Am her first catch
Best of the best in her eyes
Comforter to her soul
Defender of her pride and dignity
Ensuring her joy never fades.
Fresh in her heart, I stay
Growing old like gold
Hand in hand and eye to eye
In our own world.
Just in case I cry
Know she will come running,
Love in hand
Mending my broken heart.
Never shall I want
Or lack.
Perfection lies within her,
Qualities of a queen revealed.
Rest may be wives,
She’s an angel
Triumphing her victory
Under my roof
Vast world means nothing
Without her.
Xenial
Yearning for love
Zealous
Always aching, the absence hurts so deep.
Broken silence where sweet memories sleep.
Crying comes, a necessary flood.
Darkest days misunderstood.
Empty space where laughter used to bloom.
Finding strength to leave the lonely room.
Gradually, the sharpest pain gives way.
Hoping brightens with each passing day.
Inside, a quiet calm begins to grow.
Joy is fragile, moving soft and slow.
Kindness learned—to self, and to the past.
Lessons linger; built to truly last.
Moments spent now focused just on me.
New directions, wild and wide and free.
Open doors to possibilities unseen.
Peace returns, serene and ever green.
Quiet comfort in the solitude.
Reaching out for all the good I've viewed.
Sunlight warms a spirit long denied.
Togetherness, but self is now my guide.
Understanding sets the old pain free.
Vibrant soul discovers destiny.
Wisdom gained from battles fought and won.
Xenial future, now the work is done.
Yearning turns to love for who I am.
Zenith reached, escaping the old jam.
Always remember to pack the essentials,
Bat, Bottle, Bag, Boots,
Cut down anyone who tries to get in the way,
Don't look them in the eye, it only makes it harder,
Enemy, everyone is the enemy, yes, even them,
Find what you can, anything, you'll need it later,
Get up, you don't have time to rest, not yet,
How have you survived this long?
Imagine a better world, running water, safety,
Jokes are the only thing keeping you going,
Kill or be killed, even when its all over,
Like an animal, lose yourself in the fray,
Most of them aren't even people anymore,
Notice how they don't look you in the eye,
Only you are left, Only you can rescue them,
Persevere, soon it'll all be back to normal.
Quick, you have to run, to escape,
Run, run, doesn't matter to where or why,
Stop and you are dead, run, run,
Today is the day, its all over, you can't escape-
Unless you remember the ABCs,
Very good, recall everything I've taught you,
When the end finally comes and its all over,
Xenial little thing you are, listening to me.
You will be safe from the onslaught,
Zealot of the new world order.
Fascinated, Gainfully Harnessed, Impishly Joyful
Again, a contest I can't deny.
There's someone though, who makes me grateful
While I sit and ponder, knowing my.
Kind, Loyal, Muse, Nicely Observes
My constant request for her inspiration.
By finding words this poem deserves
Through her obliging communication.
Perusing Quests Requires Studious Time
To edit, correct, some lines rearrange.
Ensuring then my end words all rhyme
Therefore, deliberate lines to exchange.
Unquestioned Victory, With Xenial Yes!
Together my muse and I agree.
These words are ours, but now confess
My secret muse is really like me!
Ode to the Ocean
All-encompassing, a vast blue might,
Billions of droplets, reflecting light.
Coral castles, where sea creatures roam,
Deepest trenches, a mysterious home.
Ever-moving, with rhythmic sway,
Fresh ocean breezes, greet each new day.
Glistening surface, a mirror so clear,
Haunting echoes, for all who draw near.
Immense and ancient, full of lore,
Joyful dolphins, leap from the shore.
Kelping forests, where life can thrive,
Luminous plankton, keeping dreams alive.
Mysteries hidden, in depths unknown,
Nature's grandeur, beautifully shown.
Onward currents, tirelessly flow,
Pristine waters, a mesmerizing glow.
Quiet whispers, from waves on the sand,
Rich biodiversity, across every land.
Salty essence, a taste of the wild,
Tidal surges, powerfully compiled.
Underwater wonders, a breathtaking sight,
Vast and vital, shining so bright.
Wild and free, where horizons extend,
Xenial waters, where life entwines.
Yearning spirits, forever it calls,
Zephyrs dancing, as each wave falls.
Affectionate Beloved Children,
Delightfully Enjoy Favoured Goodness, Happiness, Incredible Joy.
Knowing Love’s Marvelous, Nurturing Offers Peace.
Quietly Receiving Sincere Truthful Unconditional Vitality.
Wonderfully Xenial, Youthful Zest.
Amazing, breathtaking, charismatic damsels
ensnaring fierce, gallant heroes into jaded knights
languishing malingerers, nincompoops,
ostracized plebeians.
Question rises surely then—
Undeniably verily, why?
Xenial yeomanly zeal!
Alas,
Brisk Candles Dine,
Endlessly Fleeting Graceful Horizons
In Just, knowing Lies May Never Own
Promptly Quilting, Reasons Stiffening
Tomorrow Uncovering Voracious Winds
Xenial Yielding Zenith.
Amethyst beauty cheerful dainty elegant frilly girl
Holy intelligent joyful kind loving mahogany nice onyx plats quick replying simply truthful understanding virtuous with xenial youthful zest
Ancient
~*~*~*~*~*Beliefs
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Cultivate
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Distinguishable
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Entities
~*~*~*~*~*Fortify
Genuine
~*~*~*~*~*Harmonic
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Ideas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Justifying
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Kindredship
~*~*~*~*~*Mentoring
Nurturing
~*~*~*~*~*Obliging
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Perseverance
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Qualifies
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Respect
~*~*~*~*~*Strengthening
Transcends
~*~*~*~*~*Ultimate
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Victory
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Wellsprings
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Xenial
~*~*~*~*~*Yonder
Zeal
3. "God sends pets without wings so no one will suspect they are angels ..." Unkown
Active behavior creates dynamic energy, fundamentals guarantee,
healthy incredible jewel keeper
leisurely manageable nonaggressive obedient pet
qualities radiate sun-kissing
teasingly unrivaled vying
winsome *xenial
yen zeal
(...now I know my A, B, C's...)
Always it's you
Beneath my skin
Catching my breath
Detouring my mind
Even when I try to
Fight impulses I still
Give in to you
Happily because
I love you and not
Just your sexy smile
Keeps me entranced
Lord no! There's much
More about you!
Nonstop wit and
Overflowing charm
Power wielded over me
Quickly disarming
Really any and all
Sense of personal
Trepidation my soul may
Undertake in a final
Valiant effort to try to
Weakly resist your
Xenial nurturing way
You still pull me in
Zapping my last bit of will
©SamHarty
Across the miles to where you are
beyond the highways, however far
chasing love inside my dreams
daring to believe you were there for me
even if I may never see you again
forever in my heart I will tend, and
gather my vivid memories of you
how we met under skies so blue
in summer fields beside the sea
jasmine scents wafting in the breeze
kindred spirits, that we were
love was born, our hearts were pure
much was said with only our eyes
neither noticed the dimming skies
over the course of time, we knew
parting had to come, winds blew
quickly towards the eastern shore
restless longings were no more
sullen skies drew us apart
tangled torment gripped my heart
until then, I thought you were mine
verily, I despaired our sad decline
when you sought to go, you left
xenial beginnings were now bereft
yearnings for you, I’ll never forget
zeal for you in dreams I’ve kept.
Written: October 18, 2023
_______________________________
open hearts embrace
xenophobia fades, yold~
with xenial grace
xanthous sunbeams shine,
free souls embrace the light~
xenophoby wane
Every tourist's dream, a fun expedition to
Xenial vacation spots like Hawaii by water.
Pina colada in hand on a Caribbean Island
Enjoying the beach. Sometimes I envision
Destinations to warmer, far-flung places
I've never visited before to eschew
The inevitable wrath of winter!
I wish I could roam free like a nomad
On a camel's back across the vast Sahara.
Now, that's the adventure of a lifetime!
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