Love's Eternal Torch
September 6, 1967
The first day of school
In the fifth grade
I learned of love’s golden rule
I was ten years old
When love first found me
And now it’s 2017
Still my heart she owns endlessly
An Earthbound angel is she
She who captured my lonely heart
One look was all it took
The love of my life from the start
The impression on my heart
With her smile Sharon made
Would last a lifetime
Never ever to fade
Yes, there were other loves
Each special in their own light
But in comparison to Sharon
Nowhere near as bright
My greatest aspiration
To be the fire in her heart
For true love to bond us
To bask in Heaven’s own art
But it was not to be
Fate had other plans
My heart’s desire moved away
Leaving me with empty hands
In the background of her life
I shall be content
50 years’ worth of “I love yous”
And every one I sincerely meant
Love that will not die
How silently it sleeps
Hibernating until one day
Compounding the wealth it keeps
How much I loved her then
Miniscule next to today
The question haunting me
If she knew what she’d say?
Would she stare in disbelief?
Comprehend how long it’s been
Would she smile that smile
To enflame my heart again
Same as everyday
She sets my heart on fire
Only you Sharon can push
The limits of my desire
Love’s eternal torch
I’ll carry as a soldier of love
With Sharon’s smile
In the core of my heart there of
Now it’s been fifty years
Since that very first day
I told her I’d always love her
And still it’s true today
Copyright © Accidental Poet 2017
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Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The Youtube video is a song by John Denver called "Perhaps Love". There are different versions, in this version John sings the song solo and there are lyrics shown. It's a very beautiful song and I feel that it fits my poem here perfectly. Thank you everyone for reading.
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Comments8
A heart-rending story of love' lasting flame - - a sad but beautiful read.
Thanks Fay. I don't see it as sad. I view the whole experience as a gift that few people ever get. Yes, I wish she was here physically with me. But her family was called away back in 1971 while we were both about 14 years old. Right from the beginning I never expected anything to happen between us. So I guess you could say I never felt let down or rejected by her. And I was left with the wonderful memory of her smile and pretty face. I had no idea then that I'd be writing poetry for her now 50 years later. Seriously, the joy was mine to have had her in my life for the few short years that I did and the love for her that has lasted so long. Thanks for reading and your comment Fay. ; )
This is such a heartfelt and beautiful poem. I entered right into your heart as I was reading and felt your words so deep. Thank you.
Thank you Alf, I appreciate your reading and compliment. ; )
A fine write AP. The copy and paste of the You Tube links, and 'right-clicking' with the mouse. can be a bit tricky. Then again, I never seen a clicking mouse for real! Has it a wooden leg? heehee.
Wooden leg and a wire tail. ; ) Thanks orchidee.
Fine write sorta sad if only she knew
To me it's never been sad, just a blessing. Thanks for reading WL. ; )
Beautifully written - in 1967 my wife and I had been married for 3 years and our first child was born - still deeply in love - wish I'd written this for my wife - brill write.
Show it to her and tell her it reminded you of her. Thanks Michael. ; )
Thanks AP - I'll do just that.
Well written and expressed
Thanks Tony. ; )
Welcome
Your poem make her the happiest woman in this world.
You are a true soldier of love.
Beautiful poem. Enjoy it.
Thanks m&m. ; )
Absolutely beautifully written account of a love story that never was meant to be, in the physical sense but I can see that she is still very much in your heart. A wonderful read!!
What keeps haunting me is, there must be a reason why this love has been bestowed upon me? All I can figure is it must be a life lesson I needed to learn. And learn it well I have. Thanks for reading and your compliment Christina. ; )
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