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A True Enigma

How does one describe true love
But a feeling deep down in your soul
Intangible, a mystery, a true enigma
We're all actors playing a role

It's why this world keeps turning round
Been repeated countless times
The truest passion we'll ever possess
The ultimate in feelings sublime

Imagine a world without this treasure
An armada of empty vessels
Floating along on a nothingness sea
Riding life's precarious trestle

My love and I are truly fortunate
To have found this illusive dream
An enigma that has long puzzled us all
Since man first came on the scene

© Jack Ellison 2012

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  1. Date: 11/25/2012 2:07:00 PM

    My true love is having a night out with the boys...When my two sons were home on Thanksgiving break... I think they pigged out on movies at home, popcorn, and pizza. When my hubby came home from work he joined them (they invited him so he'd pay for the pizza) LOL... They were happy doing their guy thing, bonding... My three little loves got along quite well. You might say their 3 ships finally came into the same port... and there were no pirate attacks... just smootheeee sailing.

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/25/2012 5:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Have seven sons with seven diverse personalities from the blending of our two families but when you get right down to it, they are all cut from the same cloth! A great bunch of guys that we are both very proud of! Sounds like your guys are similar! Yee haw! Love Jack xxx
  1. Date: 11/25/2012 11:04:00 AM

    I'm enthralled. I love the word "enigma" and that is a true description of love. Who can explain it. Great poem, Jack! :) Glad you've experience the wonder of it all. Hugs!

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/25/2012 11:39:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    The most glorious feeling we humans can ever experience! Sweet love! Big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 8:43:00 PM

    Got to feeling a little low//began to wonder why//hadn't read Old Jack for four whole days//pert near made me cry!//I got caught up again//I nearly read 'em all// Hey! stop on by and read some Jack//y'all will have a ball

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 8:51:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Sorry... having a little trouble keeping up lately. In the midst of designing the upcoming winter edition of our 32 page full colour newsletter! I promise to look up your latest though! Thank you kindly my friend... happy thoughts, Jack
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 4:53:00 PM

    Yes, true love is something special..Not everyone experiences it in a lifetime..Enjoyed reading your passionate and romantic work..Thanks for stopping by..Your kind review is always appreciated..Sara

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 4:57:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Sara for your kind words... they are very much appreciated! Love and big hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 3:28:00 PM

    beautiful piece of writing..very beautiful.. tnx Jack, tnx.

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 4:15:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    My sincere thanks for your very kind words my friend! Keep smiling... Jack
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 2:35:00 PM

    wonderful,Jack wonderful

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 4:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Richard for the GREAT review of my poem... warm wishes, Jack
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 9:14:00 AM

    Absolutely beautiful...and how lucky you are to find your true love. Mine died at a young age, I do not think it is ever the same. Thanks for your comments on my poem "Music." It is another way for me to emote. Chopin... ahh...Chopin, my favorite. Although, I do not think he would like my arrangements on the electric keyboard (I still use my piano). Hugs....Holly Moore

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 9:42:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Since childhood, my whole life has been enhanced by my love of music with it's many genres! Love your reply, dear Holly... hugs, Jack xox
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 8:40:00 AM

    Yes a life without love is empty and lonely. You have captured the meaning very nicely Jack, blessings ,Carl

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 8:47:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    A great big thank you my fellow Canuck! Much appreciated!
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 8:05:00 AM

    So true such a mixture of things..never the same twice aye? Light & Love

    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 8:16:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    The road to true love of course has many pitfalls... not always smooth but true love transcends all and survives nevertheless! Thank you Debbie... big big hugs, Jack
    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/24/2012 8:07:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I think most people think of love as a feeling, however in reality it is a Verb. We actively love our partners. In a society that is so caught up with feelings when the glow wears off the relationship goes away.
  1. Date: 11/24/2012 7:01:00 AM

    I am glad you found each other. There can be no greater gift than love.

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/24/2012 8:09:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    See comment under Debbie's, I was responding to you Jack.
    Ellison Avatar Jack Ellison Date: 11/24/2012 7:27:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You sure have that right, and the older we get the more we understand what love and life are all about!