Gary Bateman Poet Couplet

Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes: This is a new couplet that both Liam McDaid and I had just recently collaborated on over the last several days. This poem will certainly give some pause to the reader to think about concerning some of the metaphors and symbolism we had developed for this write. We both hope you will find this new couplet to be really interesting. Love's divine destiny, both conceptually and in reality, is something worth striving for in each of us as we seek to find meaning, love, hope, and value in our respective lives. (Gary Bateman - July 21, 2018) (Couplet)

Thematic Categories: allegory, beautiful, dream, emotions, god, metaphor, and symbolism.

Heavenly Hallucinations of Love's Divine Destiny

Heavenly Hallucinations of Love’s Divine Destiny
 
A wondrous spirit of true love now softly murmurs its echo
On the wings of God’s angels, as they ascend heavenward.

This and more occurs as radiant cultured pearls begin dancing
Their magical-mystical dance deliciously in the oceans deep.

With this, the bright-blue-mirrored waves of the oceans move
In a melodious tempo of love with the pearls as they dance.

Caressing the heavenly sparkles rippling deep in the oceans’ waves,
An enchanted diamond-cut glass now trembles and shatters loudly!

At this moment, a mermaid of angelic pulchritude takes her divine
Throne as the mystical dance continues throughout the late night.

Crystal chimes begin sounding pure with a fire and fury of emotions
Within our hearts, as they excite our passions palpably and exquisitely!

The candlelight’s effulgent reflection in this moment transfixes me true,
By your warm and loving touch and the magic of your presence with me. 

Coloring and scenting the air surpasses all others as the breathless and
Honeycombed eminence of your being touches the depths of my soul!  

Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid, A Collaborated Poem
Copyright © All Rights Reserved – July 21, 2018
(Couplet)

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Vladislav Raven August 11, 2018 at 1:56 PM Hi Gary, this is an awesome collaboration by yourself and Liam. I was thrilled to read this piece. Such imagery and majestic writing did open up my imagination in such a special way. From the beginning to the end i was lost within the words. Now and again a special piece shall cross your path and this is such a piece. May your pens ever run gold within your collaborations. Have a wonderful Saturday, what is left of it. Your friend always....Mike. Gary Bateman August 12, 2018 at 10:35 AM Hello Mike!! Many Thanks my good friend for your gracious thoughts and comments here on my and Liam's most recent co-write. This poem did turn out very well from my and Liam's perspective. The metaphorical concept of "Heavenly Hallucinations" along with the symbolism and imagery we employed, exceeded our expectations which turned out to be right about this poetic theme. Best Wishes Always!! Gary

Silent One July 25, 2018 at 4:26 PM Great collaboration and congrats to both of you on POTD... Gary Bateman July 25, 2018 at 4:35 PM Hello Silent One!! Many Thanks to you on behalf of both Liam and me!! This collaborated effort in the end even exceeded our expectations. One is never really sure how the final result will turn out. In this case, we were both quite happy the message, imagery, metaphors, and symbolism!! Best Always, Gary

Susan Ashley July 24, 2018 at 12:41 PM A magnificent collaboration, Gary and Liam. Such a wondrously and creatively expressed poem of love's divine destiny that sparkles with the combination of both your superb poetic talents. Congratulations of your excellent and well deserving POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Gary Bateman July 25, 2018 at 2:46 PM Thank You Dear Susan on behalf of both Liam and me!! And thanks for taking the time to read our collaborated work here!! We are both very pleased you liked it!! This one turned out to be a wondrous effort for both of us to develop and script into the best of words for the final product. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid July 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM also thank you everyone for the heartfelt comments greatly appreciated bless you all Gary Bateman July 25, 2018 at 2:42 PM Hello Liam Mate!! Thanks for posting your note here to everyone who has commented on our co-write. I believe the message we developed on this particular poem had a very positive impact with the readers. Always a pleasure to work with you whenever we both can!! Cheers, Gary

Liam Mcdaid July 24, 2018 at 8:59 AM a big smile seeing this gary congratulations dear friend it sings with your magic mix Gary Bateman July 25, 2018 at 2:38 PM Hello Liam Mate!! Looks like our combined alchemy of poetic thoughts, imagery, metaphors, and imagination helps us to hit the mark with this one. I'm in total awe at the great outpouring of comment we both received on this one. Enjoyed mixing our ink together on this one -- as always!! Best Always, Gary

Eve Roper July 23, 2018 at 10:33 PM Congratulations on POTD , Gary & Liam, wonderful collaboration. Gary Bateman July 25, 2018 at 2:34 PM Thanks Eve on behalf of both Liam and me!! I know we are both very pleased that you enjoyed our special couplet write here!! Thanks also for the Congrats!! Best Always, Gary

Connie Marcum Wong July 23, 2018 at 3:05 PM A truly marvelous collaboration Gary and Liam. Pearls, a gift from the sea creature's heart! Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 3:12 PM Thanks Very Much Connie!! I know that both Liam and I really appreciate your note here. I know the both of us were surprised with the outpouring of interest in this particular poem. Looks like we timed this one right!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Joseph May July 23, 2018 at 2:56 PM Beautiful write Gary..Congrats on POTD Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM Hello Joseph!! Thanks very much on behalf of both Liam and me!! Best Wishes, Gary

Charlie Smith July 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM Back for a pat on the back, congratulations guys... Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 2:01 PM Hello Charlie, Thanks (again) for your follow-on note here!! (BTW, I really enjoyed reading your latest poem the other day!!) Liam and I have another co-write soon to hit the Poetry Soup either under the title of "Whiskey Lips So Sublime." This one should make people laugh or perhaps they will think the both of us are crazy!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Daniel Turner July 23, 2018 at 9:39 AM Congratulations Gary and Liam on POTD. Another outstanding collaboration. Well done! Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 1:57 PM Hello Danny!! Many Thanks as always to you on behalf of both Liam and me!! I know we are both very pleased that you like our latest effort here. Writes like this one are always quite interesting to put together. It all fun and great poetry at the end of the day!! Best Always, Gary

Winged Warrior July 23, 2018 at 9:28 AM Superbly done my friends... well-executed collab, Gary & Liam...Congrats!!! on your POTD!...^WW^ Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 1:54 PM Hello WW, Always a great pleasure to hear from you!! We both sincerely appreciate your note here and very kind thoughts. I know that Liam is planning to post a comment later this evening addressed to everyone who has commented on our co-write. Continued Best Wishes!! Gary

Warren Doll July 23, 2018 at 9:23 AM Congrats on your POTD, Gary. Well done Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 1:51 PM Thanks Warren on behalf of both Liam and me!! We both appreciate your note very much!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Charles Messina July 23, 2018 at 7:11 AM Very well done, Gary! Congratulations on your POTD honors! Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 8:42 AM Hello Charles, Many thanks to you for the congrats here!! I know that Liam will be very pleased as well, when he sees your note. Best Wishes, Gary

Faraz Ajmal July 23, 2018 at 6:49 AM Such a superb collaboration this is, truly a masterpiece, many congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD, after writing such a wonderful poem, you two deserve it, good luck and have a really nice day Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 8:37 AM Hello Faraz!! Many thanks for your very kind words here!! Very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our collaborative effort here. I know that Liam feels the same way. (He may comment later today as well after I tell him that our selection here made POTD.) Keep Writing and Having Fun!! Cheers, Gary

Vijay Pandit July 23, 2018 at 6:37 AM Congrats to you both..Gary and Liam on poem of the day..you wrote a divine poem. Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 8:33 AM Hello Vijay, Thanks for your read here and for your congrats. I know Liam will be pleased too. (I hope I reach him today to let him know that our co-write here made POTD.) One never really knows when this will happen. It's just fun to be writing poetry and being able to connect other writers like yourself in the soup community!! Best Wishes, Gary

Tom Cunningham July 23, 2018 at 2:58 AM Congratulations Gary and Liam on POTD Honours. Tom. Gary Bateman July 23, 2018 at 8:24 AM Thanks Tom and behalf of both Liam and me!! I have been trying to call Liam to let him know that our co-write here was selected for POTD!! I know he'll be happy to hear this news. I know we've both been quite gratified at the initial and this continuing response to our couplet here!! Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid July 21, 2018 at 5:01 PM your pen sings through this with honey textured light Gary Bateman July 21, 2018 at 5:04 PM Hello Liam Mate!! Very nice that we could make our pens sing together on this wondrous poetic effort. Ah, yes, Heavenly Hallucinations for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Charlie Smith July 21, 2018 at 10:41 AM Most interesting indeed, wonderful colab. you two, I would expect no less... Gary Bateman July 21, 2018 at 10:45 AM Thanks Charlie on behalf of both Liam and me!! Very pleased to know you found our couplet to be most interesting. Cheers and Best, Gary