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all the vain things that charm me most
for my wife Odessa
1
forbid me not
to leave your lips alone
though fervent kisses
render me undone
unspoken words
make your mouth-eloquence
superior to
tongue’s lyric evidence
2
forbid me not
to sacrifice my dreams
to ferry you across
swift-river streams
‘tis better i with you
procrastinate
than hurry lone to my
own golden gate
3
forbid me not
when i am twice a child
to guard with trembling hand
your trembling, wild
anticipation of
my toothless smile
old pride lacks dignity
age can defile
4
forbid me not
to weep upon your grave
if i should tarry
while you go, more brave
all the vain things
that charm me most, i yield—
to kiss, to dream, to live
—till i am healed
© Copyright 2020 April 02
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
1
forbid me not
to leave your lips alone
though fervent kisses
render me undone
unspoken words
make your mouth-eloquence
superior to
tongue’s lyric evidence
2
forbid me not
to sacrifice my dreams
to ferry you across
swift-river streams
‘tis better i with you
procrastinate
than hurry lone to my
own golden gate
3
forbid me not
when i am twice a child
to guard with trembling hand
your trembling, wild
anticipation of
my toothless smile
old pride lacks dignity
age can defile
4
forbid me not
to weep upon your grave
if i should tarry
while you go, more brave
all the vain things
that charm me most, i yield—
to kiss, to dream, to live
—till i am healed
© Copyright 2020 April 02
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 3rd Apr 2020
| Edited 5th Apr 2020
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3rd Apr 2020 10:08pm
forbid me not
when i am twice a child
to guard with trembling hand
your trembling, wild
Oh, holy I love that so dang much
This is so romantic, beautiful.. ...
when i am twice a child
to guard with trembling hand
your trembling, wild
Oh, holy I love that so dang much
This is so romantic, beautiful.. ...
6th Apr 2020 5:01pm
I am o so gratified to see you rave so much over these words, Jennifer!
Thank you.
As always, I am often unworthy of the words that flow from my pen. When I least know how a thought will manifest itself, I believe divine inspiration intervenes with an unexpected outcome that I can only acknowledge, rather than claim.
Your encouragement is, nonetheless, of no mean value.
Yours sincerely
cab
Thank you.
As always, I am often unworthy of the words that flow from my pen. When I least know how a thought will manifest itself, I believe divine inspiration intervenes with an unexpected outcome that I can only acknowledge, rather than claim.
Your encouragement is, nonetheless, of no mean value.
Yours sincerely
cab
3rd Apr 2020 10:56pm
An absolutely amazing piece of poetry, Cab. Thank you for sharing this intimacy with us.
6th Apr 2020 5:10pm
I don't know how you do it, Ahavati but, while having your hands full with NaP02020, you still find time to come to my personal pages!
Thank you for extending yourself so generously; your acknowledgment, guidance, and inspiration are superfoods that thrive my progress.
Thanks for the RL.
All the best to you.
Sincerely
cab
Thank you for extending yourself so generously; your acknowledgment, guidance, and inspiration are superfoods that thrive my progress.
Thanks for the RL.
All the best to you.
Sincerely
cab
9th Apr 2020 4:27pm
What a picture perfect rhyming scheme... That is a wonderful testament of love, cab. Such beautiful and sweet sincerity ❤️😊
This is a very special poem. Keep up the great work, you talented wordsmith, you!
This is a very special poem. Keep up the great work, you talented wordsmith, you!
9th Apr 2020 7:19pm
NewB
Thank you!
You lift my spirit every time you have something to say. You always find the positive angles and this is wonderful encouragement.
I appreciate your constant support and thank you immensely for adopting this piece into your R/L compendium.
Yours sincerely
cab
Thank you!
You lift my spirit every time you have something to say. You always find the positive angles and this is wonderful encouragement.
I appreciate your constant support and thank you immensely for adopting this piece into your R/L compendium.
Yours sincerely
cab
