by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

L O V E

January 14, 2009 10:22 PM EST (Updated: January 15, 2009 01:46 AM EST)
views: 161 | rating: 9.8/10 (46 votes) | comments: 75

 

 LOVE

© Robert Burnham

 

The kind of love I wish I had

It moves mountains

The thought makes me sad

I've not tasted of its fountains

 

I write this not so much for me

But for all the world's lovers

For their hearts joyful and free

Claimed in goodness one to the other

 

That little twinkle placed

Within her lovely eyes

That courageous heart that raced

As she chose and set all others aside

 

True love bonded in life together

Obstacles of sorrow and pain undone

Two hearts intertwined forever

Still beating long after this life is done

 

O glorious love you rule all

And Gods succumb unto you

How I've longed to hear your call

To hold another's heart so true

 

 

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Comments: 75

Linda T. Jan 14, 2009, 10:34pm EST
Does anyone ever really have the love they seek? Real love is far different from our daydreams.
♥~♥ Phaedra ♥~♥ .. Jan 14, 2009, 10:38pm EST
That is soooo beautiful Robert!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 14, 2009, 10:39pm EST
It does happen Linda. One example: My sister introduced my cousin Valerie to Bill when they were 14. Valerie and Bill have been together ever since. That was 1966.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 14, 2009, 10:41pm EST
Thanks Phaedra.
Georgiana S. Jan 14, 2009, 10:48pm EST
Robert,
You are knocking your poor head against a wall with your lovely romantic ideals. You have the love of streaker, that is the truest you will ever get in this cynical "me" world!
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Jan 14, 2009, 10:50pm EST
Oh my! I have been with my husband since 1966, and we were introduced by his brother. It does happen. We are friends, as well as lovers. We never blame each other, and he thinks he got the better deal, but I know I did. Blessings to you, in your search. Now, remember you died, and find love beyond reason.
Kim B. Jan 14, 2009, 10:56pm EST
very moving. brings back sweet memories of a love i lost years ago.
thanks~
Elise w. Jan 14, 2009, 11:08pm EST
a definite awesome possum!! :-)
Ru Smiln Jan 14, 2009, 11:20pm EST
God will bring the two hearts together, that will intertwine forever ~
Tracy Fabre Jan 14, 2009, 11:41pm EST
lovely, and dreamy, and hopeful ~
Krystal Harwell Jan 15, 2009, 1:22am EST
nice! i liked it. very touching. :)
Debby C. Jan 15, 2009, 1:35am EST
oooooooo
Debby C. Jan 15, 2009, 1:35am EST
and the drawing tooo
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 15, 2009, 1:38am EST
WOW, all my lady friends are dropping by tonight. Ann probably couldn't slip out the back door, or she's chained to the radiator again. LOL I just kill me. (or Ann will)
Shannon H. Jan 15, 2009, 2:15am EST
A very nice poem, I really liked the drawing.
charity kimball ツ Jan 15, 2009, 3:04am EST
thats really nice thanks:) did you draw that?? its really nice
melissa s. Jan 15, 2009, 4:14am EST
hi thank it nice poem and drawing wish i had that kind of love or even someone to care about me
melissa s. Jan 15, 2009, 4:15am EST
by the way thanks for making me cry again
subroto s s. Jan 15, 2009, 5:22am EST
Robert, that's great stuff! I daresay you're not 'just a simple man', but quite complicated!
Lisa Madona U. Jan 15, 2009, 5:47am EST
full of hope! very nice!
Theresa M. Jan 15, 2009, 6:16am EST
Nice...
Kushal Poddar Jan 15, 2009, 6:44am EST
This is the time called evening in Kolkata, a long day at Court has passed. Coming home I have written five poems at a strech and then suddenly I have felt like reading you. For the second time. Why am I murmuring all these?
Ah!"That little twinkle placed

Within her lovely eyes
That courageous heart that raced
As she chose and set all others aside"

Now I know what I meant to write many a times without this much of success.
mary bryant Jan 15, 2009, 7:00am EST
yeah yeah yeah Whats love got to do with it? very nice
Donna S. Jan 15, 2009, 7:13am EST
All you need is love.......
Nancy Biri Jan 15, 2009, 8:23am EST
Nice poem
Lisa Frost Jan 15, 2009, 8:28am EST
Beautiful and touching. Some day my friend, for both of us....
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 15, 2009, 8:35am EST
WOW, Poddar, be careful there. the last thing I want to admit to is a male poet making me blush.

Awesome compliment dude!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 15, 2009, 8:38am EST
I hope so Lis....... (for both of us. you first.)
Kris P. Jan 15, 2009, 9:14am EST
This is so touching Robert, so embracing!
Teresa A. Jan 15, 2009, 10:30am EST
Very beautiful. I hope you find it........
Deloris Wright Jan 15, 2009, 11:24am EST
Very beauiful Robert. Both the poem and the picture. Now that you are in Texas. you should be able to find your true love. Texas girls love cowboy hars and boots
ann c. Jan 15, 2009, 11:50am EST
Not gonna kill you but say "watch it'!!!!

Lovely poem though!!
Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Jan 15, 2009, 1:29pm EST
Fantastic poem, and truly descibes the yearning I think everyone has or has had at one time or another. True love is out there, but like all things of value, it takes luck to find, and hard work to keep.
Cheri Cabot Jan 15, 2009, 1:37pm EST
Whistful and lovely
Missy Cline Jan 15, 2009, 1:39pm EST
loved it!!!!
David S. Jan 15, 2009, 1:54pm EST
Did you draw the pic as well?
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 15, 2009, 2:07pm EST
I agree that the drawing is excellent. It was given to me by an acquaintance. I'm not that talented.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 15, 2009, 2:11pm EST
Or flat out divine intervention Lewis.
Angela A. Jan 15, 2009, 2:29pm EST
Oh, man you're gonna make me cry. This poem is very so beautiful. I'm so proud to accept it into my group, Anythingwriting
Sharon P. Jan 15, 2009, 3:08pm EST
Beautiful.
Marie J. R. Jan 15, 2009, 3:21pm EST
Beautiful Dear Robert,,, Your true Love is coming,,, Patience,,, just be very, very careful,,, easy and quick, is not the answer,,, You are Blessed, you just have to be you,,, the real you,,, you have a good heart,,, stop looking so hard,,, what God has in store for you will be,,,

I like this drawing too,,,
Erica Hidvegi Jan 15, 2009, 4:08pm EST
Poets are the most impatient, intuitive, complicated---and he calls himself a 'simple man', yeah right ! I know better . . . simple is not RB !
Karen F. Jan 15, 2009, 6:21pm EST
That is beautiful...I am still looking for that kind of love as well.
F. Jeanette c. Jan 15, 2009, 7:23pm EST
A wonderful poem of love and life.

10 4 u
Nora Davenport Jan 15, 2009, 8:40pm EST
Beautiful poem, Robert! I've been married to the same guy, going on 30 years this coming August!!!! It doesn't seem possible!
Courtney C. Jan 15, 2009, 8:46pm EST
Very nice, Robert!
Debra B. Jan 15, 2009, 9:55pm EST
Simple and absolutely lovely.
I had that once, then I lost it. I think I've found it again.
/10/
Georgiana S. Jan 15, 2009, 10:09pm EST
I had a first love, after 33 years we re-united and married, the sparkle soon went out of all those years and memories, now we have history, but no contact!
Jan S. Jan 15, 2009, 10:43pm EST
Love is a rare and precious gift. It may not be what we think of as perfect, but if it's real love, it is to be cherished.
Lawrence U. Jan 16, 2009, 1:46am EST
Well done, Robert! This is a well crafted poem from the heart, with each stanza longing for love so true.
Jennifer Lee Jan 16, 2009, 6:06am EST
Beautiful poem from a beautiful soul. I hope you complete your mission soon.
Michelle W. Jan 16, 2009, 10:16am EST
Humf ... not to the poem ... : )

Your poem is beautiful, touching, and heartfelt. As for Love, itself? I have found that it has a "mind" of its own, does not obey rules, nor suggestions, decides alone what it will do and when it will appear, and most often causes more havoc than it should!

Je je ... but that said, don't give up the dream!

peace
Michelle W. Jan 16, 2009, 10:16am EST
Thanks for posting in Happiness Unlimited !
Chas Andrews Jan 16, 2009, 10:58am EST
nice sketch!
Debbie R. Jan 16, 2009, 7:51pm EST
very nice
Susan Roberts Jan 16, 2009, 9:26pm EST
beautiful writing and sketch!!! a 10 from me!!!!
Jodi G. Jan 17, 2009, 2:04pm EST
robert, it was a very nice poem. Maybe if you stop trying so hard, you'll find what you're looking for.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 17, 2009, 6:17pm EST
Actually Jodi, you've listed the misconception. I talk about finding love a lot but I probably am not trying near hard enough:

I have a lot of responsibility in my work and my present project being a Homeland Security project, I've got lots to answer to and, well, this eats up Monday-Friday.

Saturday i try to get to the woods, field, seashore or mountains - it's my weekly outdoor moments that keep me motivated and creative.

Sunday mornings I have been going to church and Sunday School three weeks a month. It's a new church in my new city (Houston) and I enjoy going. On Sunday afternoon I watch football or write.

And I don't do the 'night scene'.

(Heck, writing this, i wonder if I'm trying at all.)
Roberta G. Jan 17, 2009, 7:59pm EST
Very nicely done. I like the sketch too.
Jennine D. Jan 18, 2009, 2:19am EST
Thanks for writing this lovely Poem Robert; This how I feel with my husband. We will celebrate 39 years of marriage in April. He is my one and only husband, sweetheart, lover, best friend.
Shelbia C. Jan 18, 2009, 2:37am EST
What a beautifully written poem.
Karen G. Jan 18, 2009, 7:40pm EST
inspiring
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jan 19, 2009, 1:25am EST
Very prime is love in life which we did find even now !

Roberts I am lucky to see most of my friens have stuck on

after the college days and are beautiful couples having lovely family !!

Just as our parents and gradparents were as if raised from childhood lol !!!
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jan 19, 2009, 1:29am EST
God is great to atleast installed the lust-yearning in you !

And get us to enjoy your sensually essential words in prose-poetry !!

Thanks for sharing and raring for the sake of Love !!!
Elsie Duggan Jan 20, 2009, 1:21pm EST
Robert, congratulatons on your winning the Best of Gather this week, but also to writing the poem about a true and lasting love, I know it to be, as I would have been married 60 years this year to the one true love of my life, who passed away after we were married for 57 years, and the true love lives on. I write poetry about him and my love all the time, it is out there waiting for you, you are very young yet, thanks for your lovely poem.
Kimberly Ripley Jan 20, 2009, 1:41pm EST
It's a rarity, but it does exist. Beautiful poem!
regina k. Jan 21, 2009, 3:02am EST
i think i have found a real romantic!
loved you poem!
Lovely sentiments inside a lovely poem. Love has a thousand different shapes and endless songs, sometimes one hears it just fine, other times, it wisps past without us taking notice. Without the manyfold aspects of love the world would have crumbled long ago. :) Romantic love is the most complex and the most simple, it is a spiritual juxtaposition ;)
Rachel W. Jan 22, 2009, 12:34pm EST
I think it happens too. My mom and her boyfriend had that kind of love before he was murdered by a drunk driver.

I love the poem and the artwork. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Roberta Moto Jan 30, 2009, 6:32pm EST
great writing
René Allen Jan 31, 2009, 10:07pm EST
Simply Irresistible, and beautifully written Robert.

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