Bartholomew Williams Poet Sonnet

To Be With Her

I struggle nobly to describe my love.
Her voice! It calms my soul like peaceful dove.
Desire for her burns deep within my heart. 
Her beauty shames a priceless work of art.

To be with her is much of my life’s joy;
I feel for Greeks who saved Helen from Troy.
I think about what life was like before;
Glad I’ve no other lover to look for. 

Do I compare my love to starry night?
The countless lights that strive to be so bright?
Her grace and elegance cause me to sigh.
I am a better man when she is nigh.

To pass the time away from her is pain,
But worth it all when I see her again.

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Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM Glad to see you on the marathon winner list, Bartholomew, and to review your lovely sonnet again. Congrats to you. (oh it says rhyme, but it looks like a modern sonnet!) Bartholomew Williams April 21, 2019 at 9:16 PM Thank you very much, Andrea. I truly appreciate it. Congratulations to you on your overall podium finish in this contest!! When I saw you enter "Cinder Girl" early on in this marathon (I think at mile #1), I knew you were pretty serious about doing well, and you did. Happy Easter to you and your family! :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier April 20, 2019 at 11:18 PM Back with more congrats, Bartholomew. Bartholomew Williams April 21, 2019 at 3:05 PM Thank you so very much, Line! It is wonderful to hear from you. :) Right back at you with my congrats for your Honorable Mention finish overall (please see my comments there)! All my very best to you always, my friend! :) Bartholomew

Mark Toney April 20, 2019 at 5:21 PM Bartholomew, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest has finally come to its end. Congratulations on placing 16th overall in the marathon! There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. Your participation in my contests is much appreciated. ~Mark Bartholomew Williams April 21, 2019 at 3:04 PM Mark, thank you so much for your gracious comments and for hosting this marathon of a contest!! I must say it was much more pleasant (and less brutal) than my actual/physical marathon experiences. You and your family have my very best wishes always. I appreciate your dedication to fine poetry and making this really fun for all! :) Bartholomew

Beautiful Scars April 14, 2019 at 12:54 PM This just goes to show that true love does in fact exist. I feel this way about my hubby and am glad you have this feeling too. I love it and you deserve it. Thank you :)-luloo Bartholomew Williams April 14, 2019 at 7:19 PM Thank you so much, Luloo, and you have accurately and nicely captured my sentiments, too. Love is a wonderful thing! All my very best always to you, your husband, and family! :) Bartholomew

Mahtab Bangalee March 25, 2019 at 3:40 AM love; a sense there is no comparison.../// beautiful poem penned Bartholomew Williams March 26, 2019 at 8:59 AM Mahtab, thank you very much for you kind words and for stopping by and reading my poem. I sincerely appreciate it. Best wishes, Bartholomew

Sandra Haight March 12, 2019 at 1:25 PM Such a beautiful, well-written Sonnet and endearing tribute to the love of your life, Batholomew! Congratulations on your podium win! Sandra :) Bartholomew Williams March 12, 2019 at 1:58 PM Thank you very much, Sandra! I appreciate your thoughtful words. It's nice to share the podium with you! It is also very good of LuLoo to award physical prizes (and I finally made the cut on this one)! All my very best to you and yours, my friend! :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier March 12, 2019 at 10:55 AM Lovely, Bartholomew. Congrats on your win. Bartholomew Williams March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM Thank you very much, Line! I appreciate hearing from you, as always. I am grateful for your gracious words. Thank you. Blessings, :) Bartholomew

Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2019 at 1:49 PM - A lovely poem, Bartholomew ... love makes us whole :) - We all deserve to experience true love, which makes us happy :) - Love sometimes hurts, but it never causes harm intentionally :) - In other words, to love someone good you must love yourself and be prepared for everything :) - Congratulations on your winning poem ... we all hunt for love :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Bartholomew Williams January 16, 2019 at 8:28 AM Anne-Lise, thank you very much for your warm, welcome comments! I appreciate you taking the effort and time to stop by and leave a meaningful reflection. Congratulations on your first-place win with, "Love is Like the Weather"!! Hugs and blessings to you, my friend! :) Bartholomew

Carolyn Devonshire December 26, 2018 at 8:07 PM True love and beautifully conveyed, Bartholomew. Congratulations on your win in the marathon contest! Hugs, Carolyn Bartholomew Williams December 27, 2018 at 11:34 AM Hi, Carolyn, and thank you very much for stopping by and your consistently encouraging comments. It is always so nice to hear from you! I trust your holidays are going well. May 2019 be wonderful to you in all respects! Many, many blessings to you always, my friend. Hugs, :) Bartholomew

Janice Canerdy December 26, 2018 at 3:14 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Bartholomew Williams December 27, 2018 at 11:30 AM Thank you very much, Janice, for your kind words and good sportsmanship! Right back at you with your lovely poem, "Flowers and Friends" (please see my comments there), and strong placement in the contest! All my best to you, :) Bartholomew

Mark Toney December 26, 2018 at 3:08 PM Bartholomew, congrats on your win on mile 3 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. A truly beautiful sonnet. ~Mark Bartholomew Williams December 27, 2018 at 11:24 AM Thank you very much, Mark, for your encouraging and uplifting words! I sincerely appreciate them. Thank you also for your marathon efforts in sponsoring and judging literally hundreds of poems within a month or so. I truly admire your dedication! All my very best to you! :) Bartholomew

Carolyn Devonshire August 5, 2018 at 2:13 PM Romantic sonnets are uplifting to read, Bartholomew and you have a beautiful one here. I have responded to your Soup mail. Please read and reply to my regular email. I will be off the Soup a few days while I get the prizes out and take care of a few other things I've been putting off. Hugs, Carolyn PS-Andrea's right. You should post some more new poetry! People appreciate your work here. Bartholomew Williams August 5, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn, for your truly thoughtful and considerate comments! I want to thank you, too, for being a genuinely uplifting influence on Soup for the past year-plus. I really appreciate all you do. Thanks for your response, and I will send that email now. You and yours have my continued best wishes always! Hugs, :) Bartholomew

Andrea Dietrich August 5, 2018 at 1:59 PM wish you had more new poems to share, my friend! Seeing this gem again. Bartholomew Williams August 5, 2018 at 4:40 PM Thank you so very much, Andrea! Those are truly wonderful words, my friend, and ones I sincerely appreciate. :) I am working on getting some more poems out, and you and Carolyn D. will be among the very first on PoetrySoup that I let know, I promise. Thank you for your inspiration and support the past 1.5 years I have been active on PS. It has meant a lot to me. Hugs, :) Bartholomew

Elaine George June 22, 2018 at 10:08 AM Ahhhh...Such tender and beautiful expressions of love in this Love Sonnet. Sincerely, Elaine Bartholomew Williams June 25, 2018 at 9:05 AM Thank you very much, Elaine, for your kind and sincere words. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. I hope you have a wonderful week! All my very best to you and yours. :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 7:31 PM Lovely, Bartholomew. Congrats on your fine win. Bartholomew Williams June 4, 2018 at 8:33 AM Thank you very much, Line, for your very positive and welcome comments! It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time and effort to comment - much appreciated. All good things to you! :) Bartholomew

Susan Ashley May 24, 2018 at 9:46 PM Returning once more, my friend, to offer you my congratulations for your wonderful win with this exquisite sonnet. I'm so glad I had the pleasure of reading your poem again, Bartholomew.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Bartholomew Williams May 25, 2018 at 3:03 PM Susan, thanks so much for returning and posting some more super-positive comments!! I truly appreciate it. Warmest wishes in all things right back to you. Have a great holiday weekend, my friend! :) Bartholomew

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 5:55 AM Congratulations on your win with this lovely sonnet. Bartholomew Williams May 19, 2018 at 12:56 PM Thank you very much, Susan, for your encouraging words. I am happy you enjoyed my poem. All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

John Hamilton May 18, 2018 at 1:32 PM Beautiful summer sonnet Bartholomew, congrats on a fine placement! Bartholomew Williams May 19, 2018 at 4:23 AM John, thank you so much for your kind, encouraging words! Thanks, too, for sponsoring this contest. I also wanted to express my gratitude to you for being the first to see the potential in my piece, "Looking to Sea" (it went on to earn a 'trophy'). I appreciate you, John. All my best! :) Bartholomew

Elaine George May 17, 2018 at 7:39 PM Beautiful love sonnet, Bartholomew. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Bartholomew Williams May 19, 2018 at 4:25 AM Elaine, thank you very much for your gracious words of encouragement. Congratulations right back to you on your strong placement with "Summer Love"! All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

Janice Canerdy March 2, 2018 at 12:12 PM What a beautiful poem, Bartholomew! Janice Bartholomew Williams March 2, 2018 at 8:47 PM Janice, thank you very much for your nice comment and for visiting to read my poem. All my best! :) Bartholomew

Eve Roper February 13, 2018 at 11:07 PM Congratulations on your win, Bartholomew ! Hugs Eve ~`* Bartholomew Williams February 14, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thank you very much, Eve, for your gracious words. I appreciate it. I enjoyed your poem, too. Please see my comments there. Hugs right back to you! :) Bartholomew

Anne-Lise Andresen February 13, 2018 at 3:20 AM - What's more beautiful than a poem of love, Bartholomew :) - Congratulations on your wonderful poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Bartholomew Williams February 13, 2018 at 4:14 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise (Sunshine Smile - love that "handle!"), for your warm and thoughtful wishes! It is truly nice to hear from you again. I hope all is well. Blessings to you! :) Bartholomew

Silent One February 12, 2018 at 5:22 PM Some lovely romantic lines Bartholomew.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Bartholomew Williams February 13, 2018 at 4:10 PM Thank you very much, Silent One, not only for your kind and gracious words but also for sponsoring this contest. I sincerely appreciate it. All my very best to you! :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier January 5, 2018 at 2:46 PM Congrats on your win, Bartholomew. Bartholomew Williams January 6, 2018 at 1:22 PM Thank you very much for your kind comment, Line. Right back at you with congratulations on you podium win with "Photography Meraki"! - Best wishes. :) Bartholomew

Beautiful Scars January 5, 2018 at 1:32 PM beautiful poem dear Bart, congrats :)-luloo Bartholomew Williams January 6, 2018 at 1:20 PM Thank you very much, Luloo. I appreciate you stopping by to revisit this one, and I greatly enjoy your poetry, too. All my very best to you and yours! :) Bart

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