Keith O.J. Hunt Poet Classicism

Love Was Made For Heroes

Love was made for heroes....
who risk the thorn which cuts deepest,
but who's armor as Achilles,
even unto death ---
pledges faith to a thousand lords;
but only One shall make

Love is the hope of the gods,
where their seed shall spread,
more love,
and the lillies of the field
flourish to stardust,
and return;
a rose to wed the world...
and the mountains shall moan;
and move (Artemis!)
with a newborn's first cry

--- no coward 
shall love make more
but for bane lust;
and bastard-children ---
half in love
(half empty to the world)

No deceit in holy matrimony,
or the heart which flows the waterfall;
or a thousand deaths 
too grim to keep them part,
bound in eternity

Only the brave shall heroes be,
free in love....
lest the world perish;
and the sun go black
(for none shall see)

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Pashang Salehi April 26, 2017 at 10:34 PM Very powerful indeed. The only thing that we need more in life is Love. ..

Emile Pinet April 23, 2017 at 6:28 PM Your words are well chosen and convey a meaning that flows smoothly into the next line of thought. This is very deep and seeks meaning in feelings scattered through your words. It flows well and says more than the weight of any single word, relaying meaning in the sum of their collective strength. Emile #7 Keith O.J. Hunt April 24, 2017 at 10:16 PM You have great understanding of my work Emile; your visits are most appreciated(!)God bless:-)

Richard Lamoureux April 23, 2017 at 9:30 AM Ha ha, very Punny!

Arthur Vaso April 21, 2017 at 9:40 PM I love the way you weave this story, the words, the prose, excellent!

Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2017 at 8:12 AM This deserves another read. A most enjoyable write Keith. Keith O.J. Hunt April 21, 2017 at 12:11 PM Thanks Richard, I must have done something (write!) for your re-visit! God bless;-)

Richard Lamoureux April 20, 2017 at 7:55 AM This is quite beautiful! A great way to start the day. 7 -all the way.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 19, 2017 at 8:20 AM - I use to say .... "We are all born naked and without teeth" .... and "all leave this world without wealth" - Dare to bet on love ... dare to use the heart ... all are heroes, each in their own way... :) - A great and meaningful poems Keith - a 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Keith O.J. Hunt April 19, 2017 at 2:33 PM I'm very glad you are aware of the meaning in this poem Anne-Lise. And so true what you said; we won't even leave with our skin....

Robert Lindley April 18, 2017 at 12:41 PM My friend, this is more of the magnificent verse that you bring with each new poem. Such brushstrokes can only come from a true master's gifted hand and mind. As was Achilles destined to a hero's death, this is destined to stand as a mark of you superb poetic style and immense talent.. Super 7 and a fav.... Robert Lindley April 20, 2017 at 11:03 AM Your writing ability tis not lacking my friend. Seems that in tis modern age, classicism, romanticism in poetry is far less appreciated than should be.. And far less understood for its depth, purity and difficulty in composing. I find your exceptional poetry to be at the very top tier here , my friend. Always inspires me to write better and learn from its great beauty! Keith O.J. Hunt April 19, 2017 at 2:30 PM I thought you would appreciate this poem Robert; the hope is more that some people will embrace the meaning rather than my writing ability, but many thanks since one needs appreciation sometimes to make the effort:-) God bless

Charmaine Chircop April 18, 2017 at 10:36 AM Only the brave indeed can be free in love..How beautifully penned this is keith. Keith O.J. Hunt April 19, 2017 at 2:25 PM Glad you enjoyed Charmaine, I am rather fond of this write:-) God bless