Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

Forever Side By Side

I witnessed pure love spilled out in front of me

I watched him caressed her lovely face,
a tenderness of his touch eased her distress.
I heard him spoke of their love,
and the melody of his voice gave her strength to gaze at him awhile.
I saw his hazel eyes filled with unconditional love overshadowing the sadness creeping up behind his voice whilst a smile never left his face.

I knew then what the true meaning of love,
she’s the everything that matter to him!

She lay there,
motionless!
Brown eyes focused only on him,
and I glimpsed deep into her brown eyes,
her soul yearning to reach out to him,
wanting to speak of her unconditional love.
But in spite of her condition,
her love for him is written all over her lovely face.
Never fade never halt,
pure love shine on.

I knew then what a true love is,
He’s the reason she’s still breathing!

Through smile they communicate.
Holding hands they are forever one,
love embraced them peacefully,
forever side by side...

              

~ I wrote this during my vacation on Guam 9/9/19
And I was so captivated witnessing true love... 


Akkina

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Jennifer Proxenos January 23, 2021 at 4:24 AM Hi Akkina, the poem you wrote is full of pure love, considerate love, unconditional, love, a forever love - so cool, be well and safe dear friend. Hugs and blessings

Peter Dome January 19, 2021 at 12:30 PM Wow1. amazingly beautiful I love it. Beautifully expressed. Well done oh to be in love. x

Caren Krutsinger January 13, 2021 at 5:48 PM Sadly this becomes the love story for many at the beginning of a new life path.

Judy Ball January 3, 2021 at 4:04 PM A very poignant love story. Very sad but sweet. Well done Akkina. God Bless, JB

Peter Dome December 25, 2020 at 1:54 PM Love this. sublimely beautiful,Ahh to be in love.Very well done,Pete. Akkina Downing December 25, 2020 at 4:59 PM Great feeling ever... thank you, Pete

Maria Williams December 11, 2020 at 8:16 PM They sound like 'true Soul Mates', what a beautiful write Kina . Unconditional love, a rare thing to find these days . You shine on my dear sweet Poetess, love your poems....Maria Hugs Akkina Downing December 12, 2020 at 12:03 PM Awr, thank you so much my dear friend. You always bring a smile whenever you visited me... Thank you :)

Caren Krutsinger December 11, 2020 at 7:23 AM This is so delicate and pretty, I found myself holding my breath as I read. Reminds me of the movie "the notebook.' Akkina Downing December 11, 2020 at 4:35 PM Thank you so much my beautiful friend :)

Brandy Nicole December 10, 2020 at 7:22 PM "He’s the reason she’s still breathing!" I completely agree. True love is Unconditional. They are One, because of such love. Your thoughts wrap softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. ~ Brandy Akkina Downing December 11, 2020 at 4:31 PM Thanks beautiful...

Paul Callus December 10, 2020 at 11:55 AM You have to go on vacation to Guam more often, Akkina! The place, together with this warm show of love inspired you no end! Now I'm transported back to 1970..."Love Story". ~ Warm regards, my friend. // paul Akkina Downing December 10, 2020 at 6:56 PM Were you there in that year. So much has changed since. And yes I’m going back soon, hopefully sooner... thanks Paul :) hugs

Justin Bordner December 8, 2020 at 11:48 PM That's Hot!...the strength in your love testimony is intense. I love this poem Akkina...I'm FAVING it!!...J.A.B. Akkina Downing December 10, 2020 at 6:53 PM Awe, Justin, thank you :)

James Edward Lee Sr. December 8, 2020 at 11:03 PM So beautiful touching a array, the essentials of true love everyone should embrace and partake of Such a feeling had to come back to revisit this gem this is a diamond and it ain't rough... Write on! Write on! Akkina Downing December 10, 2020 at 6:57 PM James, my friend, i always appreciate your visit and lovely comments. Thank you :)

Andrea Dietrich December 7, 2020 at 2:07 PM Yes, I have seen this portrayed in movies exactly as you have shown it here, and it's so lovely those kinds of scenes. Very well done, Akkina. Akkina Downing December 8, 2020 at 10:52 AM Thank you, Drea

Heidi Sands December 7, 2020 at 7:29 AM This is so nice! Well written Akkina :) Akkina Downing December 7, 2020 at 8:04 AM Thanks Heidi :)

Anitha Jayasankar December 6, 2020 at 11:39 PM This is too beautiful Akkina... so well expressed on TRUE love. Have a blessed day dear. Hugs ~ Ani Akkina Downing December 7, 2020 at 8:04 AM Awe, thanks, Ani... have a blessed day too dear one :)

Mystic Rose Rose December 6, 2020 at 6:31 PM Ah, I agree when two people love each other so intently, the whole world disappears, nicely written dear poet, truly from the heart. Thank you for sharing. Akkina Downing December 7, 2020 at 8:05 AM Thank you so much, Pixie :)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 6, 2020 at 2:06 PM - Beautiful poem, Akkina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Akkina Downing December 6, 2020 at 3:43 PM Thanks beautiful :)

Newton Ranaweera December 5, 2020 at 9:02 PM I can see here in this scene and in front of me two true lovers and a poet who visually presents it!! It's indeed a great presentation, Akkina!! Akkina Downing December 6, 2020 at 3:42 PM Thank you, Newton :)

Jennifer Proxenos December 5, 2020 at 4:36 PM So sweet, so perfect and so right. Great poem Akkina, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.t Akkina Downing December 5, 2020 at 8:10 PM Thank you, Jennifer and best wishes to you sweet lady... hugs

Silent One December 5, 2020 at 9:47 AM I thought it was from a movie..., but dont we always think that about others? Yet, we do not really know what happens behind the scenes and if such emotions always remain... Nice poem twinny Akkina Downing December 5, 2020 at 10:24 AM Thank you my twinny :)

Susan Ashley December 4, 2020 at 7:13 PM My amazing poetess! Your heart extols a true love in moments captured by your lovely tender pen. Such a moving experience for you to witness. Your eloquent poem brings me to the center of this moment with you. Your talent shines, dearest Kina, my sizzle sister! Warmest wishes, love and hugs.. ~Susan Akkina Downing December 4, 2020 at 8:28 PM Well, you my sizzle sister you make me smile every time I see your absolute beautiful comments. You are a dear to me and I’m sending my warmest wishes, love and hugs to you :) xoxo

Angela Crabtree December 4, 2020 at 5:09 PM A loving experience in your words, Akkina. I enjoyed this! Akkina Downing December 4, 2020 at 5:43 PM Thank you my dear friend... xo

Peter Dome December 4, 2020 at 9:02 AM Beautiful. My kind of poem. so tender. hope you had a great vacation. Well done. Your words are so wonderful. stay safe. Pete. Akkina Downing December 4, 2020 at 5:42 PM Yes I did, it was great trip, thank you. And May you stay safe too...

Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2020 at 7:22 AM Love is the presense of God in us and as such it unites people in such a degree that they become one! Excellent manifestation of love dearest, Akkina! Akkina Downing December 4, 2020 at 5:41 PM Hello, Demetrios, such a pleasure to read your lovely comment...

Regina Mcintosh December 4, 2020 at 5:50 AM Enchanting.. a venture through joy ! Love this. God bless you always Akkina Downing December 4, 2020 at 5:40 PM Thank you, Regina, and God bless you too...

Vijay Pandit December 4, 2020 at 5:35 AM Love is such a powerful emotion that keeps humanity going--you describe two people deeply in love --your poem describes what a lasting bond it can be! Akkina Downing December 4, 2020 at 5:48 AM Thank you, Vijay

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