Sam Scott Poet Ekphrasis

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"Oh, how this spring of love resembleth, The uncertain glory of an April day, Which now shows all beauty of the Sun, And by and by a cloud takes all away"
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Act 1, Scene 3), William Shakespeare

Love and the Maiden
Painted by John Roddam Spencer-Stanhope (1829-1908)

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A Sam Scott poem:
18th March 2024
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Love Letter for April :139:

Dear Love,
Just a quick note:
You caught me unawares
I thought I lived in circles
You taught me to accept squares
I write to ask for guidance
As straight lines tend to bend
The route we thought before us
Down a different path does send

You have a reputation
That has helped us through the age..
The compassion of a mother
The wisdom of a sage
So as I lean towards you
For some words of hope and care
Perhaps a new direction
Or encouragement you'll share

You released your piercing arrow
Varnished with surprise
Tipped to cut through layers
Under which my lost soul lies
You only took a moment
And before I knew my mind
My heart had led me forward
Out of prison cell, confined

Pah, you know all this already
So a question I must ask..
Are you wholly future focussed?
Is that even in your grasp?
Have you mapped how love unravels
As your arrow breaks these chains
Is destiny the angel
To guide through all this strange

Confusing landscape
Gnarly trees that twist and trip
While my mind is still in turmoil
Though my feet, they want to skip
I'll sign off here and ponder
All the wonders you possess
But thank you in anticipation
Yours truly, 

My Heart's Address

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Kelly Deschler April 14, 2024 at 11:21 AM Many people have written love letters, but very few write to love itself ... This is beautiful and quite unique, Sam... Love the rhymes and smooth flow of the lines! Sam Scott April 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM Kelly, thank you :) Now you have created in me a dilemma.. should I therefore make this a personification? Hmm... Best wishes, Sam :)

Speaks Volumes March 23, 2024 at 6:06 AM Your diction in this one beguiles me Sam. A classy letter full of emotion and wonderful innuendo and descriptive passages with metaphors and depth. Well done. Sam Scott March 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM Thanks SV :) not sure I have beguiled anyone before.. (*polishes fingernails on lapel emoji*). Bless you for your kindness. Sx

Maria Williams March 19, 2024 at 5:48 AM Brilliantly written and delivered Sam, and I love the novel and unique address. A fave ...Hugs Sam Scott March 19, 2024 at 6:13 AM You are a love. Thank you, Maria, it means a lot from you. Sx

Anne-Lise Andresen March 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM - What a lovely poem, I enjoy reading ... April is the time for romantic arrows, Sam :) - hugs Sam Scott March 18, 2024 at 12:18 PM I hope so Anne-Lise :) and every month after that for the lonely hearted among us Blessing to you. Sx

Deb M March 18, 2024 at 9:37 AM How captivating your poem is Sam! Its so lovely and l really enjoyed reading it! Debx Sam Scott March 18, 2024 at 9:43 AM Aw thank you Deb. You got in there before I'd uploaded the audio! I do appreciate you! Sx