Anniversary (For Jim) Poem by Mary Havran
Anniversary (For Jim)
Before any sweet voice ever sounded
Or soft caresses ever sought to reach
When the Sun was only a cruel flame
Wandering the sky’s deserted beach
When Love was but a killing thirst
Unquenched even by boldest dream
And Hope, immutable aching hunger
Threading through life’s every seam
When time was but a taunting curse
And calendars marked only pain
When heartbeats served no purpose
But pulse longing through each vein
When night hid every wishing star
And no breeze dared stir any tree
When no birds sang, or laughter rang
What rare miracle led you to me?
It matters not, for what had been
Dissolved forever on that day
My heart records life first began
When you brought love my way
Written February 29,2008 ~ Our First (and Fourth) Anniversary
Congrats, Mary...on the day....its importance in Jim's & your life & to the eloquuency in which you have expressed it... ~ FjR ~
Beautiful poem, Mary. It is somewhat of a miracle when two people are so perfectly matched. Thanks, a great write. Richard
The beautiful story of a romantic awakening and personal transformation penned with skill and lyrical grace. A stunning anniversary poem. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
This is so beautiful, my dear Mary..I was touched..I pray for both of you to grow more in love with each other. Happy Wedding anniversary..I love you both..Wish i can hug you for real..God bless you
Mary, I read your poems on poemhunter and must make a comment on the last entry, 'Anniversary (for Jim) ': Because I knew you 'Before any sweet voice ever sounded', and because I knew you, 'When Love was but a killing thirst', and because we were such close friends 'When time was but a taunting curse', and, 'When night hid every wishing star', I can personally attest to the last verse of your poem that reads: 'It matters not, for what had been Dissolved forever on that day My heart records life first began When you brought love my way' I want to take the time at this moment to thank you for the wonderful comments you placed in my poetry folder to the members of this site. You said some very nice things that I find, quite honestly, very flattering. I appreciate your sincere compliments. I can only say I wish I were as accomplished writer as you are, yourself. Cathe
May I just say Wow! This is such an impressive, imagery full and emotion filled piece that seems to be effortless in its flow ~ It even glides off the tongue as I read it aloud.10/10! Thank you so much for sharing...I Love it. Shelley
This is a lovingly crafted poem that paints an image of the most perfect beginning to, as T McH said, an enduring love...deeply moving with effortless rhymes and stunning imagery. j x
I was going to say congratulations on your anniversary (of course) . But I think also congratulations to Jim on having found such a lovely and talented lady. M, that last stanza is one of the most divine things I have ever read. And yes, of course, I wish I had written it. What a gorgeous tribute to an obviously enduring love. t xx
Superb write. Penned with eloquence and grace.It would be impossible to read this and remain unmoved. Warmest regards to both of you, Sandra
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 6:04:37 AM # 1.0.0.1119
It's sweet to mark those precious days. Lovely read.