A Truly Eternal Love-Sonnet Poem by Joseph Anderson

A Truly Eternal Love-Sonnet

Rating: 5.0


Since you are gone, 'tis winter in my heart
And I must walk this lonely road alone.
Death's final kiss has torn our life apart,
All soul and spirit, hope and joy have flown.

I can't erase those precious moments shared,
When love was young contentment filled the day.
Our progeny 'twill show the world we cared
And help to keep depressing gloom at bay.

Another dawn, another day to greet,
The past is gone, I cannot linger there.
Though future days may never be as sweet,
Fond memories shall ease the load I bear.

I must go on, I will go on, my dear.
Within my heart you linger, ever near.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
For anyone ever caught in this situation
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dave Walker 01 December 2013

A great poem, the love and the memories will always stay.

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Smoky Hoss 01 December 2013

A beautifully transparent picture of a true heart... yours. Lucidly wonderful words Joseph.

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Patricia Grantham 02 December 2013

So many words of truth, love and beauty in your write. Love never dies only fond memories will cause it to live on. Your feelings expressed here is exemplified in your poem. I so loved reading it!

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Heather Wilkins 01 December 2013

a sweet and endearing sonnet. to a departed love one. a pleasure to read

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Valsa George 01 December 2013

Though future days may never be as sweet, Fond memories shall ease the load I bear. That is a great consolation! The sweet memories will act as a balm to all bruises! Only a couple lived in love and mutual trust can have such sweet memories to cherish for a life time! Life has to go on even if one is gone. After all we are not permanent residents of this world! A very moving and sweet write and a beautiful dedication!

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Thomas Vaughan Jones 27 January 2014

Came back for another look Joe. It still catches me under the ribcage. Can't beat a sonnet for emphasising emotions.

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Thomas Vaughan Jones 17 January 2014

It seems I have found some fellow formal poets. A beautiful Shakespearean sonnet Joe. Fourteen lines couched in iambic pentameter, the octet so poignant and wistful, the volta carrying us forward into a promise of hope. I've been there and this is a very moving poem.

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Paul Brookes 23 December 2013

A great poem and beautiful love sonnet but love never dies 10/10 BB: O)

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David Wood 16 December 2013

A brilliant sonnet Jo, I loved it, it brings back memories of my dear wife.

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G Sweeney 08 December 2013

I love Smoky's comment..... A poem from the heart.....and blessed...

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