I Love You As I Love the Sun

I love you as I love the sun, 
her blinding rays a blessed truth 
that blaze o'er hill and meadowland 
and sing a song of winsome youth. 

Your warmth puts roaring fires to shame, 
ignites the flame that inward glows, 
it resonates, and sanctifies 
my happy heart, the blushing rose. 

Your tenderness, so blithe and sweet 
entreats, and gently mystifies, 
your countenance personifies 
the glisten in your soft brown eyes. 

May Helios, that wondrous orb, 
forever shine, and play her part, 
and may compassion ever mark 
the fervent beating of your heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Miers Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 7:37 PM
byronesque? pretty.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 7:44 PM
nope... just me.
Windisch Mason Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Dear Keith, You never fail.You amaze..Your words light ,and take me away.God bless you and yours,Love,Tracy.10 stars.
Maverick Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Sweet rich romanticly deep, these words Convey much to many to keep, and thereupon through slumbering night absorb their essence 'till days ignite,.." enjoyed reading.today!!
Collins Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 7:19 AM
Just beautiful Keith. Again it's a reminder of my favorite poems past in the writing and the subject. I've been sick of late and not keeping up with Soup as I'd like to. Can I end a sentence with a preposition? love you, Kathy
Loving Iii Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Great rhyming.
Bauer Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 3:52 PM
wow! a lovely valentine to give to a very lucky lady!
Williams Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 3:44 PM
Keith I love this...David
Sivey Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM
This is a dynamic and wondrous write my friend! I loved reading this romantic poem this afternoon! What a brilliant piece, quite the special write, Great Work!!
Andresen Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 1:40 PM
WOOOW ..... I just melted by your beautiful words, Keith!!!! - Happy Valentines Day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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