Poem -
love/death
meditation on a theme by Wagner
each step is one step closer to your touch
each quickened beat a marking of the time
till aimless steps upon that path {as such}
encumbered there ~ become more yours than mine
in clinging thoughts ~ such steps become {as these}
the mark of mad devotion to a cause
but love is borne upon a summerβs breeze
and wilts like hothouse bloom in winterβs thaw
yet if such crazed affections are to mount
the crumbling ramparts of a ruined keep
what clings must be encountered and torn out
and left to dance their own imperfect beat
a knight may court a princess ~ but bereft
within the lambent echo of his death
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Comments
Excellent Jason....beautifully written all yours....."Style"......Thx
Thanks Lorris. Very much appreciated.
J ;)
Hi Jason,Β
This has a real dreamlike feel, which I find really very engaging. I truly enjoyed the whole tone of the piece.
The one is filled with the Β Idea of love and pain: side by side is throughout, which is very apt. Very bittersweet and captivating, even the image you have chosen is completely perfect!Β
This line truly spoke to me in a deep sense.
Love this so much!!
Lorna
Xx
Thanks Lorna.
I'm glad you like it...truly.
J xxx
Another masterpiece from our Donegal Sonneteer ....
Enjoyed every word J....Β
Superb work.....Pinned.....Mick.
Thanks Mick.
So glad you enjoyed it.
J ;)
Hey JASON!!... grew up, in one of the households withΒ classical over the place........ cool stuff bro!!.........LOVE and ROCKETS!!.....T xo.
Thanks Tony.
J ;)
I love the picture you used.... Your write gave life to the picture...when it comes to Sonnets no one does it better...
Thank you so much, Rose.
It means the world to me...truly.
J x
My Dear Friend Jason,
I present to you, my take on your unbelievable composition. Β I have just read Cherie's lovely comment to you, where she quotes your beautiful lines. Β I can only say "Ibid". Β
I've been guided to you by the stars sweet Elisabeth
Your beauty has captured my heart
I have spoken with you, and your gentility has smitten my soul
Yet, I know that your loveliness has also won the heart of Wolfram
But mercifully, a contest of song has been arranged by your Father
That we may both sing for your hand
Which I win, but the words of my verse are contriversial
Your Father, before giving me your hand
Issues a fiat that I must seek absolution from the Pope
I travel to Rome, but the Pope denies me
I rush back to your side, seeking a solution
Upon my return, I witness your funeral procession
Then, "with the lambent echo of my own demise"
My soul erupts
As I lay down beside you, so we may be joined in Paradise forever
Peace and Love,
Larry xxx
Larry, my dear friend,
Wagner composed all of his works; particularly his early works: as 'monuments to Romantic Love'. He fervently believed in the redemptive power of love and that belief charged his musicΒ and directed much of his own life...not always into the best or most honourable of places!
Much of your own work is imbued with a belief in that same power of love; many of your poems shine with your love for Linda, Cody, poor little Nico and, of course, your extended family and friends...even your friends here on Cosmo.
That belief that Love survives even death was a life-long preoccupation for Wagner...and it seems to be yours too.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
your friend & fan,
J ;)
This is beautiful!! I love the structure of your work.. Very breezy and effortless, yet complex.Β Bravo!
Thank you. That means a lot...I'm a fan of your work too.
J ;)
Love and tragedy intertwined...This is perfection.Β