L Milton Hankins Poet Rondeau

Come For Me, Love

Come for me, Love, in a July
When summer surf is running high
Watching steamers on the sea’s crest
Like we did from our lovely nest
On the beaches in old Dubai.

Since you are gone, I often try,
As I watch fancy yachts go by,
To choose one you would like the best
                        Come for me, Love.

Thoughts of you, my tears never dry
After all these years, I still cry,
Life, for me, has lost fonder zest
Since you went to eternal rest
I long to join you when I die,
                         Come for me, Love. 

Written July 19, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger July 22, 2022 at 9:31 PM I believe that our loved ones do come for us when we die, and it is the most wonderful thing to see them again. L Milton Hankins July 23, 2022 at 9:12 AM I would like to think that is the case. I do not know, but it is truly wonderful to think that way. I have told people when we die God awaits to welcome us, not judge us!

Jenna Logan July 20, 2022 at 4:50 AM Melancholy in daydreams hurts the heart, but it does wonders for poetic thoughts. Nice one, Milt. L Milton Hankins July 20, 2022 at 6:32 AM So true. Thanks!

Terrell Martin July 19, 2022 at 6:09 PM Nice little remembrance poem, Milton. Your mention of Dubai reminds me of a number of years I spent living and working in Alexandria, Egypt. A place where one can smell ancient history in the air. Makes me want to write about it and I think I will. Thanks for sharing and triggering my own fond memories. Cheers, Terrell (AKA "Terry" Martin) L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM I'm delighted my poem triggered this response in you, Terry. Write about it, and I shall look forward to reading it. Thank you so much for your comment.

Robert Gorelick July 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM Appreciate this yearning rondeau of love and lost, looking forward to reading more. L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 5:08 PM Thank you so much, Robert.

Michael Tor July 19, 2022 at 2:26 PM Such an endearing write Milton, for a lovely soul. Your words share a love that few find in life. You are one of the fortunate one's to do so my friend. Your love radiates from your heart and is shown in these acknowledging words of your beloved. She lives in your heart and is in your being forever until that day that you rejoin again with her. Wonderfully written. God bless you, until you meet again... L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 2:32 PM Aw, thank you so much, Michael. I really appreciate your affirmative comment on my poem.