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A Love Letter Without a Stamp

Ascending Everest in my head,
Offered me nothing near a view,
As magical as what I see before me.

She is a beauty like no other.

Her eyes like a she-wolf,
Hunting on a winter’s night.
Her voice like the singing,
Of a swan by the sea.

She appears to me,
As the blossoming rose,
Trapped amidst the nettles.
Like the worshipped sun,
Shining proudly behind,
Feeble obscuring clouds.

I am not Cú Chulainn.
Such a hero’s shadow,
Would cast me from sight.
My deeds will not be sung,
For her to swoon over.
Like a twin inside the mirror,
When I leave I will be gone.

But still I gaze at her.
An eighth wonder I would say,
To any who asked me.
Trapping my vision,
To my heart she glows,
Her radiance shaming,
Purest silver and gold.

If only I could forge myself anew,
In the image of the heroes of the Gael,
Then would she see me?
Would she recognize,
A heart that quickens at her glance?
A soul on fire at her words?

Everest’s views,
Present to me a blank canvass,
When compared to her,
This glorious beauty in front of me.

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  1. Date: 5/2/2013 4:52:00 PM

    Wow.....congratulations....

  1. Date: 5/1/2013 6:18:00 PM

    Ross, a nice winning poem in the "WORD PORTRAIT" contest :-) *LINDA

  1. Date: 4/30/2013 10:21:00 AM

    Ross, excellent portrait using a comparison to Mt. Everest, enjoyed it. Congratulations.

  1. Date: 3/13/2013 5:31:00 PM

    Ross. your poem is amazing! I love it;-)! Congratulations on your wonderful win in Nathan's contest~ always*LINDA

  1. Date: 11/8/2012 7:19:00 PM

    hey ross this poem brought out the girls image clearly to visualize the warmest feelings of your heart !great job my man.hope your having an excellent time with poetry soup.

  1. Date: 10/2/2012 4:25:00 AM

    Hi Ross. Thank you for sharing your poem. You relly do know how to sell a view :) Nice poem. Welcome to Poetry Soup - Shaz

    Walsh Avatar Ross Walsh Date: 10/2/2012 2:08:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    thank you!
  1. Date: 9/30/2012 3:22:00 PM

    I found it to be quite refreshing and fantastical. The subtle hints of spicy romance were very cleverly disguised in flourishing language.

  1. Date: 9/30/2012 2:13:00 PM

    Welcome to Poetrysoup and thank you for sharing your poetry with us Ross Walsh. Love, Carol