I Will Always Love You

should the sky crash down
the sea come to boil
winds blow all away
sands harden to clay
air becomes fetid

tides defy moon
stars cease to shine
snow melts away
time stops ticking

I remain
undaunted
through it all

I will
still love

you

written December 17, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 1:28 AM
This is romantical, and pretty.
Hankins Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 8:12 AM
I know. I don't usually write the sappy stuff, but that one, expressing my life for Deb, seemed to fit the form so well. Glad you liked it.
Flood Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 4:21 PM
Wonderful. If I ever have need to write such words, Milt, I hope mine can hold a candle to yours. Terry
Hankins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 6:34 PM
Well, I'm absolutely certain you can write better, but, if you need to, you can use these! I don't mind.
Daniel Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 5:45 AM
Brilliant promise, Milton:)
Hankins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 9:03 AM
Thanks, Jo. I appreciate your thoughts.
Hawkins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 12:10 AM
This loving poem to your dear wife will keep you close until you meet again. My son David died 3years ago on my grandsons 12th birthday(29th December 2018) I have his photo on my computer and I talk to him sometimes this keeps him close to me. True love never dies.
Hankins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 9:04 AM
Shirley, that is so true. I appreciate your sharing your loss with me. I know it never gets better, but we do learn how to effectively cope with it.
George Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 8:37 PM
Great assertion.....Milton ! Even if the elements disintegrate.... I will !
Hankins Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 9:04 PM
I always told her I would give her the moon and the stars, if I could, Valsa. The only way I could do it was with verse. One of the beauties of thinking poetically. Thank you for reading and writing your comment.
M  Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:35 PM
Milton I love this poem it is a real heart tugger. You loved her so much I know….from reading this poem and your others. Giving you a big cuddle Milton! You are a sweet hearted Man. Debx
Hankins Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Thank you, Deb, I really appreciate these nice things you said.
Cunningham Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 1:20 PM
Through thick and thin the vows you made will stand the test of time. Tom
Hankins Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 1:41 PM
That's how I felt about her, Tom. Still do.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Great love to accept such catastrophes.
Hankins Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 12:48 PM
Thank you, Victor. Yep, once in a lifetime......
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