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Author's Notes: "Thinking of You" is my first real foray into open phrase free verse writing. I plan to do some more of these writes on focused themes from time to time as I continue to experiment with different vehicles and means of poetic expression. Also, I wish in particular to dedicate this write, this poem, to my very good friend and Irish colleague, "Liam Mcdaid." Liam and I have already collaborated on a number of shared free verse writes that have been posted over these last few weeks on PoetrySoup. And so, it is in Liam's honor that I dedicate this poem to him for the grandness of his character, the passion of his feeling for poetry, and his wit and laughter in making all of this a lot of fun to do!! And so Liam, this one's for You!! And be sure to wash down your celebration with some Irish . . . Mate!! Spill Ink!! Cheers, Gary. (Gary Bateman - October 20, 2014) (Free Verse poetic format)

Categories: allegory, beauty, celebration, emotions, feelings, i love you, and imagery.

Giving into emotions wildly passionate in thought but softly thinking realizing meaning dreaming during an evening walk listening to the tone of my heart conquering shyness and pity kissing the lips of nature so golden A mounting trail of grief and tears real and salted in a wound so fresh finding beauty so pure and honest forgiving all in a moment’s flash finding love again so sweet so pure eyes moist crying soft part of the soul running fingers through hair so soft I seek your presence always intense in feeling hopeful in intent always playful always sweetly kissing your lips gazing deeply into your eyes touching holding feeling My love is present forever this soul moved and cherishing golden tear drops emotions pure dry their splashes laughter comes living each moment to fullest pitch saying only “Hi” and never goodbye full of meaning most wondrous true How precious our love is always ancient treasures no greater nor grander wishing always everlasting memory wanting the best against all odds seizing the day making all joyful crying and forgiving always making our spirits our souls one Walking in that sweet summer wind all cares away emotions present embracing warmly and often caressing in the moist warm wind kissing most divinely and often finding our destiny and love so true crying tear drops rejoicing in life Angels and happiness pervade our thoughts the light the intensity the feeling so consummating our oneness whole dreams fulfilled passion rewarded our hearts beat now as one as one under Mother Nature’s umbrella passion love emotion feeling forever Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, Germany (October 20, 2014) (Free Verse poetic format)

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Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/23/2014 5:51:00 AM

What an inspiring and glorious hymn to love, mein freund, Gary! A majestic monument of romanticism! A seven times seven!

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/23/2014 3:39:00 PM

Demetrios Mein Freund!! You are so gracious and always so kind. I'm thrilled that you liked this romantic write--and thanks for your vote of confidence with the "7" rating (or 7X7 is a "49"!!) -- even better. My Best Wishes, Gary

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/22/2014 8:57:00 AM

wow!! each poem I read from you brings to some magical world.. :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/22/2014 5:55:00 PM

Thanks Olive very much!! You are so kind here. I do also enjoy your works too a great deal. I will do my best to drop by your site whenever I can. Please stay in touch and will certainly do the same. All the Best!! Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/21/2014 5:08:00 PM

You just floored me with this beautiful poem of yours, Gary. Very beautiful indeed and so full of love, well the still romantic soul in me sees it like this. Love it! Give you a well deserved 7 my sweet dear friend Paul! :) and thank you so much for reading my work. Your comments mean the world to me. Much appreciate it. Smile! :) take good care! Hugs! Love and God bless you! xxxx D.

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/22/2014 5:59:00 PM

No problem at all "D." I will do my best to stay in touch. I do also enjoy the depth and variety of the various poems you write. I have so much to write about and to say as I've found my poetic voice now. Time is the thing that always works against us as we write and try to do multiple things. Cheers!! Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/21/2014 2:30:00 PM

- A really beautiful poem Gary! - So beautiful lines from the beginning to the end - I have read the poems you and Liam have written together, they are amazing! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/21/2014 2:59:00 PM

- Liam is one talented poet, I read a lot of his poems - I love the way he writes ... real and from the heart :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/21/2014 2:45:00 PM

Anne Lise, So nice to hear from you! I'm glad you liked this one. I'm still exploring and writing on a number themes and styles. With Liam, we are doing at least three collaborations per week or so. I've influenced him and he's influenced me. This was my first solo write doing the open phrase free verse style. Liam's influence!! I must check out your latest poetry too! Cheers, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/21/2014 9:52:00 AM

ah gary just touched me so deeply dear friend so humbling such warm beautiful affection brought tears to my eyes smiling thank you thank you feels like i could not say it enough a true friend

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/21/2014 2:51:00 PM

Liam . . . Me Irish Mate!! I'm thrilled this one made an impression on you!! It was even dedicated to you by me!! Your influence is obvious in this write. My wife loved it too! And so, this means you have to tell me how many Leprechauns with sparkling green eyes and pointy ears you really know. Cheers!! Gary

Eve Roper

Date: 10/20/2014 10:36:00 PM

Beautiful write Gary, I love the emotions of happiness and love. :) eve

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/21/2014 2:54:00 PM

Eve thanks so much!! I put a lot of thought into this one and certainly enjoyed the outcome with it as I finished the write. Best Wishes Always!! Gary