If Romeo and Juliet could meet
And mate enmasque a thousand years ago,
Then our short period of trick and treat
Could generate a love none would outgrow.
For we hid not behind a frightened mask,
Nor sought protection cleverly disguised;
With eager joy we warmed up to the task
And found ourselves most pleasantly surprised.
Discovery and moonlit interlude
Replaced by coffee bars and taxi rides;
No balcony to climb, no attitude
To change, our long-developed love abides.
The Bard wrote “star-crossed lovers” with his pen,
But we are not; let’s do it all again!
Prowling the estate
Seeking a mate
Thinking he was great
Royal Birkdale could not wait
For his date
When the lioness arrived
Honestly Royal Birkdale tried
Thinking the lioness was going to be his bride
Opening the door
Letting out a roar
Exclaiming, "Amor Amor"
She pranced
A dance
Making Royal Birkdale turn red
Many said
Time passed
Lioness tail swung fast
Letting a lot go
Wanting to know
Where things are
In their relationship, so far
Being a future King
He purchased an honorable ring
Shiny and bright
Just right
"You are my Queen
A dream"
Lioness pondered and peered
"I love you dear"
Allowing cubbies to magically appear
Giving Royal Birkdale much pride
That could never be denied
As the sun set
Royal Birkdale will never forget
What he has in life
A loving family and committed wife
always
a forgotten
ensemble
(Daily Magnetic Poetry Challenge)
I don't know who you are,
But I’m always with you, my dear.
I would care for you like your mother,
But why did you leave me here?
I placed you in my heart,
Then why did you leave me apart?
I continued living like a guest,
Then how do your words remain in my heart’s crest?
I know you pretend to be hard with me,
You said, “I need some space.”
But now that space only gives you peace,
While I can’t withdraw from you.
And I can’t think those days
Were just a play date.
Soft hands fold laundry,
laughter spills like loose buttons~
warmth in wrinkled sheets.
No blood binds us, yet we stay~
roots tangled, holding the earth.
In realms of love, where passions burn like fire,
Jealousy, a symptom of a heart's desire,
Not insecurity, but care's fierce spark,
Lying deep, where love's most vulnerable mark.
I don't want to lose you, my heart's sole claim,
Yours alone, my love, my every breath's refrain,
Checking up on you, not desperation's game,
But love's fierce vigilance, my heart's sweet pain.
When I lose you, my world crumbles to dust,
Leaving naught but emptiness, a hollow trust,
I've crossed oceans, climbed mountains high and steep,
Kneeling, broken, my heart, a thousand pieces, asleep.
You're all I want, my passion's burning need,
My every dream, my heart's deepest creed,
I won't trade our love for anything, my love,
Yours, forever, till eternity's stars above.
Is the one click worth it?
Is the online love connection genuine?
Does it get better like fine wine?
Searching for love requires compatibility
Truth and appreciative the love between couples
Respect throughout
True love not false love
Open heart into romance
Actual person with a real photo
No hack in scam
Name worth giving
Not something made up
Love is about enduring heart
Enchanted spirit
Love within
Online love must work out from the very start
Emotions must be felt
Above all trust
There is a start and depart.
Regardless of the commitment,
Something of the spirit always wants to feel free
Regardless of the commitment,
It’s at its purest when led astray but for a moment to see, if both parties come back to the ways of which they wish they went, now breathe.
Someone will make a mistake,
Hopefully you, and hopefully in their dreams.
Only means, you’re lucky enough to have one of the better ones, not one who schemes.
Regardless of the commitment, it’s only but a dream.
Dreams can come true, nightmares can too,
Or you can just be waking up in bed again,
Where do you want your path to lead?
Regardless of the commitment, you can always leave. Before you ever sought one out, alone you should find peace, so you can be not only what someone else will enjoy but give yourself a chance for your own love's deeds.
Love yourself before seeking out that dream
And regardless of the commitment, consciously commit to treating those of significance as the human they are within.
Treat as if you were me and 'they' were 'we'
There's so much love,
Don't let the rush burn with its steam.
Two stars, two of a kind
Speaking of their love filled bind.
Behind the nighttime shield
These stars thought they had healed.
But around them the shield made others blind.
Their love spread, but so did the hate,
The other stars didn't find their love great.
But the pair didn't care,
For they did not need “repair”
They could carry each other's weight.
My love, my heart, my soul's delight,
In your eyes, my world is made anew,
With you, each moment's a sweet, sweet night,
Our love's a flame that burns, forever true.
Let's weave a love that's strong, yet gentle too,
A tapestry of laughter, tears, and sighs,
With every breath, my love for you grows true,
In your arms, I find my peaceful skies.
My darling, let's explore the world's delight,
Hand in hand, with hearts that beat as one,
We'll dance under stars, and in the morning light,
Our love will shine, forever, just begun.
Forever with you, my love, is where I'd be,
With you, my heart, my soul, is set free.
Opulence suits you, my Queen.
To you I humbly devote my life
~ cater to your every whim.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 1st place 2025
One knows by the blinking eyes
when someone lies to hide guilt...
even words sound fake on your waking up;
I'm tired of the promises coated with lies:
times and times again I've pleaded to quit,
but obeyed your command turning into a pup!
Be persuasive, speak of a strong commitment,
stick to true words: they're a golden treasure,
don't use me only for your intimate pleasure:
passion can last as long as there's a heartbeat!
Have you kissed another man's sensual lips?
Was he able to convince you he was better?
Damn fool, your folly existence stirs up anger:
deceive no hearts, don't make sarcastic remarks!!
Be persuasive, speak of a strong commitment
to build a tomorrow stronger than a fortress;
don't ask more than I am able to give when in total doubt:
I foresee days of endless joy, but also days of deep sadness!
One tastes much bitterness when sweetness is missing
from the eager mouth that wanted to delight in every truth;
it shows in the eyes, even in the emotions that are fading:
remain faithful to me, look no further, and find some worth!
two dancing silhouettes,
lurking in the shadows
fireflies spark like static in the air
a dream that bloomed
from a far-fetched delusion,
a love that demands lifelong care.
i trip on the train of her white-laced dress,
hoping some man might catch my fall.
how typical of me, to make a mess,
then run away
before time can take it all.
i envy the love i always crave.
i wish it was me
but the brick wall in my mind
won’t let me stay.
wine glasses, once sweet with cake and cheer,
lie shattered on the floor.
a dream dissolved
by the one thing I feared
so they all slammed the door.
it’s clear i’m scared of a lifelong vow
my trust is frayed,
and my heart’s not in it now.
so why do i still long for what i push away?
there’s no more icing on the cake.
i dropped the bouquet.
The love I have for you is too powerful for words.
It cannot be contained by any ordinary imaginings,
Like the ones that come from the places life devours.
This moment; Here, Now: is yours forever.
I am in it only for you.
This is the forever I was talking about
When I said I love you.
That brilliant smile upon your face,
it lights my darkened soul.
One gaze upon your heavenly grace
and I lose all control.
Your face, so graceful in its form,
is ne’er an afterthought.
Your eyes, my soul seem to warm,
when in your gaze I’m caught.
Your skin, so lovely, is soft as snow;
I feel it as I dream
about you, and the things I know.
You are not as you seem.
Your presence is so dear to me.
I’m pained to be alone.
But I know you’ll appear to me
when I am on my own.
I see you when I close my eyes.
Your smile I see so clear.
My rationale mystifies.
Why should it be so Dear?
I’ve only known you for a few short weeks,
yet to you I feel drawn.
I find your presence so unique
I want you from now on.
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