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The Measure of Love

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How does one measure love in scope or scale?
  For if such ledger ever was designed
Then logic would over the heart prevail.
  So in this way must love be ever blind.
If love be love it cannot count the cost
  Or repossess what it in ransom pays.
Expecting such is love already lost
  When worth decides whether or not it stays.
But if I must assign it some amount
  Let time together be the cost we share
And by that measure, as for love's account,
  Let us not leave a coin of it to spare.

     I'll precious count each moment yet in store.
     My love, I offer all to you and more.

8.17.18

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/17/2021 6:03:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Jesse. So glad to find it in the pages of the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 9/16/2018 11:34:00 AM

A truly lovely sonnet Jesse. It has a definite touch of Shakespeare about it and would sit well among his,even in this day and age. June.

Kenisha Shines

Date: 9/16/2018 4:50:00 AM

very beautifully put.have a great day! :)

Allan Terry

Date: 9/10/2018 9:57:00 AM

I LIKE YOUR STYLE, AND THINK YOUR WORD USAGE WAS DESIGNED TO CREATE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POEM AND READER !

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/8/2018 5:15:00 PM

Delightful, Jesse. Congrats on your win.

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/8/2018 5:51:00 AM

Hello Jesse, I am really glad I took a read of your sonnet here on "The Measure of Love." Love is a most passionate emotion, perhaps beyond any true measure. Be that said, I do believe you've hit a definite poetic nerve with the descriptive nature of the measure of love with your words and metaphor -- and have done so most exquisitely!! A Superb Sonnet in every respect, and A FAVE!! Best Always, Gary

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/8/2018 7:24:00 AM

Thank yo so much for your meaningful comment.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 9/7/2018 12:57:00 PM

Wow! Incredible piece Jesse! Gorgeous :)) xomo

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/7/2018 1:25:00 PM

Oh, many thanks, Maureen.

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 9/6/2018 6:36:00 PM

A really lovely romantic poem culminating to the final declaration in your last very precious words.It definitely equates with Shakespeare’s sonnets Jesse,very skilful,congratulations on your win.June.

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/7/2018 1:25:00 PM

That is just about the highest praise possible (eqatible to Shakespeare)! This is only my 3rd sonnet written and I had been reading his to get a feel for them.

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/6/2018 1:52:00 PM

Jesse, your poem is such a deeply expressive sonnet of romantic love.. ' Let time together be the cost we share And by that measure, as for love's account, Let us not leave a coin of it to spare'.. how precious and all consuming this ecstasy of love is! Beautiful! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/6/2018 3:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved trophy win as well..

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/6/2018 3:03:00 PM

Thank you so much for the comment, Susan.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/6/2018 8:35:00 AM

Re-read the third time, get's better every time, now a fave of mine, congrats on number 1 of top 100!!

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/6/2018 11:44:00 AM

That is some rarified air I never dared hope to reach. I am deeply honored and appreciative of the reception this poem recieved.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/4/2018 7:46:00 PM

An immediate FAV for me, Jesse. So Shakespearean in its blending of love with precision measures, weights, and balancing. Bravo, poet! Best wishes, Gershon

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/4/2018 8:39:00 PM

Thank you so much. I indeed tried to incorporate words about measurement in each line and then turned it on its head by giving more than all. Glad you enjoyed it.

Roy Pett

Date: 9/4/2018 4:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Jesse with your excellent sonnet, thoroughly enjoyed reading. :))

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/4/2018 7:53:00 AM

Thank you so much. I'm glad it has been so well received.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/4/2018 2:42:00 AM

'My love, I offer all yo you' is the ultimate answer. BIG CONGRATS.

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/4/2018 7:50:00 AM

And perhaps THAT, even more than time is the true measure. Because there is no measure to everything.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 9/3/2018 9:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Jesse!:-) Amazing poem!

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/4/2018 7:46:00 AM

Thank you do much.

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/3/2018 5:56:00 PM

Congratulations for your win. This is excellent :)

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 9/2/2018 9:11:00 PM

Congratulations Jesse on your first place win. Great thoughts on the price of love. Blessings, Sian.

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/4/2018 7:46:00 AM

Thank you, Sian.

John Gondolf

Date: 9/2/2018 5:35:00 PM

Jesse, congrats on your trophy win for this great sonnet. A very unique thought on placing a value on love. All the best. John

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/2/2018 9:09:00 PM

Maybe not entirely unique, but a different spin at least. My inspiration was somewhat of a response to the poem "how do I love thee? Let me count the ways." It got me thinking about why we would attempt to enumerate love. Thanks for the comment.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/2/2018 2:35:00 PM

An instant classic sonnet, congrats Jesse on your great win!

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/2/2018 9:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, John.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/2/2018 10:16:00 AM

True love has no measure except for its endurance of togetherness in time. Love the theme in your beautiful, well-written Sonnet, Jesse, and congratulations on your First Place Trophy win! Sandra

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/2/2018 3:30:00 PM

Indeed. Thank you for the read and sweet comment.

John Lawless

Date: 9/2/2018 8:33:00 AM

Beautifully done Jesse, congrats on a well deserved top spot.

Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/2/2018 3:18:00 PM

Thank you so much, John.