A Search For Love's Companion For Contest

A Search for Love’s Companion        Terza Rhyma

                           If treach’rous men detain you in climes hot—
                           I’d battle sandstorms in the zenith noon,
                           Outwit the kidnapers –despoil their plot.

                           If you be lost at sea in dread typhoon,
                           Tho’ rescue ships may falter –all a ’shred--
                           I’d plunge shark-depths –prepared with my harpoon.

                           I knew my parents slept in true love’s bed-- 
                           Tho’ sought I substitutes—they’re empty shells--
                           (Refuse to think of lonely tears I’ve shed.)

                           Like Dante, I have glimpsed my share of hells,
                           But know that light exists in lover’s eyes--
                           In voice abides the intricacy of bells.

                           With diligence my search will carry on-- 
                           When our souls meet-- twill signify love’s dawn



V Anderson-Throop 29 July 2013 ©

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/11/2013 2:02:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this very great work..Sara

Victoria Anderson-Throop
Date: 8/12/2013 6:39:00 PM

Thanks Sara, glad you enjoyed the read! V

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/9/2013 8:49:00 PM

What lovely, yearning lines. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Victoria Anderson-Throop
Date: 8/12/2013 6:42:00 PM

Thanks, Joyce--glad you enjoyed the read. I was pleasantly surprised so many people enjoy this format...I always feel out of sync with the world.....V