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Cassandra

Nicholas Rhodes 1967 (Illinois)

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i stare at her
as if i have seen
an angel
entranced by a smile
that could erase
an entire world
of all its sorrows
she has the most
beautiful eyes
and in them
i see my life
and the whole purpose
for my existence
i see children
not yet born
my soul
now swims in a sea
that overflows with
the love i have
for her
my heart fills with
every word that
leaves her mouth
every syllable
she speaks
is a sweet song
which makes
song birds weep
i close my eyes
and loose myself
in the rapture
of her presence
i cry silently because
mine is a destiny
truly defined....

About this poem

I wrote this poem in the back of a car staring at her, as she drove us home

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Written on March 01, 2023

Submitted by nrhodes3223 on March 02, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 563
Words 120
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 35
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  • dougb.19255
    dougb.19255
    Yes do submit additional pieces. There is a relaxed review of loveable elements relating to your driver mate.
    You two have treasure. Unvarnished adoring words. Good stuff. Remember same when she calls you out for forgetting to pick up the list of groceries. 
    LikeReply9 days ago
    • nrhodes3223
      nrhodes3223
      Thanks for your review and for reading my poem! its great when other poets read your poems and give their honest opinion. I also have another poem called " Let there be peace" if you care to read it. 
      LikeReply9 days ago
  • Teril
    Teril
    Like nothing else, poems have the potential of capturing the nuances and flavors of emotion. Your poem is a great success, inviting us to join your dream and to fall in love.
    LikeReply 116 days ago
    • nrhodes3223
      nrhodes3223
      Thank you for your kind words about my poem. I have others i will submit as well. Please read them if you have time and feel free to give me your honest opinion!
      LikeReply16 days ago

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