D.W. Rodgers Poet Sonnet

Old Love

Our fire, which once shone brightly through the night,
whilst tempered by age, is no less warm
and still burns slow with cherry embers bright
to keep us safe and sheltered through life's storm.

Our light may dim, yet always kept its mark
though summer doldrums, winter's icy gale
to show our path and guide us through the dark
hold steadfast to our course let love prevail.

In time, our flame gave rise to three new sparks 
to nurture, guide and teach of worldly ways
and then release to find their own true arcs
and bear this fire to yonder days.

Face lined, flesh soft, and hair now grey
together love we greet each coming day.

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Debbie Duncan June 19, 2017 at 10:34 PM This is a very nice story :) D.W. Rodgers June 20, 2017 at 8:51 AM Thanks Debbie for this and other visits. they are most appreciated.

J Hamilton Gist March 22, 2017 at 8:21 PM Sounds like a real love...one you can't let go of.

Carlos Coelho March 19, 2017 at 12:37 AM Dave, This is a lovely poem, it would make a fine sentimental anniversary poem. I like the substitiution of love with fire, and the imagery of fire used in its different to symbolize the attributes of love and it's blessings. Love is eternal and we will bear it to yonder days. Excellent!

Judy Konos March 11, 2017 at 2:34 PM Dave Will because he Can! Great Poem! Really Great! D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 2:55 PM Thanks again Judy

Nicholas Windle March 11, 2017 at 8:42 AM my kind of poem love the imagery many thanks for sharing take care D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 2:17 PM Thanks Nicholas

Jannie Breedt March 11, 2017 at 3:59 AM Sorry Dave. I must have been looking the other way D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 2:11 PM Thanks Jannie, I apologize for my misclick below.

Jannie Breedt March 11, 2017 at 3:55 AM Hi Will, nice and fuzzy bet by now the old wisdom's kicked in too. I can identify. D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 2:15 PM beyond wisdom, its on the downslide D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 1:49 PM Thanks Judy

Marvin Whitfield March 10, 2017 at 10:01 PM This poem is center on keeping the family or the relationship secured and out of the cold from the elements. Sticking together through thick and thin. Even on to old age. Awesome!!! D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 2:08 PM Thanks Marvin

Paulette Calasibetta March 10, 2017 at 6:20 PM Very sensitive and moving, a beautiful tribute to life's special relationships that grow beautifully with age. D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 2:01 PM Thanks Paulette

Sharon Riggio March 10, 2017 at 6:08 PM This is very nice describing a long standing relationship with someone. These days that can be quite rare. You are very lucky. My poems of late are about extreme desire for someone unavailable which is serving a purpose as far as writing is considered. Please read them and let me know what you think. Be well... D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 1:53 PM Thanks Sharon, yes I am luckyto heave someone who will put up with me. Now, I'm off to look at your poems.

Judy Konos March 10, 2017 at 5:11 PM You are talently unique! D.W. Rodgers March 11, 2017 at 1:50 PM Thanks Judy

Josner Saintil May 4, 2015 at 7:29 AM I like this,check out some of my poems and tell me what you think.

Josner Saintil May 4, 2015 at 7:29 AM I like this,check out some of my poems and tell me what you think. D.W. Rodgers May 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM Thanks

Emile Pinet February 18, 2015 at 4:38 PM Your words describe a man secure with everything in his life at this time. Emile. D.W. Rodgers February 18, 2015 at 9:16 PM Thanks Emile, they are also the words of a man putting together a sonnet for his wife.

Sara Kendrick February 16, 2015 at 8:56 AM Sonnets are one of my favorite forms..Great romantic work to your love..Thanks for stopping..Sara D.W. Rodgers February 17, 2015 at 7:40 AM Sara, Thanks for your comments and stopping by Dave

Choene Alley Semenya February 15, 2015 at 7:49 AM Wow Dave, what a wonderful sonnet penned down here. Its a 7+ and FAV from me. keep it up. best always, Choene D.W. Rodgers February 15, 2015 at 10:24 AM Thanks Chone

Jan Allison February 13, 2015 at 4:31 PM Dave this is absolutely charming- it sounds like an absolutely wonderful relationship and i adore the final couplet - a beautifully penned sonnet a 7 from me:-) Hugs Jan xx Judy Konos March 10, 2017 at 5:12 PM He is KQQL D.W. Rodgers February 14, 2015 at 2:16 PM Thanks Jan, not my usual form but the discipline it required was interesting.