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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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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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Date: 4/14/2024 11:21:00 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!
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Date: 4/14/2024 2:39:00 PM
Kelly, thank you :) Now you have created in me a dilemma.. should I therefore make this a personification? Hmm... Best wishes, Sam :)
Date: 3/23/2024 6:06:00 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.
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Date: 3/23/2024 10:25:00 AM
Thanks SV :) not sure I have beguiled anyone before.. (*polishes fingernails on lapel emoji*). Bless you for your kindness. Sx
Date: 3/19/2024 5:48:00 AM
Brilliantly written and delivered Sam, and I love the novel and unique address. A fave ...Hugs
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Date: 3/19/2024 6:13:00 AM
You are a love. Thank you, Maria, it means a lot from you. Sx
Date: 3/18/2024 4:53:00 PM
a delightful poem, Sam. I liked the imagery in these lines: Confusing landscape Gnarly trees that twist and trip I especially liked the signature at the end. A brilliant touch. enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 3/19/2024 12:32:00 AM
https://www.petshopboys.co.uk/lyrics/love-comes-quickly
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Date: 3/18/2024 10:08:00 PM
Bless you Sara x love is full of surprises and (to quote the Petshop Boys) comes quickly, whatever you do. Thank you for your kindness, always a joy. Sx
Date: 3/18/2024 12:15:00 PM
- What a lovely poem, I enjoy reading ... April is the time for romantic arrows, Sam :) - hugs
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Date: 3/18/2024 12:18:00 PM
I hope so Anne-Lise :) and every month after that for the lonely hearted among us Blessing to you. Sx
Date: 3/18/2024 9:37:00 AM
How captivating your poem is Sam! Its so lovely and l really enjoyed reading it! Debx
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Date: 3/18/2024 9:43:00 AM
Aw thank you Deb. You got in there before I'd uploaded the audio! I do appreciate you! Sx

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