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Author's Notes: I composed this second piece (i.e., a companion poem to "Can't Make It Without You Baby") while giving it the same due consideration to the passionate and surprising effect brought on by that little chubby, winged infant named "Cupid," who in world of mythology is known as the God of Love. In Roman mythology he was named "Amor," and in Greek mythology he was called "Eros." Regardless, everyone or nearly everyone has, at one time or another, felt that amorous sensation of one of Cupid's arrows hitting home when they meet the person they end up falling in love with. That, after all, is one very important aspect of life which can make a person's life both interesting and worthwhile -- as long as that person is the right one. (Gary Bateman - September 30, 2014) (Lyric poetic format)

Without your love my darling— It’s me against the world, me against the world, me against the world. And when I first met you my love, at first glance I was smitten and could never lose sight of you. Without us together my love— It’s me against the world, me against the world, me against the world. And when I think of you my darling, I can smell your scent and see your smile, and dream, dream, dream all the while of being in your loving arms again. And so Without your love my darling— It’s me against the world, me against the world, me against the world. A lonely man so desperate for your love. Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, Germany (September 30, 2014) (Lyric poetic format)

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Paul Schneiter

Date: 10/14/2014 3:25:00 PM

Gary, This is eloquent. It conveys—with exceptional power, emotion, and conviction—the depth of your love for her. Five stars for sure! Congratulations on a superb composition.

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/15/2014 4:32:00 PM

Thanks Paul so much. I am always glad to hear from you and will following your works as well. Very busy on my end as I know you are too. Much to do with writing and trying to keep up with everybody. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/7/2014 4:16:00 PM

What a wanton feeling and pledge of love at the same time..Excellent song!

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/8/2014 12:05:00 PM

Charma, Thanks for commenting on this one!! Putting this theme together for me was both interesting and pensive. Love, of course, is that universal emotion that evokes such great power among people. Best Wishes, Gary

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/4/2014 10:30:00 PM

This is beautiful, but even more so with your notes above, also I read the comments below, simply wonderful, and great to see how love can grow!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/5/2014 7:34:00 AM

Arthur . . . Thanks for reading this one. Always great to hear from you. I'm glad you liked the poem. Love is an essential part (or at least should be) in our lives. Also, I'm glad you noticed the "Author's Notes." I always put them in there to remind me why I wrote the poem and to give the reader more details about the write. Cheers, Gary

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/2/2014 1:36:00 PM

pleasantly grooving in my mind as I feel your music coming alive with sweet affection, gary...huggs

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/2/2014 1:54:00 PM

Nette, My Princess . . . it is always so good to hear from you!! I am very glad that you enjoyed this piece on "Without Your Love." We poets write about so many different topics that it is refreshing to delve into that challenging topic of love + emotion. That's what makes us all so human and so unique. My Best Wishes Always, Gary (P.S. I enjoy your poetry tool!!)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/2/2014 7:12:00 AM

now it would be a cruel world gary without love smiling always even alone golden memories will shine excellent pen pal

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/2/2014 1:50:00 PM

I am in total mind sync with you Liam. The "Love Thing" is indeed (and can always be) quite confusing. No one -- Man or Women has the complete right answer key with this eternal emotion. It's funny that I write on all of these other topics, but LOVE is the one that turns everything upside down and in disarray. You can contact me at gbateman@live.de if you ever need to talk further. I do understand. Best my friend, Gary

Liam Mcdaid
Date: 10/2/2014 9:39:00 AM

even i got confused in love but alone at times i dig real deep bless you pal always a pleasure

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/2/2014 8:32:00 AM

Liam I actually wrote this poem and the companion poem ("Can't Make it without Baby) for my wife Ingrid of 23 years. We were both quite fortunate to have me when I was assigned in Berlin with the U.S. Army in 1990. This is the one that has sustained me. I loved before when younger, but felt the pain of sadness and disappointment. I know. I understand you. Love's a precious thing.

Liam Mcdaid
Date: 10/2/2014 7:54:00 AM

gary i am alone myself but i hold so special someone each tear is worth the pain i would do it all over again only different this time we live to learn love is never a mistake it just happens once or twice if lucky in one life time

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/2/2014 7:49:00 AM

Liam you are very right about this. The world can be a cruel place as it is, but without Love it would be truly terrible. Cheers, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/1/2014 12:48:00 PM

- Gary, a beautiful poem - I believe in love persuasive power - It's not easy to understand - But love must be the most fragrant flower of the all of life's thorns - Without love there would not be any sense in people's dreams - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/1/2014 1:03:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise . . . I do agree totally with you on your observation here. Love is something that we all probably wish we knew better. It is indeed a quite powerful emotion and that "most fragrant flower" as you've so elegantly mentioned. And indeed, without the emotive force of love in our lives, our dreams and aspirations would be terribly diminished or not at all. Best Wishes, Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/1/2014 12:53:00 PM

Hi Peter, You're right about that. I composed a rough draft of this piece some time ago for a friend and former military buddy of mine who is also a musician and presently back in Washington, DC. I've got some others coming out in the future. It is great to meet you also. I just joined "PS" on 9 August. I have much to write about and look forward to reading your works too!! Cheers, Gary

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/1/2014 1:07:00 AM

An excellent romantic poem.

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/1/2014 1:07:00 PM

Maurice . . . Coming from "Love Master" as you are . . . thanks so much for your wonderful comment here. I do very much enjoy reading your works too my friend. Love is that all-powerful emotion which hopefully is a part of all of us . Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/30/2014 6:22:00 PM

This was great, I loved the lyric quality of this so smooth and enjoyable :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/30/2014 6:47:00 PM

Cas, Thanks for the read. Glad you like the lyric quality. I got something right with this one. I enjoyed putting it together. Best Wishes, Gary

Jan Allison

Date: 9/30/2014 5:56:00 PM

love the sentiment and the repetition Gary - great write:-) hugs jan xxx its a 7 from me

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/30/2014 6:49:00 PM

Jan . . . Thanks so much for your read of this one and for responding. A "7" from you means a great deal to me. I always enjoy your poems too very much. All the Best, Gary