There Was a Heart, As Large As Ocean Skies

There Was A Heart, As Large As Ocean Skies


Moonstruck magic, from her large bright blue eyes
There was a heart, as large as ocean skies
And I had met an angel pure and true
Garden romantic roses so soon grew
If only life would show her my love gaze
And set beautiful fires flaming in blaze.

If he, there in that soft fancy new suit
Could see my now-born love had taken root
As a grove of delicious apple trees
Searing eager soul, so ready to please
If only, this morn, romance sets its treat
And therein we both Cupid's arrows meet.

Moonstruck magic, from her large bright blue eyes.
There was a heart, as large as ocean skies.

Robert J. Lindley, 9-03-2022
Sonnet

Note:
This was born from a first love encounter back in 1973.
And yes love united two into one, but fate and world's 
Many dark temptations eventually tore that blessing asunder.
Youth and blindness, worked to destroy what was golden.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kiser Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:08 AM
This is rather lovely, beautiful lines depict the heart's expression well.
Gorelick Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations on well-deserved POTD! Robert
Lindley Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 7:53 AM
Thank you my friend. God bless...
Carmack Avatar
September 24, 2022 at 6:32 PM
Congrats on POTD. This takes me back to my 20's and 30's. Gives us much to ponder considering if we had made different choices. You and your son remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Lindley Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Thank you my friend. Yes, in youth the world seems awesomely magical and oft a paradise for those so deeply in live. God bless..
Labyrinth Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 7:08 PM
this one, quite beautiful. congrats on potd.
Lindley Avatar
September 9, 2022 at 3:34 AM
Thank you, my dear friend. So glad to hear from you, I pray that you are richly blessed and well....
Romios Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 12:23 PM
Hi Robert! Hurrah, I am back. Congrats, on you getting a POTD. You are magic, you know! Thanks for believing in me since the beginning! Panagiota xx
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Glad you are back!!!
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 6:29 PM
Thank you, my friend. God bless you .........
Rone Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 3:12 PM
Dear Robert: Anyone attempting a sonett should automatically rise to POTD contention. Your's is a great one! And absolutely worthy!. But I wonder if it was your poignant postscript which clinched the deal with the editors? It had as much gravity to it as your verses did. Best - Ken en
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:51 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Ashley Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM
My dear friend, your poetic inkwell runs deep with beautiful expression and romantic imagery.. I just loved "If he, there in that soft fancy new suit / Could see my now-born love had taken root /As a grove of delicious apple trees" - so much there to contemplate and savor! Indeed, many a first love do not survive temptation and blind youth. A gem of passion's radiance! Congratulations, Robert, for receiving POTD honors with this rich and worthy poem. Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:51 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Riabi Dziri Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 7:01 AM
There is still a heart that drips with Love and a soul that exudes genuineness and Beauty.. There is a great poet whose poetry of unique magic carving a legacy of Love, Hope and Faith.. A second to none poetry from which an avid reader nourishes the soul and quenches the thirst of the heart.. One of your amazing and stunning gems deserving to be recognised and rewarded! Congratulations, Robert on your POTD honour! God bless you.. My deepest regards and blessings.
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:50 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Roper Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 9:41 PM
Such a beautiful poem, Robert. Congratulations on a well deserved POTD.
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:50 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Horsman Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 9:39 PM
Oh so beautiful Robert and so deserving of POTD. Love it.
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:50 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Baker Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 11:24 AM
A fine Sonnet my dear friend. I too experienced the tragedy of our mistakes in our relationship. Young love is so overpowering and seems so perfect. The world can overcome the young nieve hearts and cause the relationship to be challenged or even dissolved. Congratulations on your POTD, Robert! Thanks for sharing from your heart and wisdom. Bill
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:49 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Rodrigues Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Oh yes! Much deserving! Congratulations on POTD, Robert!
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:49 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Fowler Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 10:47 AM
A beautiful love sonnet Robert. Congratulations on your POTD! Linda
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:49 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
George Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Beautiful memories of youthful romance! There is a saying... the course of love never runs smooth. You were destined for something else. Lovely experience of heart being pierced by Cupid's arrows. Congratulations Robert on your well deserved honor of POTD
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:49 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 9:20 AM
It is so nice to see this romantic poem honored as POTD Robert. Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Nicole Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 8:55 AM
. . . And the magic continues, my dear friend, as your poem shines brighter than the sun. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
La France Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 8:49 AM
Robert, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, God Bless ~
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Gentile Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations Robert n your POTD honors! Your romantic lines are beautiful and heartfelt!
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 8:32 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Robert. A passionate romantic poem bloomed from your creative heart! Blessings ~ Mala
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:47 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Parker Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 7:17 AM
Congratulations on POTD...A very beautiful poem of love and passion "blindfolded I could kiss a thousand lips and know her kiss " "Arthur Prysock"
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:47 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Lawrence Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 6:13 AM
Robert , Your pen spills golden love and emotions on the page . Just beautiful my friend . Big congratulations on POTD! Blessings and hugs to you , Susan :)
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:47 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Pandit Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 6:04 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Robert. Enjoy your day.
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:46 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Tor Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 5:58 AM
Back again Robert to congratulate you on POTD big Congratulations my friend. Enjoy your day. This is another wonderful Poem written by you. Keep them coming. God bless you...
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:46 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
Sands Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 5:52 AM
This is a beautiful POTD. Congratulations. Enjoy :)
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:46 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
May Avatar
September 5, 2022 at 4:43 AM
"You had met an angel pure and true", Congrats on POTD with this lovely sonnet
Lindley Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 3:46 AM
Thank you, my friend. God bless...
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