'All you need is love'
or so they said (sang) in song
as love conquers all
now don't get me wrong
it may change your outlook
perspective or point of view
for better or worse
as distance lends enchantment
a blessing or curse
yet we hold this self-evidence to be true
and yea verily music be the food of love
according to your taste
but take heed do not fall in love
for it will stick to thy face
With apologies to; Lennon & McCartney and William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
THE SKY, ONCE BLUE, NOW BLEEDS WITH FIRE,
A HUSH HAS STILLED THE MORNING CHIOR.
THE OCEANS SIGH WITH BRINY BREATH,
AND WHISPER HYMNS OF ANCIENT DEATH.
THE TREES BOW LOW, THEIR LEAVES LIKE TEARS,
THEIR ROOTS GROWN DEEP WITH BURIED FEARS.
NO BIRD NOW DARES TO PIERCE THE GLOOM,
EACH BRANCH A CROSS, EACH HILL A TOMB.
THE SUN, A SWOLLEN, DYING FLAME,
REFUSES NOW TO PLAY THE GAME.
OF DAWN AND DUSK, OF LIGHT AND SHADE,
ITS GOLDEN PROMISES NOW SEEM TO FADE.
MOUNTAINS CRUMBLE INTO SAND,
TIME SLIPS LIKE ASH FROM GOD'S OWN HAND.
THE STARS BLINK OUT, ONE FINAL CALL,
A CURTAIN DRAWN ON HEAVEN'S HALL.
BUT IN THE SILENCE, SOMETHING SAYS;
A WHISPERED HOPE THROUGH CHOKING HAZE.
THAT LOVE ONCE SPARKED IN THE DARKEST NIGHT,
IT MIGHT STILL OUTLAST THE FADING LIGHT.
We fall not prey to ego’s ploy,
so we dwell in peace, full of joy.
Notice there’s no energy leak,
when dancing with love cheek to cheek.
The world external, we’ve let go,
having relinquished our ego,
yet we’re strong, not feeble and weak,
when dancing with love cheek to cheek.
Life is but a dream, played in jest,
wherein we’re ensconced in heart’s nest.
There’s no desire now left to seek,
when dancing with love cheek to cheek.
Love and light within heart abounds,
music of spheres in us resounds;
in streams of bliss we dip our beak,
when dancing with love cheek to cheek.
Love don't expire
No date, no age
No race, nothing.
Love knows no bounds
No religion
No status.
Love never done
If wrong, accept
But never lost.
Love hope success
It persevere
Never detract.
Love conquers all
But the hateful will fall
Where true love comes to call
It can drench a fireball
Like a flame in the night
For lovers, it shines a light
It may go out of sight
But deep within, it glows bright
In pure heart, it will glow
Like water, it will flow
And even when rough wind will blow
It will just come to low
But it lives forever
Even when nights get colder
For, it comes even better
In stormy weather
The greatest weapon that Conquers all
The hatred is the seed of all wars from time
Love is the weapon that quells
Love conquers all
It's often been said
But recently more now than ever
It's so very obvious
Wherever I turn
Love enters my every endeavour
Always been in love
With the joy of love
Since Janice, my first ever crush
Grade two it was
Remember it well
Her life is filled with love I trust
There's been others
Not that many
A couple have never left my heart
Stayed with this guy
For all these years
Been in love with love from the start
It makes this old world
Keep spinning around
Can you imagine this place without love
I'd cash in my chips
Not worth the effort
Love and friendship go hand in glove
We met at a reception just by chance.
Could it have been some sweet love at first sight?
I gave her a long penetrating glance
Orange hair, shapely cheeks and lips red bright.
I smiled, and invited her to dinner.
She accepted, and I felt elated
A lavish bistro, sure was a winner.
How grateful I felt that we had dated.
A bottle of white wine, and gourmet food,
Somehow we exchanged many of our views
Time came for us to part, but sad the mood,
She would not accept to meet, 'twas bad news.
I saw some tears that flowed down her sweet face.
I asked why, I had to really know
She was deaf an irreparable case.
She could only lip-read, life was a blow.
Gently I pushed her face next to my lips,
One loves despite all things that can be wrong.
We'll stay happy as written in our scripts.
Our lasting love will forever be strong.
If asked to repeat a time-honored passage
I would say it is that “Love Conquers All,”
For, whatever the situation, it is the message
If asked to repeat a time-honored passage,
I'd pass this adage in my far-advanced age:
“Love Conquers All,” sends a clarion call,
If asked to repeat a time-honored passage
I would say it is that “Love Conquers All!”
Written November 30, 2022
I'd bathe you in my Love,
sponsor you peace like a dove,
lotion you with my embrace,
so the sun's rays could kiss your face.
Though undeserving of what I give,
I'd teach you kindness, so you could receive,
be most vulnerable, cater to reciprocation,
appreciate me through this education.
I pride off my soulmate's teachings,
to share all I have, beyond my healings,
her listening skills have restored all hopes,
engaged are past troubles, regardless of who provokes.
True Love comes by the most random hour,
but it will teach you its unwavering power.
10 August 2022
'Strong Emotions' Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
'feelings of Love'
RhymeZone, verified
attention sways
till love slays thought
bliss rays burst forth
14-December-2021
let its pieces fall where they may ~
Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~LOVE BITS AND BITES~ 2023
AP: Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2021
I have been hurt many times in life
It always felt like a knife
But with you I feel all new
Its nice to be able to talk to you
My past is horrific
But I can now be specific
I can talk about it
Without falling into a pit
Because of you I am free from my past
Without the fear of being recast
I am no longer alone
Because of all the love you've shown
I love you with all my heart
Even though we are miles apart
Even when your away
I'll be there to stay
I'm not going anywhere
I swear
Talking with you makes me smile
Which goes on for miles
I've never felt this way before
Being with you makes me feel restored
You can always count on me
That is a guarantee
The sky is grey
It's beginning to rain
The markets are down
The economy strains
There's more divorce
Than ever before
Men are still dying
In senseless wars
The cynics say
The earth is doomed
All you hear
Is doom and gloom
Hear what I say
Rise above the squalls
Because in the end
Love conquers all
R-eal love conquers all,
O-ne woman endures the pain;
G-enelyn Presnilla prays for him,
E-specially during the
R-ain.
B-ecause real love conquers all,
E-very May twenty-second is fine;
R-ough sea has turned calm,
S-unlight shall start to shine.
A-lways winning over the strife,
B-rave even during downfall;
E-ager to remain faithful, real love conquers all.
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