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When We Love

...comes the force of awakening like tenderness and fire an intimacy that stands at the edge of new time works differently reshuffles life in heart hammering excitement invested with hope to push aside the boundaries of impossible two people shaped by each other's needs drawn together in physical ease when words shake down reserve when touch morphs into love sometimes tangled and knotty like heartbreak in country music if we just climb high enough if we have the courage to carry on if forgiveness transforms silence disputes fall by the wayside we change through loving eyes vows that summon us forward that never numb with age Does the world know what it ought to cherish? to woo a full humanity to mend the battle scars of war when we know a visionary change that lives on in the love we leave behind Poem composed: August 23, 2022

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Daniel Turner

Date: 4/25/2023 8:40:00 AM

This is excellent Brian. i believe the world knows what it SHOULD cherish but that doesn't mean it does, sadly.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 10/18/2023 6:54:00 PM

Greetings Daniel, I appreciate your stop and insights. You are quite right about the world's willed blindness to darken what it ought to hold dear. Be well. Brian

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/23/2023 10:35:00 AM

Truly, "does the world know what it ought to cherish?" I love your first lines, "force of awakening like tenderness and fire!" Just two of your marvelous, oh so creative images. Congratulations on your win! Blessings!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/23/2023 11:08:00 AM

Your congratulatory message, Sam, is much appreciated. The contest placement was something of a surprise. Hope that you are well. Sincerely, Brian

Mark Toney

Date: 1/22/2023 2:09:00 PM

Brian, your inspirational poem reveals the power of Love and asks the tricky question, "Does the world know what it ought to cherish?" and then outlines Love's worldwide potential. Congratulations on your win on Mile 24 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Two more miles to run before the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/22/2023 2:22:00 PM

Greetings Mark, My sincere appreciation for the recognition in your Marathon of verses. Best wishes, Brian

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/20/2022 3:05:00 PM

There is so much here to like Brian. I am having a hard time choosing just one thing to like best. In the end, I think the world does not know what it needs or should cherish. Very insightful Brian. :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 10/20/2022 9:57:00 PM

Very thoughtful of you, Linda, to comment so positively on my entry in the "Love" theme contest. One commentator called the piece "mush," so your upbeat input is most valued. Be well. Brian

Thomas Wells

Date: 10/3/2022 7:55:00 PM

This is a beautiful, moving poem full of hope and moral meaning. I am reminded of what Charles Darwin says in "The Descent of Man." One of the most essential characteristics separating humans from other animals is the human ability to feel and express love for others in the human community. -Thomas

Brian Sambourne
Date: 10/3/2022 8:07:00 PM

Thank you, Thomas. The Darwin quote is laser light perfect. My small piece is perhaps a small homage to Darwin's brilliant insight. With much appreciation for your stop by + encouraging comment. Be well. Sincerely, Brian

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/5/2022 9:11:00 AM

Sometimes in this world forgiveness is not so easy. I can't imagine being a child whose parent/s are killed in a war and has to live in a single parent home or is orphaned. I can think it might be hard to forgive who did the murder/s of my loved ones that I depended upon. Thank you for sharing this wisdom and your visit to my page with a nice comment. Sara

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/10/2022 10:03:00 AM

Hi Sara, You are so right about the daunting wave of forgiveness. It sometimes just won't wash over the one aggrieved. The atrocities of war mangle the victims for life. How does one overcome that? And yet some do. Be well dear lady. Sincerely Brian

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/2/2022 8:22:00 PM

Brian, Beautiful, heartfelt and poignant. So much truth here. Messages of love that live on because of us and through us forever. Love it ! Blessings to you, Susan :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/3/2022 4:55:00 AM

Hello Susan, My appreciation for your visit to my page + the supportive comments made. Difficult to avoid cliche when writing about love, though one tries. Sincerest regards, Brian

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/2/2022 8:44:00 AM

"when touch morphs into love". Yes, it is that powerful. What our world needs now, is more Agape love. Your thoughts curl gently around my soul. Many wonderful blessings to you, Brian. Hugs, Brandy

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/2/2022 3:56:00 PM

Your thoughtful comments have made my day, Brandy. I am reassured by your remarks + those of others that there is some merit to my submissions. Be well. With appreciation, Brian

Adl Of

Date: 9/2/2022 7:46:00 AM

You are blessed dear Brian to have loved and received love. God bless you and shower external happiness.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/2/2022 3:59:00 PM

Greetings Adl, Very kind of you to comment + wish me a loving life. I have been blessed indeed. May your life be rich with love too.Sincerest regards, Brian

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/31/2022 1:28:00 AM

I'd like to think my wife and i have achieved most of what is in your beautiful and knowledgeable poem, Brian, Being it's our 60th anniversary in December.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/31/2022 5:40:00 AM

Congratulations to you + your wife, Harry, as you celebrate 60 years together. Quite a milestone. Thank you, too, for your affirming take on my posting. Sincerely, Brian

Gary Radice

Date: 8/28/2022 7:55:00 AM

I echo all that has been said Brian. I'll add that I'd really like to hear your poem recited. I suspect it would add even more depth and heart to the overall feel of the poem (if such is possible). I like your repeating of the words 'when' 'if' and 'to' .. they add a certain emphasis / stress to the lines in which they appear. Free verse fascinates me. It has its own set of rules. Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/28/2022 12:11:00 PM

Many thanks, Gary, for your supportive words + for the recitation idea. I'll see if that can be achieved. I suspect though that free verse isn't always valued as it skirts rhyming rules. Your analysis is always valued, Gary. Be well. The best to you, Brian

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/27/2022 9:11:00 PM

Wow Brian, your poem sings of love in all aspects and your last stanza is so incredibly beautiful. A fave for me! Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/28/2022 4:20:00 AM

My appreciation for your thoughtful message, Connie. Love is a challenging subject as limitless words + expressions have been written on the subject. Originality is daunting. My offering is but a small attempt. Sincerest regards, Brian

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/27/2022 3:08:00 PM

Endearing sentiments. Enjoyed the read. Congrats on your win, Brian.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/27/2022 3:49:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. So good to read so many fine postings. Best wishes, Brian

Valsa George

Date: 8/25/2022 9:17:00 PM

When people are in love, there comes the 'force of reawakening', reshuffling life with hope invested and reaches unprecedented heights pushing aside the boundaries of what is possible. Love has such magic ! Really great poetry, dear Brian. All the Best in the contest.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/25/2022 9:43:00 PM

You are most kind in your appraisal of my posting, Valsa.There is much to say about love. My piece doesn't give love's complexity a full airing by any means, but poet's struggle with the challenge. With appreciation, Brian

Charles Messina

Date: 8/24/2022 7:33:00 PM

Excellent poetry, Brian. So well composed my friend. Thanks for your recent visit. Hope all is well! Best wishes in the contest. Charlie

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/24/2022 7:46:00 PM

Thank you, Charles, for your affirmative note. My expectations are low in the upcoming contest. But I forge on with my free verse addiction. Sincerest regards, Brian