The Romantic

Ma Dame, I say to you
as it was written hundreds of years ago
by Francois de la Rochefoucauld,
"True love is like ghosts,
which everybody talks about
and few have ever seen."

And now this poem for you
in my own words....

Amoureaux, the fruits of my passion
are yours, and now
how I delight in your arrival
my hallowed woman
you among the gardenias that blossom...

Pour Vous, I would with my last breath
exhale my love for you
on that day may it be bitter cold
so you could see what you mean to me...

Je t'aime, in my mind
where my thoughts are born
in my heart where emotions reside
and in my soul where dreams become...

Je vous vois, under the Spanish Moss
where the throng of song birds burst into rhapsody
filling the echoing evening effervesce
with the elation of their love songs...

Mon amour, if you this night descend into the abyss
of my loneliness, with the touch of your lips
plants in the moonlit garden will burst into bud...

Je le ferai, inhale your perfume in bold enjoyment
as when one turns the pages of a sacred book
breathes the scent of mystic violets...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Davis Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 5:23 PM
ken Words of romanticism and devotion. Every line if flooded with passion and love. Nice job Thanks for the great comment on my Discrimination poem.
Carroll Avatar
November 17, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Hi Robin, Thanks for visiting this one! Ken
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September 27, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Fantastique e tres jolie..So beautiful this is-Deserving a favourite..tmfavs
Carroll Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Hi Charmaine, Merci! Always wonderful to read from you.. Ken
Tacito Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM
And the Savant fine tunes his lyirical tone in these lines. A sweet, emotional ride.
Carroll Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Hi Drake, Thanks for stopping by...Much appreciated my friend.. Ken
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September 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Hi Ken, like this poem ever so much, glad i came by, will read more....
Carroll Avatar
September 25, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Hi Harry, Thanks for stopping by today.. Ken
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September 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM
A stunning poem of romance this is my dear friend, Ken. I so love it and so enjoyed tonight this precious gem of yours. You're a great poet as well. Thank you so much for sharing and your lovely comments on my poem. Have a great day! love lots, Leonora
Carroll Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Hi Leonora, Thanks for taking time to visit today and the lovely compliment.. Your friend, Ken
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September 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM
Je le feraira, pour vous, mon ami. C'est celeste! FAV
Carroll Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Hi Gerald, Merci! Ken
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September 23, 2013 at 9:59 AM
As soon as I stepped into your poem, I was caught up in the beat of romance.. so nicely done, ken..:) huggs
Carroll Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Hey Nette, Thank you for visiting my verse today.. Ken
Jones Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Oh my.....took my breath away....sigh......ahhhhh...sure nice to read of this kind of love..
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Hi Donna, Thank you much for the kindest compliment.. Ken
Thomas Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Wow Ken,,, this is true romance at it's finest. Very beautiful way with words you have. I know this write is truly from your heart:) so lovely to read that's what's missing now a days. Thanks4sharing,,,, Cherie:)
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Thanks Cherie for taking time to drop by..Much appreciated.. Ken
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September 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM
Wow! The imagery is just breathtaking in this wonderfully romantic poem! And what would a romantic poem be without a little French? They say it is the language of love. This would be a perfect poem for Valentine's Day!
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Hi Kelly, Thank you for the most lovely of comments.. Ken
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Hi Sara, Thanks for visiting my verse today..It was written for a special local cajun lady.. Regards, Ken
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September 22, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Ahh!! The romantic passion spills over onto the pages of soup for all to enjoy..I hope that it was written for a special lady in your life..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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September 22, 2013 at 12:27 PM
- This is a phenomenal beautiful poem! - You have capture this with beauty and grace,Ken ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Hi Anne, Thank you for such a beautiful comment.. Ken
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September 22, 2013 at 7:46 AM
EXCELLENT PIECE OF WRITING MY DEAR FRIEND
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Hey buddy, Thanks for stopping by..Much appreciated. Ken
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September 22, 2013 at 2:18 AM
Ken, you have outdone yourself with this..C'est parfait! Enthralling and captivating....Great poetry
Carroll Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 2:22 AM
Hi Eileen, Thank you as always for visiting my verse,, Regards, Ken
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