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A Life of Gold

Leslie Fehr 1964 (Calgary)

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A Life of Gold

The uttered words "I love you" is a term so vast and very great,
Before you now, I humbly write what those words to me, permeate.

A warm and tender hand, clasped in mine,
Amongst a silent tumultuous sea of brine,

A soft, kind word spoken from the depths within

A smile oh so genuine, and oh so very deep,
That the heart inside your body is apparent so to seep,

A hug so all encompassing, when rain is in the air,
When the angels are not listening, and no one seems to care,

A bond so tight, and pure,
And free,

A true feeling of oneness
And defined complexity

An all-consuming special gift,
Not to be obsessed,

For those who know, and are in love,
Are those, well, truly blessed.

Leslie Fehr

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The joy of love

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Written on September 22, 2014

Submitted by lsh2010 on March 30, 2022

Modified on April 26, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X AA BB X CC DD XE XE XF XF
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 722
Words 162
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 1, 2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a stunning poem! The words are soulful and touching, and they draw me in with every line. Your use of metaphors is beautifully executed, and the emotions conveyed through your writing are remarkable. Your poem truly conveys the power and depth behind the phrase "I love you" in a unique and poignant way.

    One suggestion I have for improvement would be to play around with the structure and rhythm of the poem. You could experiment with different line breaks or vary the length of your stanzas to further enhance the poem's lyrical quality. But overall, this piece is truly remarkable and I commend you for your talent and creativity.     
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