Forever

"From deep within my heart
I always catch the scent
Of my beloved. How can I
help but follow the fragrance? ~ Rumi

There is something in you that I see
that churns the calmness of my mind's sea
Is it the beauty of your lovable self, so pure
that I pine to be caged in your heart, secure?

Wings of hours flap fast when you are near, 
but, away from me as you glide, I fear
the slow strides of time - hours long - longer than my
endless waves of emotions of love, I sigh!

Oh my beloved... 

The true loving essence of your being is the treasure, 
I safeguard in my heart: I love you beyond measure;

In a faraway land, as you sparkle in fame, 
In my dream, I just wish... 
to be the perfect strong hardwood frame
for the graceful photo of your soul - my twin flame.

Date: 07/21/2022
Submitted for: Rhyme Rumi Quote Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Sotto Poet
No. of words: 127
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Galia Avatar
September 18, 2022 at 11:00 PM
Very well articulated thoughts. I loved the last line .. Cheers!
Baker Avatar
September 10, 2022 at 1:57 PM
The imagery, passion and metaphors are all awesome, Ani. A FAV for my list, my friend. My favorite line, "In my dream, I just wish... to be the perfect strong hardwood frame for the graceful photo of your soul - my twin flame. Soulmates, so beautiful the way your words express this pure Love. Thanks for sharing and Congratulations on your win! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Brul Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Congratulations Ani..This is so enchanting!
La France Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 1:57 PM
Ani, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance
Kendrick Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 4:08 AM
Ahhh!!! How lovely is this winning entry. Way to go. Congratulations on the place of honor. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 11:27 AM
Beautiful with a strong finish, Anitha! Congratulations!
Alex Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 9:20 AM
"slow strides of time - hours long", "strong hardwood frame" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 2:15 PM
Congratulations on your win. A "Lovely" write. Have a great/blessed day.......................
Seeker Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 4:19 AM
Wow! Twin flame! Rumi would be pleased! Congrats on your win, Anitha
Brul Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 8:17 AM
What a delight to read this splendid romantic piece. Congratulations.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 9:44 PM
I am so happy to see this lovely poem win First Place Anitha. Congratulations on your fantastic win! Blessings xxoo
Martin Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Thanks to your visit to my domain, I have found another deep and lasting poetic flame - in both you and this poetic masterpiece headed straight to my "Favs" list. Write on...and thanks again for your earlier visit. Terry
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 7:37 PM
This is so lovely Anitha. I especially loved your ending metaphor. We all have that special twin flame and if we are blessed we find them. A fantastic entry for the contest my friend. Blessings xxoo
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:23 PM
Connie, thank you so very much for the visit and kind words about my poem... Am glad you loved the ending metaphor... I hope you are doing well... Have a blessed day dear friend... Hugs... ~ Ani
Tor Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 2:55 PM
Endearing and beautiful Anitha. The imagery you share is wonderful...
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:21 PM
Thank you so very much Michael for the visit and kind words of appreciation of my poem... God bless... ~ Ani
Horsman Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 10:04 PM
Wow, this is so powerful, Ani, love the journey, the sentiment the emotion within your poetry.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:20 PM
Thank you so very much Harry for the visit and kind words of appreciation of my poem... God bless... ~ Ani
Ashley Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Oh Ani, I am overwhelmed with admiration for the passionate yet tender beauty that spills from your gifted pen. “I pine to be caged in your heart” and “wings of hours flap fast” and “the perfect strong hardwood frame for the graceful photo of your soul” - your poem is a masterwork, a metaphorical gem. Your talent shines with your brilliance, my sweet friend. A fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:25 PM
Dear Susan thank you so very much for your kind words of appreciation of my poem... Am so humbled and honored by your Fav... Am so glad to see you back creating great verses... I too was away from Soup for some time... Have a lovely day dear sweet friend... Hugs... ~ Ani
Anaya Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 8:39 AM
Anitha, your FOREVER is soft and romantic and filled with passion. To find our twin flame is God sent! A fave ~Anaya
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:17 PM
Anaya, thank you so very much for the visit, your lovely comment and the fav... So humbled... Have a lovely day dear... Hugs... ~ Ani
Rose  Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 6:24 PM
Wings of hours flap , what an original line, may those wings fly right to you and bring you all the love you desire, thank you for such a wonderful poem, sending you smiles and friendship ties Anitha :)
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:16 PM
Dear Vie, thank you again for your return visit and kind words of appreciation of my poem dear friend... Sending smiles and friendship ties to you too... Hugs... ~ Ani
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 12:16 PM
thanks for your recent visit to my poetry. I am so happy for you winning high place in the marathon! Love ya, Ani!
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:14 PM
Thank you dear friend... for your continuous support to me... It's easy to enter in the Marathon contest, by posting an old poem... Love you too... Hugs... ~ Ani
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Thanks for your lovely recent comment. Having hard times this weekend and just doing my best to keep caught up. Hope you are well, sweet friend.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Thank you sweet Ria... ~ Ani
Lawrence Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 10:21 AM
So emotive and deep and passionate are your words dear Ani. I love this . I love your heart which expands and is expressed so fully in this poem. Your longing is palpable and sweet and everlasting. Amazing dear friend. Sending love and all blessings, Susan xx :)
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Susan, thank you so very much for your visit and kind loving words of appreciation of my poem sweet friend... Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani
Rose  Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 9:52 AM
I pine to be caged in your heart, what a brilliant line this is Anitha. You ignite the flame of love better than most here, gl in the contest, this is amazing, God bless your beautiful heart.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:05 PM
Thank you so much for your visit, lovely comment dear Vie... Have a blessed day...Hugs... ~ Ani
Foster Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 8:37 AM
This was a lovely write. Well done. Ann
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:04 PM
Thank you so much Ann... ~ Ani
George Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 9:49 PM
"Is it the beauty of your lovable self, so pure that I pine to be caged in your heart, secure"..... Definitely it is the beauty of one's heart that draws one to another and not just his physical appearance ! The pain and longing of one estranged from his beloved is beautifully and powerfully expressed here ! Happy over your triumphant come back...Ani ! All the best, dear!
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Yes, so true dear Valsa... Thank you so very much for your visit, and inspiring comment... I hope to post poems whenever I get time... Hugs... ~ Ani
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 10:10 AM
wow, you are back STRONG with beautiful poetry such as this, Ani. I am amazed by all the great poems this Rumi quote has inspired from our fellow poets!
Jayasankar Avatar
August 1, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Ria, thank you so very much for the visit and lovely comment sweet friend.. Yes, so many beautiful poems inspired by Rumi quote... Hugs... ~ Ani
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