Psyche entering Cupid's Garden ~ Waterhouse
FOREVER
It is not for fame and fortune I would seek eternal life
I've tasted from the bitter cup, the sickness and the strife
And I so loathe a world where hate and violence is rife.
No, not for these I long to stay for countless hours and days
But for the finer things of life and quieter, peaceful ways.
To hear the birdsong break the night and herald in the morning
See glistening dew on turf and bough just when the sun is dawning.
To stand in ancient ruins and dream what used to be
And muse on knights and ladies in an age of chivalry.
To wander on the seashore and watch the ocean roll
Stroll in sacred cloisters and hear a great bell toll
To listen to fine music and see great works of art
And hear young lovers whisper that they will never part.
To hold a newborn baby or see a stranger smile
Watch little children playing and linger for awhile.
Sit before a glowing fire, make pictures in the flame
To count the flowers one by one and know them all by name.
To smell the scent of new mown grass, taste strawberries and cream
See the landscape wet with rain or bathed in frosty gleam,
Wrap up Christmas presents and walk in deep new snow
To laugh and chat with loyal friends and share their joy and woe
These things all life my spirit high, I will be loathe to go.
To see Kingfisher's vivid blue beside a waterfall,
Hear the seabirds calling and gaze on mountains tall.
To walk knee deep in cornfields and see a mouse so small
To breathe deep of the Roses that hold me in their thrall.
For that is what hurts the most - the I will cease to be
And never view again the things I have so loved to see.
That I will never do again, what I have loved to do -
See twinkling stars on velvet skies and rainbow's heavenly hue.
For all the books I'll never read, the things I'll never say,
That is why I long to live forever and a day.
For all the things unknown to me, for wonders yet to be
That is why I yearn to live for all eternity.
Copyright JMO 1990
Gather Ye Rosebuds ~ Waterhouse
10 comments:
I lurve those paintings Jeannette!
Very nice poem too, liking the newborn baby bit, making me feel broody again!!
Sara x
This is just beautiful Jeannette, you are a wonderful poet. I love the waterhouse paintings also, he is one of my favorite artist. God Bless you my dear Friend xxxxxxx
Wonderful, Jeannette! Made me want to go out and live! Loved it!
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A poem with a lot of thought gone into Jeannette, and clearly from the heart. Just beautiful and the choice of words even more so. Loved reading it. xxR.
Beautiful Poem Jeanette! The graphics fit the poem perfectly too. Thanks for sharing
Hugs,
~Angel
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may -- for the same flowers that smile today tomorrow will be dying. Great pictures Jeannette. Great poem too!
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Enjoyed the poem, and pictures. Thank you for sharing this.
Lovely sentiments in your poem and beautiful pictures.
Smashing poem, Jeannette, and the pictures reflect the sentiments in the verse.
I havent tried resizing the photos yet but when I do I`ll let you know how I get on.
Sandra x
Just popped in to see if you were ok and take another read. Hope you are ok. xxR.
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