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A Search for Love

Love is found when least expected.  …  by poet

Rudolph was strolling along a winding countryside lane, 
humming a love tune.  The clear sky shone bright, and merrily
bright birds were twittering as they flew from tree to tree, 
whilst a brook was bubbling as it wended its way 
to a river that flowed nearby. Still Rudolph was dejected.  
Love, alas, had passed him by. Nature failed to attract him.

Despite his meanderings around the surrounding countryside, 
he had not found his soul mate to make his life complete.  
He was particular in his requirements, seeking perfection.
 
Suddenly, he took a different path towards the wide river.
There sitting under a willow tree, strumming a guitar
Rudolph saw the most beautiful woman of his life
Her eyes were closed, but Rudolph instinctively knew 
they would be verdant like the grass she was squatting on.  
Her golden tresses fell in gentle curls, her red lips inviting.
Could he have found his angel on earth?

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Kerr Avatar
May 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Congratulations on your triumph with this work. 16 beautiful lines indeed that paint a clear picture of a genuine love quest. Thank you so much for reading Emotional Shrapnel and your observations on it Howard
Rodrigues Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Back with congrats!
Andresen Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
- Congratulations on your sixteen beautiful lines poem, Victor :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Victor, back to congratulate you on your first place win. -hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"A Search for Love" is a lovely write. Great picture to go with it. So True... When we look we do Not find. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a lovely day writing away.........
Gifford Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Hello Victor this is a beautifully romantic write, and a pleasurable read. Good luck with the contest, my friend.
Andresen Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
- What a beautiful and romantic poem, Victor... spring is the time for flowering even for love :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Greenhough Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I see I must await the ending. Good luck with the contest.
Bayles Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Wonderful imagery. This is a great fantasy poem.
Kitchin Avatar
May 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Victor, a captivating and romantic poem. Best of luck in the contest. -hugs
Singh Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A young mind has the natural craving to find love. In the poem he looks for it in a serene place.The truth of life you have penned very nicely and accurately.Wish you the best.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I was thinking it was the reindeer but obviously not. A sweet love story, Victor.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
mmm…maybe! He will have to sit a while and find out. Romance in your blood! Hugs
Buehler Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This is an enchanting tale of someone literally looking for love. It's nice to read that he's possibly found her. Thanks for sharing. :)
Empress Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Ah a question i would like to know the answer, now as i read! How descriptive and beautiful is the way youv painted imagery throughout here dear victor! An exquisite poem as always! I love how it ends, and how evocative too it is! Pleasure reading your poem today! Sending you light always! Best wishes for the contest
Buhagiar Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
And they lived happily ever after. Light to you.
Godwin Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Every time I visit you it seems you have romance on your mind, in your ink and, well, those places. Your poem is beautiful, Victor. On the 5th line down, I think you want an 'a' in front of river. He either found an angel or ate some hallucination causing berries. Thanks for reading me and missing me while I was temporarily busy with life. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
DiMino Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Maybe...I pray for Rudolph, and all other potential mates temporarily alone. If the river direction doesn't do it, try the mountains -- but, as you say, keep trying.
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