John Loving Iii Poet Light Verse

Spare Time

my time is torn with thoughts of love
labors worn from pretending
things i wish to come
hopes tied up in the labyrinth
of my mind
wishes all used up
prayers running out of time
writing lots of poetry using the line
"a relentless search to find"
the other half of myself, all mine
The One
the want, the need, the answer to my greed
who? is the question the quest is launched for
what? is the subject. irresistibly amore
i cannot quell this instinctive quarry
it must go on for eternity
until i feel whole
only then will i reach my goal
when? you know the answer is always now
where? anywhere
How? with all my heart and everything
i have
with quick wit and foolishness to make her laugh
with repetitious revisions or romantic gestures
with elocution of vows and phrases
make her believe the end of my days is
when she leaves me alone

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Phyllis Babcock April 25, 2009 at 10:17 PM A quest , a search for your dreams. I feel a piece of your heart in this poem John. Awesome write. Phyl

Emily Kroeger April 16, 2009 at 10:08 AM B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.!

Carolyn Devonshire April 15, 2009 at 3:12 PM Mail for Mr. Loving.

Jane Bowen April 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM I adore the first line in this piece btw! It's perfectly layed out right from the start....an intelligent and open hearted write my friend. I'd like to see you...take it to the next level...with your writting in this poem....and give the reader what they want to READ! A follow up piece? Just a thought of course:)he he he! Mainly....I think I'm addicted to reading these manly feelings you write about! I like it :) I give you many kudos! Always your friend here at the shhhhoupie. Jane

Jane Bowen April 12, 2009 at 8:09 PM Oooohhh...wow to you too!~ This poem is a brilliant piece of writing! I love the ease in the rhythum of each line. Very profound~ It's relatable ...I can see a bit of your sleeve here... Wow! Nice touch...prayers running out of time~ :) The answer to your greed?!! Yes quite an image of feelings! ...predestined lovers seeking one another in a quest of amazing feelings, Quick wit is powerful. :) The last line was a kicker there John!! BRAVO with this one...a very nice wise write I Loved it!

Sue Mason April 11, 2009 at 3:45 PM Strange ending this ... are you reaching out or running away ... LOL ... interesting write ... don't think I have your date/month birthday on my calendar and would like to sing/blog HBDay ... smile ... thanks for all your comments and keep up the mysterious writes ... LOL ...

Carolyn Devonshire April 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM I hope your "relentless search" ends by finding true love. Very nice poem, John. Hope you and your father are doing well. Love, Carolyn

Labella Dreams April 7, 2009 at 7:55 PM Superb the continuous quest, for mi amour seems to always be; a constant flow of poetic dreams we all seek.... Love and Light... LaBella

Sandra Hudson April 7, 2009 at 5:57 PM You will not die today, for I have seen her, and she is called promise of tomorrow.-God Bless John Loving.-Always Alexandra

James Marshall Goff April 7, 2009 at 5:22 PM free expressions of love, John, nice work, Jim

Jo Hayton April 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM This is a truely amazing work John, the search for love does appear endless, but in the search you find yourself and in that, love will arrive in time, you deserve such love as the one you seek so hard to find... This is truely wonderful... Thankyou so much for your kind kind comments on my poem, I am so touched by your words of encouragement.. Take care, Jo x

Frank F. Atanacio April 7, 2009 at 12:30 PM this is an amazing write-- wonderfully done and it is going into my fav box

Trudy Diane Rider April 7, 2009 at 8:16 AM The quest is half the journey and growth, but the time you find her you will be truely ready and so will she, to receive all you have to give. What a wonderful poem. ~Trudy

Charmaine Chircop April 6, 2009 at 10:17 PM its not greedy to search relentlessly your other half,the want the need for love isnt greedy,love lasts-lust ends;-),but we all see it in different way.looking forward for your poems,great as usual!-charma

John Rhinem April 6, 2009 at 8:33 PM Smile~Ahh, yes, the quest for love!? Hmm, I hope its not too bad for You "My Dear Brother!?"~I am sure that "Gods Will" will be done in Your life~at exactly the right time!!!?:):)~I enjoyed the way in which you weaved this creative write with questions and answers, amid thoughts!? Good Job John!!!:):)~"My Love Always To 'You & Your Loves Brother,' John!!!~Bye:):)

Sharon Winter April 6, 2009 at 5:58 PM John, I have no idea why you would feel there is any greed here what so ever on your part in your quest for love. It is what we are all here for. Such a beautiful write of longing and wanting to be fulfilled. Someone will be very lucky one day there is no doubt about that. I say awesome write! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards April 6, 2009 at 3:48 PM This is excellent poetry, John...it pours from heart...one who gives his everything, what more could one do or say? Well written! ~ Carrie

Maryam Jameela Haniff April 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM this is truly n amazing write!..it flows well n tells a great story...nice work!.....I don't understand wa u mean about thorns n roses...lol...Maryam~

Elizabeth Lindsey April 6, 2009 at 3:27 PM Wow... this is an amazing write.. I know how you feel having to feel like to fit in or so, the only way is to pretend.. Nice write.. Will you go check out My poem "Soldier" and tell me what you think.. -Elizabeth