Speaks Volumes Poet Quatrain

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Songwriters: David Coverdale / Ritchie Blackmore

Deep Purple - Soldier of Fortune

Lovely lady you know I am a drifter
Life didn’t need to move any swifter,
So many tales over the years,
A drifters life doesn’t consist of fears.

When I told you all about my days,
I’d hoped that in so many ways,
I could take your hand and sing to you.
Caress you with my songs with a view,

You asking me not any more to wander.
And having you grow so much fonder.
That didn’t happen as I hoped it would.
My wanderlust held me as only it could.

Now I am older, my songs echo the sound.
Of perpetual wind turbines going round.
I guess a soldier of fortune I will always be.
A weary traveler, wandering aimlessly.

So many times I looked for something new,
In reality I was just wandering without you.
Days n nights were cold, you weren’t here.
Songs echoed but were no longer clear.

My heart jumped when I saw you near.
My mind played tricks you were not here.
Now I have grown old, nights still cold.
I lament as I see now my life unfold.

In reality, I just wandered without you.
The songs echo in the distance so blue.
A soldier of fortune I will always be.
If only you had agreed to lay with me.

If only you had agreed to stay with me.
Now a soldier of fortune I will always be.

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Karen Jones March 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM Back again to say that this is so charming full of romantic angst! Congratulations on your win! Speaks Volumes March 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM Thanks so much Karen.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 19, 2024 at 12:34 PM - Back with congratulations in the contest :) - hugs Speaks Volumes March 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM Thanks so Much sweet Ann- Lise.

Robert Schatz February 28, 2024 at 10:55 PM Congratulations on POTD! (I love the last two lines.) Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 11:07 PM Thank you Robert

Sam Scott February 28, 2024 at 10:16 PM Hey x SV so lovely to see you honoured with Poem of the Day. Just marvellous! Sx Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 11:07 PM Thanks

Bill Baker February 28, 2024 at 9:48 PM Congratulations on your POTD, S.V. Enjoy your special day for recognition, my friend. Bill Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 10:03 PM Thanks so much my Texan Friend,, Wen

Malabika Ray Choudhury February 28, 2024 at 7:01 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Dear Poet. A touch of melancholy reminiscing a lost love - most beautifully presented in a rhyming verse - enjoyed your captivating piece of writing. Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 7:13 PM Thank you so much dear Malabika.

Brandy Nicole February 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM Sometimes, it's just not meant to be. Your words hold so many moments and emotions, each one curling softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful, yet tender and sad, all at the same time. Congratulations Speaks Volumes, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 7:12 PM Thank you sweet Brandy so very much

Nancy Kaufman February 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM Good evening Speaks Volumes, A hearty congratulations on your POTD, Quatrain. I especially liked your reference to "songs echoing the sound of perpetual turbines going round". I could really Invision this worldly wanderer, aged and reflecting back on this lost love. Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 3:18 PM The original by Deep Purple had Windmills going around. My "rewritten version" of their old song had to "update" a tad. All I did really was re-write their song (posted on my poem) in my own words as the contest requested, but thanks for your comment.

Robert Sidwell February 28, 2024 at 2:11 PM Congratulations on a deserved POTD! Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 3:16 PM Thank you Robert very much

Robert Gorelick February 28, 2024 at 2:02 PM Congratulations on your POTD! Your portrait of lovelorn melancholy strikes a familiar, resonate chord. It seems the love most of us truly crave is always beyond reach--elusive, perhaps illusive. Maybe that's what heaven's all about. Bravo! Robert I Am Anaya February 28, 2024 at 3:31 PM Hey S.V! I posted your wonderful review on R.G.'s book review space just as you filled out the form for me. Thank you, my friend!!!! I think I know why it didn't go through for you...your e-mail address ending in .au ~Anaya ;) Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 3:15 PM If you know the Deep Purple song it should strike a chord. All I did was re-write their song into my words. (As the contest required) Not worthy of all this attention. - Did Anaya explain what happened with your review ? So sorry. But I will jkeep trying.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2024 at 1:24 PM - Back with Congratulations, S.V. :) - hugs Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 3:12 PM Thank you lovely one

Regina Mcintosh February 28, 2024 at 12:16 PM Wonderful poetry. Congratulations on POTD. God bless you always, love, Gina Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM Thank you lovely Gina

I Am Anaya February 28, 2024 at 10:36 AM "My wanderlust held me as only it could" and there it is! Decisions in life that determine our fate can be regretful in our silver years. Congratulations on POTD S.V.! Compelling from beginning to end. Great rock song :D also "Hush" I Am Anaya February 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM !!!!!!! I love the Jemma videos, she is awesome!!!!!! I Am Anaya February 28, 2024 at 3:33 PM i'm not a big fan of Deep Purple, never heard the song, but I do know "Hush" right? Yes I got your e-mail, my love! Thank you!!!!!!! it's taken care of. Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM Read my last Email...I keep telling every one its just a re-write of the song I posted on the page, 2 members of the band Deep Purple wrote the song. All I did was re-write it in my own words. Anyway thanks Anaya :)

Hilda Greenhough February 28, 2024 at 7:35 AM Congratulations on POTD. Enjoy your day. Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 7:53 AM Thank you Hilda

Paula Goldsmith February 28, 2024 at 7:14 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a great write/ending. Enjoy your blessed day with your wonderful win........... Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 7:53 AM Thank you Paula

Linda Alice Fowler February 28, 2024 at 6:11 AM I love the repetitive nature of "wandering without you". You are terrific dear friend - congratulations on the honor of POTD! :) Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 6:46 AM Thank you dear friend, very much.

Christina Bowring February 28, 2024 at 4:58 AM My dearest Wen - wow! Another magnificent poem from you. I’m so happy to see your name here today for a very worthy POTD. This is such a captivating, beautiful piece from the first word to the last. So much melancholy and reflection here from a weary traveller who now regrets the past. Immense sadness rings out and grabs the readers heart. The last six lines are so poignant. So touching. So beautifully expressed. Many congratulations to you. Big hugs of admiration and luv xx Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 5:33 AM Thank you dear friend, very much.

Sotto Poet February 28, 2024 at 4:30 AM An exquisitely poignant and deeply affecting piece of writing, enchanting the reader from start to finish, Wen. Heartfelt congratulations on receiving a thoroughly merited accolade for a POTD Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 4:41 AM Thank you dear friend, very much.

Karen Jones February 28, 2024 at 2:32 AM Back to say a huge yay and congratulations on an incredible potd! Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 2:39 AM Thank you Karen, very much.

Daisy Meadows February 28, 2024 at 2:19 AM A beautiful poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 2:28 AM Thank you Jeanette, very much.

Beryl Edmonds February 28, 2024 at 2:06 AM A most moving, emotional write, captivating from beginning to end. Congratulations on receiving a well deserved award for poem of the day… Beryl Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 2:27 AM Thank you Beryl, very much

Unseeking Seeker February 28, 2024 at 12:39 AM B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, SV Speaks Volumes February 28, 2024 at 12:54 AM Hahahah Thank you Seeker. Lets hope as I didn't notice, not too many do. Then I wont have myriads of thank yous to write,

Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2024 at 11:37 AM - "The songs echo in the distance so blue" ... I would be a stone if I didn't shed a tear reading this poem, S.V. ... so beautiful and touching - hugs Speaks Volumes February 26, 2024 at 7:41 PM Anne-Lise my sunshine thank you so very much for letting me know that you liked my poem. You are dear lady with such a tender heart.

Jay Narain February 26, 2024 at 10:23 AM Beautiful poem with desires of love and sadness in hopes. Well penned. Speaks Volumes February 26, 2024 at 10:47 AM Thanks so much Jay glad you liked it Thanks for the comment my friend.

Karen Jones February 26, 2024 at 3:12 AM Your talent in writing this awesomely beautiful piece is amazing! I love it in its entirety! But if I pick a favorite verse… “ My heart jumped when I saw you near. My mind played tricks you were not here. Now I have grown old, nights still cold. I lament as I see now my life unfold.” This is so deeply emotional and I can’t find proper words for praise so thank you for sharing Speaks Volumes! Speaks Volumes February 26, 2024 at 3:46 AM Karen I am flabbergasted that you liked this so much, and very proud at that same time. I feel so honored that my poem was enjoyed by yourself and thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment. I wish you could see the smile on my face right now. Very best wishes from Wen :) Karen Jones February 26, 2024 at 3:16 AM Of course I forgot to say best wishes in the contest and that I put this in my favs!