your words sweep me.
  Such praise and appreciation from a poetess of your caliber far exceeds any a humble bard such as I could ever expect … but I shall treasure them deeply, nonetheless.✨

Thank you, ever-so warmly and gratefully, Dear Lady-Poet … hugs 'n softest love to thee 🍃 ⁓ Richard

Thank you for being so gracious but you are the poet.. I am merely pretending to know what I'm doing! You are by far, one of the greatest here.. your writing is nothing short of exquisite!

You say such sweet things to me. : )
  I love your poetry …you're very original and creative.
  Your poetry stirs me.

Big hug! ⁓ Richard

Most grateful for such stirring.;)

Thank you most warmly, Dear Poetess. 🍂

Yours! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Wonderful Elizabethan feel to this ... splendid rhyme ... timeless feel about it ... *sigh*...

Think you so, dear Lil',
   Such lovely things you said to caress a bard's hopes.

Warmest blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

Lyrical breath here is refreshing. The sensuality of nature, life and death. Powerful. Thank you for sharing

Gratefully yours,
  I thank you most humbly for selecting this Sonnet to read and comment on with such favor.
 "Sensuality" I am surprised to receive in reference to this piece, but I know there are those who view a poem in differing measures from the norm.

Again, thank you sincerely … brightest blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

Hello, Rascal,
Thank you sincerely for reading this rather sombre Sonnet and for the encouraging accolades of my poetic skill … I am truly humbled and grateful for the recognition.
This Sonnet has won several awards and contests, so your praise of it is well and justly placed.

Thank you again! ⁓ Richard : )

Boy, Rascal!
  That's a whole lot of poems, but I see you joined here in 2011 … long time ago.
  I might be interested in your book.
  I'll be by soon to read and review for you.

Thanks for the chat! ~ Richard : )

Breathtaking poetry! Beautiful! :)

Such effulgence, bright and pure …
sweetly delightful, warming allure*

I bow in a glowing blush! ⁓ Richard 🍃

I'll admit I'm not familiar with an English sonnet, nor am I with your work,
but a friend of yours pointed me in your direction and I have to say
I'm glad he did. This piece has the most graceful flow
and is done with such a beautiful choice of vocabulary.
It's been a long time since I've read something this enjoyable,
thanks for sharing...

Hello, Kasai 🌸    
  I am ever-so grateful you've selected one of my humble poems to read and review, and even more-so for the intelligently inspiring, insightful  words of praise and expressed appreciation for the effort put into it.    
   Indeed, what more could a hopeful bard wish for from so skilled a poetess (I took the time to read your amazingly gorgeous work).    
   The English Sonnet is that which some refer to as a Shakespearean Sonnet, composed in fourteen lines of ten-counts each, or five poetic feet (iambic pentameter).    
   If the form appeals to you, and you think you would enjoy learning it, I am a long-tenured teacher of poetry, and it would be my honor and pleasure to share such skills with You.    
   If the Sonnet is not particularly to your taste, there are two more of my pieces posted … one, a nice Free Verse example, the other in simple Rhyming Quatrains.    
   When/if more readers show ample interest, I'll post more of a variety of forms.    
   
Thank you, Kasai (a most lovely name), for reaching out with a very nice touch for the author … upon your friend's thoughtful recommendation.    
Warmest blessings! ⁓ Richard 🍃

 Ah, a teacher, the profession of all professions. It definitely shows in your work, it was absolutely flawless.
 Of course I would love a chance to learn more about the English Sonnet, who wouldn't? Honestly, it's very new to me, but I think it's a great place to start. I'm terrible with technicalities and an opportunity to build on that would be amazing.
 I have to thank you again Richard, for taking the time to review my poetry and for a chance to learn something new; I'm looking forward to it.

Kasai

Yes, Kasai,
  The Sonnet can be an exciting challenge, even for the experienced poetess or poet who has not yet studied its wonders.
  Teaching this form to you will be a pleasure.

Thank you for your trust! ⁓ Richard

WOW! Such talent on display here a perfect sonnet and the subject matter took me to a different world. Your descriptions we perfect and created a world I would like to spend some time in - great stuff :-))))))

Thank you, David,
  I haven't been onsite for an extended period, which accounts for my lateness in responding to your excellent review.

Your words both inspire me and gratify my humble efforts! ⁓ Richard 🍃

You have written an extremely lovely piece here.  I, a kasai above, know nothing of sonnets and really know nothing if poetry. I posted my very first poem here April 21, 2019. So only of recent have I realized that i was capable of such a thing.  Have written several since all free verse.  They are simple, but very much from the inner core of me.     I recognize I will never be the creme' de la creme', but I also recognize that I have a knack for reaching into another's being and that the message is clear, concise and recognizable.  

You mention a book, you mention writing more, but you only have three here.  Would be lovely if you landed on DUP more frequently.  

Thank you for the lovely write.  I also agree with Muse22 about the sensuality of nature, life and death.  Sensuality is where I live and desperate to love.  Beautiful.  

Hi, Elsie 🥂  
  I've ben away for an extended time, which explains why I'm so late in responding to your beautifully rendered review to this lovely, albeit rather melancholy, Sonnet.  
  The Free Verse form is one of my favorites, in that it allows for open expression and offers the writer an opportunity to utilize and practice their skills in metaphor, imagery, syntactic flow, line-breaks, etc; and, allows the reader to enjoy the writer's feelings, thoughts, and ideals in a, normally, somewhat uncomplicated way … I'll soon check yours out. ; )  
 
Sensuality is a very good thing for poets to be passionate about.  
Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Ah, Dear Tim, my honorable poetic friend 🍂
  I thank you most humbly for selecting this rather deeply abstract, image-laden Sonnet in homage to the acceptance of life and death.
  Your effulgently gracious praise and expressed appreciation of me and my poetry have truly blessed an olde bard's humble efforts … I could easily say the same of You. 🍷

Gratefully yours! ⁓ Richard 🍃

Much obliged to thee, Sir Stefan 🤜✫🤛
    Such accolades, to a hopeful bard, are as mana to his earnest labours' aspirations.
    I am truly pleased you selected this Sonnet to read and comment on.

Bless thy gracious praise and respect; with my most grateful thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃