Maurice Yvonne Poet Free verse

Maybe the Last Letter To My Beloved

My heart?
You have always owned that,
I'm surprised you didn't know.

Its flow?
How do I explain without being unkind,
simply, its flow is mine.

There's the barb, my vision puts me on a different flight
I own a non redeemable ticket...a ticket I clutch.

Love and age walk hand in hand.
I've had my sunrise...walking with resolve to my sunset.
I spent too much of my time trying to reach the horizon 
now, happy to enjoy the sky's perfect joint with its mate.

Searching for that pot of gold? Some do...but not me.
That sort live with regret. They chased the lie, missed the rainbow.
Not I...I am happy to enjoy the breeze...cool and invigorating.

My heart? You own that. You always will.

At the fork...recently, I chose a different path.
I've looked behind me, I've looked ahead...I'm sorry, my love,
I just don't see you there.



09/19/2014

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Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 8:00 AM My pleasure Maurice, you are a welcome addition. Maurice Yvonne September 23, 2014 at 9:12 AM Thank you Richard.

Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2014 at 8:31 AM It is sad to think of a loved one not being there but for many that is a cruel reality. This is an eloquent piece. It is good to enjoy our love while it is with us for tomorrow holds no promises. Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:45 PM Thank you Richard. You were one of the first to greet me here. It is appreciated my friend

Andrea Dietrich September 19, 2014 at 8:48 PM another WOW, MAurice. Brilliant writing about love and your way of looking at the "grand" love of your life. I will have to fave this one!! I left you a note at my etheree, but I am going to soupmail you about the poem I am talking about when I replied over there to you. Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:44 PM Thank You. Lots Of Love.

Poet Destroyer A September 19, 2014 at 5:57 PM Hi Maurice, WOW,,,, and I thought I was the only one... Well, I once had a leprechaun, and he took all the gold. Anyways, everything faded right after. I'm kidding about the leprechaun. I truly love this, not many can admit, to loving someone, and forgetting and wanting to reach for the flames. Enjoyed...LINDA Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:41 PM Lovely, lovely Linda with the magic touch. Lucky for me me she didn't say "Tag Your It"

Jan Allison September 19, 2014 at 5:43 PM touching and beautiful write Maurice. I hope this does REALLY well for you it is stunning a 7 and faves for me:-) Hugs Jan x Jan Allison September 22, 2014 at 5:42 PM LOL you have always made me smile Maurice - you have a wonderful gift my friend:-) Hugs Jan xxx Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:39 PM I didn't touch anybody, but yes you are one of my favs, so sue me.

Little Known Nothing September 19, 2014 at 5:29 PM This is probably one of the best poems I've read this year, wonderful. I felt every word. Amazing. It flowed on the page perfectly L.k.n Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:38 PM If it isn't largely loved somebody. A very talented poet.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 19, 2014 at 4:41 PM - All you have is your love - Touching and lovely poem Maurice - Luck in contest ! - Happy weekend - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:36 PM I think you are love Anne-Line.