Monthly Archives: June 2017

What is it that compares with you, my dear? Where bides, where would, what could, it be? The sparkling stars in glory do appear, Yet darksome seem beside the eyes of thee. The sun throws out his splendid shafts of … Continue reading →

I picture your face In your picture that’s newer, Where the bloom of aged youth has departed. But for me it has all Of the beauty of truth And wise gentleness there getting started. I picture your face As you … Continue reading →

How can I love you more each day? I only know I do. And is this all I have to say? I only know it’s true. I cannot summon words for this; The speech of time is done. There is … Continue reading →

Her aging lover swept her off her feet With his lips so warm and his eyes so sweet. The dream of being carried, spun around, Was in his voice of music—oh, what sound! Her loyalty to youthful dreams was real, … Continue reading →

As you leap from the cliff That is three feet high I catch you with laughter And love in my eye. I catch you and keep you And won’t let you stray, Or else you’ll be leaping Again, I dare … Continue reading →

I used to be so independent; I never needed anyone; I stood aloof and so transcendent, But now, there’s you. I used to be all to myself, yes, My imagination was enough, yes, I never needed anyone, no, But now, … Continue reading →

I imagine your medium voice, Medium sweet, medium rare— Oh, that sounds like a steak! I chew on it and rejoice! So juicy and tender and fair! Oh you, my dear medium one! Please, don’t ever be well done! My … Continue reading →

The rain keeps fall, falling and falling, Keeps right on falling all day. Her book is calling, calling and calling; She cannot keep her away. She just keeps reading, reading and reading, Keeps right on reading all day! She’s seeking … Continue reading →

So smart, so sweet, so kind, So lively in your mind; So pretty, oh, so pretty, So calm, yet coy and witty; So funny, sharp and cool, Not anybody’s fool; So bright, so sweet, so fair, So thoughtful with your … Continue reading →

I stand and see you; You are standing, too; One curled hair singing, “I’m as tall as you!” I look you very straight; You look straight at me. We are happy, both, To see what we do see. I reach … Continue reading →

Youth’s dreams may live in age’s gentle heart; Deep passions wake to make one great last start; Yet holding back with taut and tight’ning rein Are all those fears of being hurt again. So let her grow, accept that wrong … Continue reading →

Oh yes, it’s true, I fell for you, And I will fall my whole life through. Yet I do rise in falling so, For your love lifts me as I go. Yes, lifts me up past all lone days When … Continue reading →

Oh, if I could happy sparrow be And follow you each morn, I’d cheep and cheep to make sure ye Would never walk forlorn. Then you would stop and look at me And tilt your head so sweet That I … Continue reading →

Love said to me, “Love deep, all the way down.” And so I loved, And now I wear Love’s crown. It’s not of thorn, It is not heavy gold; It is not hot, And no, it is not cold, But … Continue reading →

To market, to market, to market you went, Leaving me in a mood of confusion! All this “Ha” and this “Hee, And this well-watered tree— Oh my hat! Is it all an illusion? Only this I know true, you are … Continue reading →

To market, to market, to market you went, Leaving me in a mood of confusion! All this “Ha!” and this “Hee!” And this well-watered tree— Oh my hat! Is it all an illusion? Only this I know true, You are … Continue reading →

I do not make commitment to love you every day, For I know I will love you till time has passed away. You’ll be right here beside me in every poem I write, Where wisest you will guide me with … Continue reading →

You are so smart, so wise, so intelligent, So witty, so prettily clever, beautiful ever, Judicious, prudent, sage, and again so wise, The loveliest mind I will ever find, My adorable friend and my Lady of Light, And oh, so … Continue reading →

We loved, we married; I was true. I thought my life’s whole world was you. And then you threw my love away For my sly brother on that day. That day when I was crossed for “fling”; That day you … Continue reading →

Altruism says that you should live for others, that you should regard their wants, needs, and very lives as more important to you than your own. Why? “Just because. Now shut up and obey. If you don’t obey we will … Continue reading →

Though you are far, so far away, My love grows stronger day by day. Your voice I cannot even hear; I ‘magine it so light and clear. Your accent? I don’t even care; I know it’s sweet and very rare. … Continue reading →

Oh, how many times can “I love you” be said, And how many times can two spirits be wed? For yes, I do wed you each day with my mind Where millions “I love you’s” to speech are inclined. O … Continue reading →

Dear Lady too old for love, You are my rose, and my dove, My earth, my star and my sun, My life, or else i have none. If love can triumph o’er time We two have friendship sublime; If novels … Continue reading →

Oh yes, it’s true, I fell for you, And I will fall my whole life through. Yet I do rise in falling so, For your love lifts me as I go. Yes, lifts me up past all lone days When … Continue reading →

Some men think that jewels are treasure, Some men think it’s gold; Some men think a dream is pleasure, Still dreaming when they’re old. But I know you, and you’re the measure Of riches yet untold. Your coin of loving … Continue reading →