My Lover's Eyes Poem by William Jackson

My Lover's Eyes

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My lover’s eyes are never far from my thoughts,
Nor the lingering touch of her delicate hands,
Nor the warm softness of her lips when she kisses me,
Nor the joy I take from holding her in my arms.

Madly, deeply, hopelessly I love her!
And she knows I am a transparent liar,
And she knows I would be lying to myself and to her
If I were to suggest I could ever refuse her anything.

I think this is what caused Samson all the trouble.
He could never say no to Delilah.
Still, he loved her and sought to please her,
Up until the moment the Philistines gouged out his eyes.

What beautiful woman past or present, especially you,
Has not understood the fathomless depths of her power,
Has not influenced a man like me to her advantage,
Has not preordained the birth of kings and the collision of empires?

Ask of me what you will my love, but love me still.
Madly, deeply, hopelessly I love you!
Eyes open or eyes closed, I see only you.
I dream only you. I think only of you.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
kskdnj sajn 31 January 2006

A dreamy treat to read this evening. Thanks, great poem!

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Ndidi Ubogu 01 February 2006

I see love as everything. A man that cannot love, cannot live. And in your poetry you difined love in so many ways. Like i said to a poet recently, 'True love cannot be defined' Very sweet poem written out of love.

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Patricia Gale 07 February 2006

Oh my, how wonderful. I have enjoyed yout writtings throughly. I wish to read more Patricia

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Truly, madly, deeply evocative.

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Tara Crown 11 February 2006

Your pictures are tragic and sublime...such is love :) Please write more..your words have that gorgeous haunting flavor of the unquenchable. ~Peace~

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*Trusting You* 28 November 2008

Has not influenced a man like me to her advantage, Madly, deeply, hopelessly I love you! I dream only you. I think only of you. yes the power of the Female! ! ! good lines. this is really cute. good job. *Purkey Girl*

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Rachel Blank 10 October 2008

Amazing poem! I'll be looking for more from you. Keep up the good work!

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Janelle Morehart 13 April 2008

I like your work, it does not scream Poetry, but it tells a story. Vague, yet blunt. True yet not completely there. I love it, lots of emotions and I can see the inspiration that has pushed you into writing this. Lovely work(s) of art! By far you are a true example that Written Art is indeed a most Visual Art.

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Sylvi Sylva 02 January 2008

Brilliant again William, topman once again! Keep em coming!

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L Pierson 16 June 2007

A poem that causes your eyes to fill with tears is pretty powerful. I would give anything to have someone feel this for me. I hope your special someone appreiciates it. Thank you for envolking such emotion.

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William Jackson

William Jackson

San Antonio, Texas
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