Always

I'll always be here for you,
where else would I go.

But for you, my heart is lost, 
in dream..
to counting sheep, 
and always will be so.

I don't need a better picture of you..
than the one that plays in my mind.

Two hands held so close to my heart,
and you always were so kind.

Keep me near like a smile..
one you used to hide.
A whisper of your beautiful name
to my faithful heart.

It's never too far..
                           after all, 
my hands hold back approaching tide..
to catch you when you fall.

I'll always be here for you,
where else would I go.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hoffman Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
So heartfelt and beautifully written, Richard. I love the dreamy flow.
Harp Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Dear Raven, I really like this poem, it flows along... "Keep me near like a smile, one you used to hide."
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Hello Quote Theraven although this poem is noted as a rhyme, to me it reads as romantic. I enjoyed it. enjoy your day my friend../Darlene/
Rose  Avatar
October 9, 2021 at 6:55 AM
Heh, are you still joining us coming Wed. ? I never received your email ? Hope you are . It would make me happy,
Lawrence Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 12:54 PM
Beautiful ...heartfelt. Filled with moments of time stored in the love of your mind. Belated congrats on POTD ! Blessings, Susan :)
Theraven Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Hello Susan, Thank you, love 'Filled with moments of time stored in the love of your mind' Will always ever be enough. -Richard
Gauthier Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Aww ~ beautiful, Richard. Congrats on your well deserved POTD.
Theraven Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 6:11 PM
Hello Line. Thank you for all the smiles. -Richard
Mcintosh Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 8:31 PM
I can't believe I missed this somehow. I so love it. It's a gorgeous poem. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Theraven Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 10:23 PM
A whisper of your beautiful name, to my faithful heart. -Rochard
Proxenos Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 11:39 PM
Belated congratulation Quoth the Raven, on deservedly being awarded POTD what a beautiful, caring, sentimental poem. I simply love it Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Theraven Avatar
May 30, 2021 at 10:24 PM
Hi Jenn, thank you. -Richard
Jayasankar Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:17 AM
What a sweet poem... I just missed to wish you on your POTD... so sorry Richard... Hearty congrats on your POTD... God bless... ~ Ani
Theraven Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:25 PM
Anitha, Thank you, nothing for you to be sorry about. I'm sure there were other poems more deserving. But I'm thankful just the same. -Richard
Chiri Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 7:02 PM
Richard what a lovely piece you have written! Beautiful!
Theraven Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:22 PM
Thank you Brenda, I know you have a big heart that understands 'always'. -Richard
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 4:32 PM
I can see how this would be a POTD. So well deserved. A most charming poem.
Theraven Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:18 PM
Andrea, Thanks. Yeats would be okay with that. -Richard
Neumann Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 3:05 AM
What a tribute ...
Theraven Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:17 PM
Thank you Kai. Left its mark on the true of heart I guess. One's that understand why the question mark was given a rest. -Richard
Ligon Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 4:45 PM
This is so sweet. You sound like a loyal man. I didn't realize this was POTD! Congratulations!
Theraven Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Hi Juliet, No. But I've always loved the Indiana Jones movies and mysteries of ancient Egypt. I've only been to Italy (Rome, Naples, & Pompeii) in Europe. Bermuda in the Atlantic, and through the Panama Canal (both directions) on sea-and-anchor duty from the Pacific side. And of course Mexico & Canada. I suppose there's a Mediterranean cruise line that visits Egypt's seaports in Alexandria or Cairo. -Richard
Ligon Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:45 AM
I have not. Have you?
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 10:02 PM
Hi Juliet, Thank you for that comment. Hey, just a thought; have you ever been to see the Great Pyramid of Giza? -Richard
Callus Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:56 AM
Romantic, sentimental and reads like one of the everlasting classical poems of love, Richard. ~ Regards // paul
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 9:33 PM
Paul, I climbed the mountain of comments to yours. Is that thanks enough? No, I suppose not. What motivates a soul to give someone there all. Especially the young who've seen so little of the world. Perhaps in part due to wretched hormones. But older and wiser learn the loneliness of one. Much better to travel with her to a favorite park than to go it alone to the Great Pyramid of Giza. What are your thoughts? -Richard
Rose  Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Ah, this one touches the valve of my heart, a fav amongst the rare ones Richard, there is something so comforting in knowing that someone is loyal in love, Always what a beautiful idea that never goes out of style. Thank you for sharing your heart today, :)
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 8:35 PM
Mystic Rose Rose, Thank you for the rare healer's touch, I think I've learned what draws the mystic out. Afraid the loyal term may be lost to another time. Then again, there comes a time and a place where everything old is new again. "Pussycat pussycat where have you been? ~~ "I’ve been up to London to visit the Queen!" // "Pussycat pussycat what did you there? ~~ I frightened a little mouse under the chair!" -English nursery rhyme
Rodrigues Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Lovely sentiment! Congratulations on POTD!
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 7:53 PM
Kim, Thank you for that sentiment-al comment. Many blessings in poetry for you this week-end. -Richard
Wolf Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 7:54 PM
I guess I 'dropped the ball' on this one, Richard. I must have tried to make a fancy, one-handed catch. Congrats to you on POTD. Many blessings, Gershon
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 7:42 PM
Gershon, Thanks, the ball is still in play for one last down. Though a Hail Mary pass never hurts once in awhile. -Richard
Lindley Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations my friend on this wonderful poem being awarded as POTD. To me such is a truly deserving recognition for a very fine poem composed by a very fine artist/poet. A fav-- God bless...
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Thank you Robert. The Tolstoy to my Chekhov. The chess player to my checkers. King me. -Richard
Laurie Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 5:42 PM
Hello Richard ... a verse well worth the recognition of POTD - well done Richard - Lindsay
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 1:59 PM
Hi Lindsay, Thanks for the recognition for a verse. Though I like my steaks medium rare; I prefer my poems well done. Heh.. -Richard
Michael Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 5:14 PM
A love thing...Nice one. Congratulations Quoth TheRaven on POTD.
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Arturo, Thanks, and yes, 'A love thing'. Also devotion and hope in a whispered prayer. -Raven
La France Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 2:41 PM
Richard, so beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, peace _Constance
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 12:17 PM
_Constance, Thank you for that. De we look for answers to questions of life in other's poetry? I do. After all there's hope in 'I may', and real power in 'I will'. But true romance' magic made when two hearts reach for an altered answer in 'I do'. Always. -Richard
Dietrich Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 2:16 PM
hey, either I did not notice it when I came here the other day or you did not have it yet, but I see you now have congrats for POTD. BIG congrats and well deserved
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Hello Andrea, Thanks, I really like the word 'hey'. It's perfectly suited in modern day poems. -Richard
Buehler Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 11:51 AM
A poetic treasure such as this, is a reminder of just how precious true love is. Congratulations on POTD, Richard. Evelyn
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:52 AM
Evelyn, Thanks for the 'love'. Hope we all have a name we whisper in devotion. I'll be looking for your sunsets and songbirds. -Richard
Trifiatis Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations on the POTD honor my dearest friend, Richard. Wonderful writing! Blessings
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Demetrios, Thank you, your words mean a lot to me. I know the past days have brought sad tidings for one so gifted and true of heart. May you be blessed in your day for your presence & friendship, and more importantly your penchant for forgiveness.. -Richard
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 12:24 AM
A very wonderful choice for POTD Richard. Enduring love, the kind that is unconditional and reassuring is beyond romantic. It tugs at the heartstrings. Beautiful my friend! Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor. Blessings, Connie xxoo
Theraven Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Hello Connie, Thank you for that comment, from one who has stirred the Soup so many times. Glad for a chance at it every once in awhile. Wishes for your day, one blessed with Star Ships and love. -Richard
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