Jew #18

I would not call my love a flower
Lest she languish in the sun and fade
I could not kiss my love a brief hour
My desire is deep as Jove's high glade

I would not compare my love to day
With all the traffic of commercial vice
And nights are poor in their bright display
And drip not sweet as her in love's spice

I would not call my love a river
Lest the rains deny her, she abates
Not as supplier and a giver
Of my constant joy her heart dictates

There is no word or thought for love, poor
Images everything, hence I wait
Each hour for eternity to pour
Itself in us, finding better state

Where two are one in fact, truth and deed
And love can never more be apart
And all our sweetest shall we exceed
When are cradled heart to beating heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM
After reading 18 beautiful verses, I'm not sure I understand the title of the series. Still makes for some excellent reading. Vince
Shetley Avatar
September 8, 2010 at 10:23 AM
You have the voice of a truly seasoned poet.
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