Gary Bateman Poet Didactic

Notes About The Poem

                          

 

Author's Notes: "When You Truly Love Someone" is a Didactic poem that I completed on December 1, 2017. I wrote this verse to highlight some of the principal attributes or aspects that one might expect to see and experience during the process when that person (or any other person for that matter) has been smitten by Cupid's arrow and has fallen deeply in love with someone else, whether it be of an immediate nature or something more long term. To add some historical literary flavor to this selection, I decided to include some memorable thoughts about "True Love," which I was able to extract from the famous "Sonnet 116" that William Shakespeare had written and published in the year of 1609. I inserted this additional information into the text immediately after my initial didactic verse to add some heft and articulation in support of my viewpoint. Enjoy the read!! (Gary Bateman - December 1, 2017) (Didactic)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

Categories:  heaven, imagery, introspection, love, metaphor, spiritual, and symbolism. 

 

                             

                           

 

When You Truly Love Someone

When You Truly Love Someone

When you truly love someone . . .  
Do so with all your heart!
Do so with real passion,
Do so with true emotion,
Do so with your warmest smile, 
Do so with palpable pleasing thoughts, 
Do so with an aura of poetic enchantment,
And do it always for love!
And be not ever afraid of doing this,
Whilst seeking divine help from
The Angels high in Heaven above!

I beseech thee, in this vein, always to remember . . . 
Some memorable thoughts taken from Shakespeare’s
Sonnet 116, from the year of 1609:

“True love is everlasting.”
“True love is an ever-fixed mark,”
“That looks on tempests and is never shaken;”
“True love’s worth cannot be measured.”

With such graceful thoughts here from Shakespeare, 
Need I say more? 
Amen.

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved,
December 1, 2017 (Didactic)

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Liam Mcdaid December 11, 2017 at 1:36 PM sweet talking heavens steps in this excellent piece gary Gary Bateman December 11, 2017 at 5:33 PM Thanks Liam Mate!! These sweet talking heavens steps are a perfect description here Liam. I always owe my inspiration in instances like this one to Mr. Shakespeare, who else pray tell?? I'm glad you liked it Liam!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Maria Williams December 9, 2017 at 6:01 AM Thanks for your wonderful summation of Love my dear Gary. Indeed it's all you say and perchance it started in another dimension and perhaps even in another life... Maria Gary Bateman December 9, 2017 at 5:59 PM Hello Dear Maria!! Thanks for your read here of my Didactic with its touch of Shakespeare. I like the notion you mention here about the possibility of a true love starting in another dimension and perhaps even in another life. All is indeed possible in the end!! I'm glad you liked this selection Maria!! Best Always, Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 2, 2017 at 4:32 AM Ty for such a lovely poem w/added historical depth of understanding the true essence of love, Gary. Your deep feelings of love and knowledge is like a glowing North star that can be seen afar. Beautiful poetry, my dear friend. Love and smiles always. Gary Bateman December 2, 2017 at 7:33 AM Thanks Freddie!! I really appreciate your read here and your gracious comments and observations. I'm pleased you enjoyed my Didactic, with its additional dash of Shakespeare. Best Weekend Wishes my dear friend!! Talk to you soon!! Gary

Probir Gupta December 1, 2017 at 10:37 AM Lovely Didactic ... Gary Bateman December 1, 2017 at 2:14 PM Thanks Probir!! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem here!! Best Wishes, Gary

Vijay Pandit December 1, 2017 at 5:55 AM Very inspirational write Gary--good loving message in your poem--thanks for sharing Shakespeare's words as well! Gary Bateman December 1, 2017 at 2:03 PM Hello Vijay!! Thanks for your very kind words here about my didactic. And, yes, I'll freely admit it, I'm a Shakespeare aficionado, among some of the other great classical poets as well. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Silent One December 1, 2017 at 5:53 AM Sadly not too many get to witness true love, especially in todays day and age.. You have written a wonderful poem that highlights what true love is... an excellent didactic which teaches the meaning of true love.. Gary Bateman December 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM Thanks Silent One!! I certainly agree with what you say. I wrote about some of the principal ideals and the meaning of true love, but in today's age with all of the various complications, etc., many people never actually get to really experience it and live it as part of their loves. That's where we come in as poets as we approach things like this from both a societal and conscience level. Have a great weekend!! Best, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen December 1, 2017 at 4:36 AM - A really beautiful love poem, Gary - Best wishes for a romantic weekend with your sweetheart Ingrid ... enjoy the love :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman December 1, 2017 at 4:42 AM Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! (And Best Congratulations too from Ingrid and me!!) Ah . . . yes, I'm back in the mood here momentarily with this write on the theme of "Love." Ingrid and I also wish you a wondrously romantic weekend. We were thinking about you guys!! Best Wishes and Best of Luck!! Gary