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Author’s Notes: “For Our Love So True” is a classic Rondeau style poem I finished on November 18, 2017. This Rondeau is composed of fifteen verses divided stanzaically into a Quintet, a Quatrain, and a Sestet. Each verse (except for the shorter "refrain verse" at the end of stanzas two and three) is scored at ten syllables. The Rhyming Scheme for the three stanzas is: aabba | aabR | aabbaR. And the Rentrement (or Refrain) is indicated in the Rhyming Scheme by the capital "R" at the end of the Quatrain and the Sestet. (Note: The syllable count for the refrain expression, "For our love so true," is five syllables.) The message of this Rondeau is based on the romantic motif that "a true love between two people lasts forever." I melded this theme into the greater ethereal notion that a true love between two mortals is indeed part of God's greater divine love as souls eventually leave their earthly mortal coil and make their ascension to Heaven in the presence of and assistance from angels. (At least, this is what I've tried to metaphorically represent here.) Enjoy the uplifting message of this very special poem. (Gary Bateman – November 19, 2017) (Rondeau)

Categories: angel, god, heaven, imagery, metaphor, spiritual, and symbolism.

For Our Love So True For our love so true lasts now forever For I knoweth I shall leave you never, Here on Earth ‘n later in Heaven’s light, Whilst God is with us on this cosmic night, Angels sing to us with all due pleasure. Our passions are beyond mortal measure, As we walk tonight, hands held together, We know our emotions feel now so right For our love so true. God’s divine love is our special treasure, Our souls, are bound now together ever, We ascend now with the angels in flight, We bask in God’s holy blessings tonight. With our souls now one, no one can severe For our love so true. Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, November 18, 2017 (Rondeau)

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Robert Lindley

Date: 12/16/2017 9:46:00 AM

Magnificent poetry my friend! Your creations are always woven with truth, beauty, depth, diligence and truest poetic insight and passions.... You sir, are by any definition a very fine poet. This is a true gem and fav.....

Gary Bateman
Date: 12/16/2017 2:17:00 PM

Hello Robert!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!! Thanks very much for your gracious words here and for the FAVE. I'm very pleased that you like my Rondeau on "For Our Love So True." I plan to write more of these in the future. Ingrid and I hope all is going well with you and your family for the holiday season. I heard from Peter Duggan recently too!! I will be in touch. God Bless!! Best Always, Gary

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/22/2017 2:01:00 PM

Gary, first, let me say that I totally agree with everything my lovely and inspired friend Maria said below. She so eloquently summed up the magnificence of your ethereal, spiritual, physical and metaphoric Rondeau.. and it's going down the PS Autobahn 'Ganz Schnell' to my fave page as well! My very warmest wishes to you my talented friend!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/22/2017 3:18:00 PM

Hello Susan, Thanks very much for your very kind and gracious words here!! I'm quite pleased that both you and Maria liked my new Rondeau. And thanks too for the FAVE 'Ganz Schnell' to your fave page. Living in Germany for many years makes one a true believer in the expression: "Ich fahre immer ganz schnell auf der Autobahn!!" (I always drive fast on the autobahn!!) And an express autobahn to your and Marie's fave pages sounds also great when it comes to poetry!! I shall never complain. And Best Wishes Always to you Susan!! Keep Spilling Ink -- and Having Fun with It!!

Maria Williams

Date: 11/22/2017 1:00:00 AM

An impassioned poetic elegantly woven into the tapestry of metaphysical and physical romantic relationship of kindred sylph like spirits of an ethereal energy group seeking and bonding with each other. Your Rondeau is composed with your fastidious attention to detail that’s the inimitable hallmark of your creations Gary. Very deep and most enjoyable. This goes straight on turbo charge like a car on the Autobahn straight to my Fave list … Maria

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/22/2017 7:26:00 AM

Hello Maria, WOW!! is all I can say here to your very eloquently written review and comment on my new Rondeau. I'm, of course, very pleased that you enjoyed this latest selection of mine. (I plan more of these in the future, among other formats too.) And, many thanks too, for the "turbo-charged" inclusion of it on your "Fave List." Like a car on the Autobahn, eh?? You do know that I live here in Germany. With that in mind about the Autobahn, this naturally means to me -- Ganz Schnell (or Very Fast)!! You're one of the very few people to mention the metaphysical, physical, and ethereal relationship linkage in this write. Bravo!! Thanks again for your wondrous comment here Maria!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/21/2017 1:05:00 PM

your pen flowed golden beautiful gary a sparkling piece pal

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/21/2017 1:47:00 PM

Thanks Liam Mate!! Your gracious comments always warms the fine Irish Whiskey flowing through my veins!! LOL!! Glad you liked my Rondeau here. Cheers and Best, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/20/2017 5:58:00 AM

Since God is love and our love comes from God love is eternal, so whoever truly loves, loves forever and has the help of all angels to ascend to heavens where he can eternally love! Mein freund Gary you have achieved the impossible: To summarize God, love and eternity in this glorious short but monumental poem! Congratulations!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/21/2017 1:01:00 PM

Hallo Herr Professor!! Demetrios, Dein Kommantar hier erfreut mich sehr!! Yes, I do see what you mean. God, Love, and Eternity are indeed melded together in my Rondeau. I'm very pleased that you liked this poem, and had the opportunity to read it. I shall be in touch in the future. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/19/2017 9:33:00 PM

What a pleasure you read this romantic poem, loved it Gary!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/21/2017 12:38:00 PM

Hello Arthur My Friend!! I'm very pleased that you liked my new Rondeau. "Love" is one topic I always enjoy writing about. We certainly need more of it in today's world. Continued Best Wishes!! Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/19/2017 5:40:00 PM

Such a romantic rondeau, Gary. You word-weave the passion of your pen into the matrix of the heart. Mighty fine poetry, bro. Celestial bright poetry. Love and more love always.

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/21/2017 12:33:00 PM

Hello Dear Freddie, Thanks!! And besides a number of my dark writes in past (especially the ones with Liam McDaid and Anne-Lise Andresen), I actually do have a very rich "Love Vein" that runs deep through my body and spirit. I'm very pleased you liked my Rondeau here. I plan to do more of these, as well as some other new poetic formats that I'll be experimenting with. (And, sonnets -- always!!) Love, Light, and Peace!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/19/2017 1:37:00 PM

ohh, this is enchantment personified, gary... your creative effort in penning this is extraordinary!...huggs

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 3:30:00 PM

Hello Nette, Thanks for your very gracious words here!! I'm so glad that you liked my new Rondeau. (I must get by to take a look at your poetry soon. It's very hard to keep up with everyone.) Have a wonderful week!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/19/2017 11:48:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful Gary. I love this poem you wrote :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 11:51:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, Glad you liked my new Rondeau poem here. "Love" is what it's all about!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/19/2017 9:14:00 AM

I enjoyed your poem today...Happy Sunday Gary Bateman...Have a wonderful day

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 11:09:00 AM

Hello Arturo, Thanks for your great comment here about my newest poem. I wish you also a very Happy Sunday, and a Wonderful Day. Cheers and Best, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/19/2017 7:42:00 AM

- A stunningly beautiful and romantic poems, dear Gary - Would have been perfect for Friday November 24 ... I'm getting married ... after living in "sin" in many, many years :))) - fav. - Best wishes and warm hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 3:27:00 PM

I understand Anne-Lise. I know that you'll find the perfect words on your end. Have a great week and best of luck with all of the preparations. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Best Wishes, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/19/2017 11:07:00 AM

- Many thanks my dear friend, but I have to write my own ... it feels more right - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 7:52:00 AM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, Thanks for your very nice comment here and for the FAVE!! And congratulations are in order from Ingrid and me regarding your upcoming marriage slated for November 24th. Our best wishes to you and your official-soon-to-be husband. I wrote this poem, naturally with my wife in mind, but I would be quite honored if you would consider it as a direct written gift and compliment for your upcoming wedding. The words of "For Our Love So True," have, I think a universal meaning for all people in love, and who choose to make their commitment of love to one another forever!! Best Wishes Always from Ingrid and me, and Our Best Wishes to You on November 24th!!! Best of Luck!!! Gary

Silent One

Date: 11/19/2017 7:29:00 AM

This is very romantic my friend and a beautiful indication of the love you share with your wife.. I like the last stanza, it highlights the power of love and being in love... I have never tried this form, will have a look at it.. Excellent write and a fav my friend.. Nice to see you posting and I hope all is well..

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 7:43:00 AM

Hello Silent One, Thanks my friend for taking a read of my new Rondeau here. And, also for your very kind comments and for the FAVE!! (This is actually the first Rondeau I've written, I did take some quality time to research some other sources outside of Poetry Soup to get a more complete feel for this 13th century lyric form.) I'm sure you'll have no problems with it, but the key is to find a rhyming pattern you can carry throughout the whole write. The one popular Rondeau example that many writers hang their hat on when first considering this special format is the 1915 wartime poem by Dr. John McCrae, entitled: "In Flanders Fields." All is well on my end, and best wishes to you and your family!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/19/2017 7:11:00 AM

A beautiful love poem Gary--every word resonates with rhythm and meaning!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/19/2017 7:31:00 AM

Thanks so much Vijay. I'm very glad that you enjoyed my new Rondeau here. Cheers and Best, Gary