An Elusive Dream

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 a million times
A truer truth has never been uttered
The ultimate in feelings sublime

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

My love and I are truly fortunate
To have found this illusive dream
An enigma that's puzzled this old world
Since man came upon the scene

Trying to define the meaning of love
Is like trying to describe the wind
We feel the effects that both can have
But the visual comes from within

It's only a matter of perseverance
Love eventually will come your way
Take heart and show a little patience
Soon you'll be dancing love's ballet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
May 17, 2015 at 11:17 PM
Wow...this piece is so beautiful and flows so effortlessly. I really treasure that third stanza. Your gentle, poetic optimism shines lovely in this masterpiece. I love how you bring back perseverance, and make it a statement in your last stanza. I am so impressed. I will remember your birthday; August 11th - born with the sunshine on high no doubt! Mine is December 13th. Think it fits me. Hehe. Love this gem... it made my evening. : ) <3 Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
May 18, 2015 at 5:58 AM
You have a way of raising my spirits to the stars and beyond, my dearest friend! The sweetness in your soul is unmatched, dear Laura!!! Love, Jack xxxxxx
Jones Avatar
April 13, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Mr. Ellison, I hope you and your wife, hold onto each other as tight as you can my friend. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
Ellison Avatar
April 13, 2015 at 9:12 PM
It is so strange to hear "Mr. Ellison"! This site is friendly and doesn't stand on formalities! My wife Cathie and I will celebrate our 14th year in August! She is my second wife Linda past away in 1999 with breast cancer! Huggsies, Jack xxx
Andresen Avatar
August 8, 2012 at 5:50 AM
....a "love`s ballet"(?)...lol...cute. - Describe love is not easily, but you have done a good job here Jack - like it a lot - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
August 8, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Have you never danced "love's ballet"? LOL Thanks again my dear friend Anne Lise! Great big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxx
Dennis Avatar
August 7, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Enjoy reading this, especially the fifth verse. Great Job!
Ellison Avatar
August 7, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Thank you my friend for your very kind words! They are very much appreciated Maxeen! Hugs, Jack xxxxxx
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