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 ©
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Congrats on your win with this very great work..Sara
Anderson-Throop Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Thanks Sara, glad you enjoyed the read! V
Johnson Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 8:49 PM
What lovely, yearning lines. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Anderson-Throop Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 6:42 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
A  Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM
congratulations..... SKAT
Anderson-Throop Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Thanks--always enjoy a comment from a busy hand...V
Dietrich Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 4:37 PM
a deep one on love, and very original and creative this is . Congrats to you on the winners list.
Anderson-Throop Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Thanks Andrea...will be back online after Aug 28th, so hope to be in more regular contact! V
A  Avatar
August 3, 2013 at 9:39 PM
you are a good poet... SKAT
Anderson-Throop Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Now this is one I treasure--coming from you! V
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