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An Ode to Love

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Written - 29th March 2024

Ode Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Regina Mcintosh

Love is a smile, a tear, a touch Love says it all and means so much Truly love's what happiness is Pure contentment, delightful bliss Love is gentle and love's refined Love is what brings us peace of mind It is the language of one's heart Devotion in a craft of art A gift of joy in every way Love is the splendour of one's day. Loving someone above oneself That is the true meaning of wealth Being together all life through A unity made just for two Love is the key that turns one's heart Love is forever from the start The sunshine that brightens all days Bringing joy in so many ways Love weaves a blissful habitat And love always boomerangs back. Love raises up one's inner soul Love is feeling special and whole It's the fire that keeps hearts burning Through life's many twisted turning Love ignites the spirit aglow Along the years that come and go Love is a reason for living Two souls receiving and giving Love's an eternal rhapsody An ode to love’s sweet melody.

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/28/2024 2:06:00 PM

Beautiful. Congrats dear friend. love to you and God bless you so much. Gina

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/25/2024 6:26:00 AM

And love always boomerangs back…a key point…when there is no love there is nothing to bounce back…Love the sweetness of the final verse…You’ve sung a beautiful ode to the greatest virtue…Congratulations, Beryl! Hugs ~ Kim

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/25/2024 6:01:00 PM

Thank you Kim, it was a joy to write for your contest… Hugs in return, Beryl

Christina Bowring

Date: 4/4/2024 2:21:00 PM

Such an emotive, beautiful ode to love dear Beryl. This was a joy to read and a reminder too of what true love, unconditional love, really is. I love the graceful flow of the poem and its rhymes. ‘ Love is the splendour of one’s day ‘’ Love is the key that turns one’s heart’’ love’s an eternal rhapsody ‘ such exquisite, well expressed lines. You have captured so much here. Really enjoyed reading this delightful ode. Good luck in the contest. Hugs xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/4/2024 3:53:00 PM

Christina that’s so very nice of you, you’ve touched my heart in a lovely way today, thank you… Beryl

Tonye George

Date: 4/3/2024 3:50:00 AM

Love is so many things and you have described it so well. Great write .

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/4/2024 3:51:00 PM

Thank you Tonye, I appreciate that vey much indeed… Beryl

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/1/2024 6:42:00 PM

Dear Beryl, Reading this was a real pleasure for me. We are given much food for thought by it. If we are fortunate enough to be involved, does our love fulfill all the requirements you mention?

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/2/2024 1:42:00 AM

Thank you again Sotto, very grateful to you… Beryl

Jay Narain

Date: 4/1/2024 9:27:00 AM

Nice ode to eternal love. "Love is a reason for living" captures my heartr.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/2/2024 1:40:00 AM

Thank you very much Jay, much appreciated… Beryl

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/1/2024 6:53:00 AM

Beryl, I enjoyed reading this very much. It provides us with a lot to think about. Does our love (if we are lucky enough to be in the game) meet all the right criteria that you touch upon? You are so thoughtful in your descriptions that I am sure you have lived this. I am very glad for you and all of us who have this understanding.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/2/2024 1:39:00 AM

Thank you Duke, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read and have the understanding. Love is a beautiful gift of grace, it makes our world complete and safe… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/1/2024 3:41:00 AM

What can one do without love? Grieve like I do. But your poetry is astounding. Hugs.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/2/2024 1:34:00 AM

Sadly that’s true Victor. Thank you, stay strong. Hugs, Beryl

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/31/2024 4:04:00 PM

Hi Beryl, I know you worked on this one a long time and I admire you for so doing. I think you are one one of the best poets here. Not blowing your own horn for attention.A peacock! NO! You are a poetess! Yes indeed, that is you. And you are unfraid to write classically! Thumbs up! Pangie xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/31/2024 4:41:00 PM

Pangie, thank you, I do work hard on my poetry and appreciate that you are aware of that. But it goes for you too and all the wonderful poets on PoetrySoup. Bless you… Beryl

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/30/2024 5:46:00 PM

Dear Beryl, Love is a beacon that shines brightly into one's life, and your poetry beautifully captures it. Your deeply moving writing is prized, a gorgeous serenade, The love you so eloquently express and treasure is evident in your poetry, which is both moving and inspiring. I also really like the rhymes. I hope you have a nice Easter.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/31/2024 4:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Sotto, I appreciate your words regarding this ode. Wishing you a wonderful Easter too… Beryl

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/30/2024 5:10:00 PM

Fabulous Ode, dear Beryl. Your poem was uplifting and filled with the love you so beautifully describe and cherish. (Great rhyming as well). I especially enjoyed: two souls receiving and giving, love's eternal rhapsody. Your poem speaks to love's endurance and patinece; I agree it does light up one's soul. Thank you for such a soulful write. Happy Easter, hugs, Sara PS best wishes with the contest.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/31/2024 4:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Sara, your comments are a delight. Happy Easter to you and Bill too. Hugs Beryl