This Thing Called Love - POTD - With Winged Warrior

POTD 19 September 2017

Apprehensively I tramp with my lamp - through a path shrouded in gloom Silvery shafts of light entwine and fight through foliage as they creep Gnarled branches twist as I resist their sinister outstretched grabbing reach With a hushed bated breath I move in stealth - to allow the restless spirits sleep I have heard and have feared the ancient Mystical stories that are told Of a fabled cave of age where these immortal spirits abide A sacred and elated reverie this questing soul with them seeks To allow ‘The Oracles’ now - to show where my elusive love hides I have heard it expressed in a blessed rapturous appellation This glowing love from above that eludes this restless yearning child A bliss infused kiss that Celestial Beings have been heard to applaud A connection of perfection that would make Heaven look down and smile In my quest to find the nest of undying unconditional love I search alone to find my throne in the mighty caverns of the sphere May the spirits guide until I find my bride in barren breaths of cold And now I see in this mystic cavity an apparition does appear In a gentle voice I do rejoice and hold captive in their chambers My son are you the one seeking lasting love in our golden grotto I say yes and will you bless my jaded journey thus far I have made We’re beings of infinity descending divinity as above so below I fall to my knees as they say with ease - Feel the vibes of the stone Before you embark look within your heart - Love explodes there and beyond I shed a tear with a cavernous cheer and find where I have failed My soul anew now I'm due for my love to be Spiritually spawned
Acknowledgement from Maria (Down Under) - To my very dear friend and Poet Extraordinaire`-The illustrious (((Winged Warrior)), for producing this collaboration together with me. It is no surprise at the effortless speed of this production - virtually overnight (because of the time difference), and then another night with the sprucing up. It was good fun and we must do it again WW. POTD 19 September 2017 Music by Yakuro – ‘Through The Galaxy’ - Published on Mar 22, 2016 Copyright – Maria Williams and Winged Warrior – September 2017
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Callus Avatar
November 16, 2020 at 1:19 PM
Back again to re-read this beautiful cowrite, Maria....but also to mourn the passing away of your talented collaborator Winged Warrior. I have no doubt he is writing delightful poetry in heaven. // paul
Williams Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM
Actually you helped with the second part Paul, WW kept switching from past to present Lol. You sent me a soup mail and we clarified the mistake. Thanks for visiting again. It means a lot ....Maria Hugs
Chircop Avatar
November 11, 2020 at 4:02 AM
Looking back I wish I had known Wing Warrior a little bit more..but through this collaboration poem I can somehow connect with his beautiful soul and your very own sweet lady. What a beautiful poem this is.. No wonder it got potd..back then. Thanks for reposting.A fave.
Williams Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 5:05 PM
I wish you had to Charmaine, he was a wonderful man. you are so right a Soul like his travelled the miles reaching out with his kindness. He'll always be remembered . Thanks for visiting sweet friend....Maria Hugs
Downing  Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 6:04 PM
Tremendously beautiful collaboration... I still can’t believe he’s gone. Just heartbreaking! Maria, thank you for tributing this to our amazing friend. Gone but never forgotten... hugs
Williams Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 5:11 PM
Gone but never forgotten Kina, you are so right there. His kind Soul touched quite a few on this site. Thanks for the revisit my sweet friend , I truly appreciate it....Maria Hugs
Trifiatis Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Revisiting after more than three years this monumental poem of you and of our departed friend WW gives me the impression that he is around reading our comments. I am happy to have commented then so it gives me the right to write a tribute to our late friend who we will never forget! Rest in Peace our beloved brother. One day we would meet again!
Williams Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 5:08 PM
I can just imagine him reading all these comments, he'd be so happy, can almost hear that laugh of his. Thanks my dearest Demetrios for the revisit, I for one appreciate it from 'down under', WW from high above.....Maria xxx
Gauthier Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 11:19 AM
Lovely collaboration, Maria and WW.
Williams Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 5:09 PM
Thanks Line, appreciate the visit and comment always....Maria Hugs
Wanter Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 6:30 PM
I think you two are poetic geniuses!
Williams Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 11:08 PM
Thanks so much Sunlite, but I wont take credit WW is the genius. I set the challenge and he always shines. Thanks so much for he visit and lovely comment my friend....Maria xx
Imtiaz Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 8:08 AM
nice with alluring touch ............magical tone
Williams Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 3:34 AM
Thank you Muhammad, I'm so glad that you liked it. Thank you for dropping by....Maria
Imtiaz Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 8:05 AM
nice
Imtiaz Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Duet Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Such a mystical and magical poem! And the music is just so mesmerizing. What a scene the words paint in my mind. Another FAV for me. :) And, congrats on POTD.
Williams Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Thank you so much Carole, I really appreciate your visit and lovely comments always my friend....Maria xxx
Callus Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Belated congratulations to both co-writers for the p.o.t.d. award! Love is a main ingredient of inspiration, and I like where this theme took you. The accompanying music is beautiful. Regards // paul
Callus Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 3:16 PM
My pleasure, Maria.
Williams Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 6:06 AM
Paul I really appreciated all your helpful advice, and respect your knowledge my friend. Thank you so much for that and stopping by to wish us. I am very grateful, and deeply flattered....Maria
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 4:47 PM
I loved the internal rhyme that added to your passionate combined words. Congratulations to both of you on the worthy honor of having this poem chosen as POTD! : )
Williams Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 10:01 PM
Thank you so much Connie both from WW and me...Maria xxx
Nusker Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 3:01 AM
A very touching tale of love within this fabulous poem. I simply love it, Maria. Congrats for the POTD. My warm wishes to both of you.
Williams Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 6:17 AM
Thank you so much Afzal my dear friend. I'm so glad that you loved it. I am most flattered and so will WW...Maria
Roper Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 10:35 AM
wonderful, Maria Williams and Winged Warrior, congratulations on POTD, Hugs to both ~`*
Williams Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 11:35 PM
Thanks so much Eve, both from WW and me. I really appreciate your visit and lovely comments my friend...Maria
Melugin Avatar
September 21, 2017 at 7:07 AM
Maris, congratulations! Poem of the year potential! Stellar! My best to you both, chuck
Williams Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 7:16 AM
Oh wow, wouldnt that be lovely. Thanks so much Chuck for the visit and excellent comment, I really appreciate it...Maria
Shetley Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:31 PM
Congrats on POTD!
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Thank you Thvia....Maria
One Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Just returning to congratulate you on your POTD..
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Thank you Si....Maria
Andresen Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 12:48 PM
- This is a mystery, Maria - Yesterday I got no comment in my inbox ... zero ! - But the comment appeared today ... yesterday's comment - The first thing I did today was to congratulate you and W.W. with this amazing poem ... but, it's not here - I guess my computer is sick - CONGRATULATIONS well deserved AND MORE ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:48 PM
I understand completely Anne-Lise, their system was doing some strange things yesterday. Two comments of mine ended up on the wrong persons site Lol.Nothing wrong with your computer. Thank you for the congrats, my dear friend, I really appreciate it...Maria xxx
Wanter Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Wunnerful, Wunnerful, Wunnerful!! A fav. congratulations.
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:49 PM
Thanks so much for the wunnerful comments Dear Sunlite, I really appreciate it my friend...Maria
Wood Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations on POTD you two! Well done!
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Dean, I really appreciate your visit and comment my dear friend, and I speak for WW as well....Maria
Sathasivam Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 8:04 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 9:08 PM
Thanks so much Ravi, I really appreciate your visit and comments my friend.....Maria
Krampe Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 6:47 AM
Congrats on POTD.
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 6:51 AM
Thanks so much Agnes, I really appreciate your visit and comment....Maria and WW
Warrior Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 2:09 AM
Back to congratulate you on POTD!!!...lol...^WW^
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 2:13 AM
Like they say "right back at you" Lol. Congratulations WW, it really was a pleasure. xx
Wolf Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 1:45 AM
Outstanding once again! Well done on POTD
Williams Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 2:14 AM
Thanks White Wolf, I really do appreciate your visit and lovely comment....Maria
Warrior Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 8:11 AM
Maria...what do you say to great talent...it runs in your veins...you are very creative and uniquely intuitive my friend...must be that down under stuff lol...to our next collab!...god bless...^WW^
Williams Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 8:22 AM
Lol you funny man, the pleasure was all mine. Must be those Vegemite sandwiches, and your Canadian Pizza do you think? Thank you for the nice compliments. You are a truly amazing poet WW. Till we write again God Bless ..Maria
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September 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM
Certainly this poem about love is a product of love written by two wonderful persons and poets with golden hearts! Congratulations to both dear Maria and dear WW for going beyond the trivial conception of love and more into the mystical and to the wondrous!
Williams Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 8:16 AM
My dearest Demetrios, thank you my dearest friend. That you took the time to visit and comment is overwhelming for me, that you think this poem is wondrous brings great joy to me and I'm sure WW as well. Thank you my dearest Guru of Love...Maria xxx
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