General Poetry posted February 4, 2022


Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
Love is forever

I Don't Think I Can't Love You

by Tom Horonzy

"I don't think I can't love you" are the sweetest lyrics
written for a song of which Jake Owens wasn't wrong.
They epitomize the feelings that sent my heart reeling,
what seemed to be a hundred years ago, but wasn't,
as nothing has changed, and I feel the same today.
Can a man love a woman for so long and be wrong?
Could I possibly stop loving her who has forgiven
errors committed of which I've been acquitted
after confessing, any and all, my indiscretions?
She's forgiven me as the Savior forgives his faithful,
unconditionally, for which I'll forever be grateful.
To imagine a moment of sadness for the gladness
she brings would be disgraceful and unfaithful,
Thus, I profess an endless love as I go to bed
and speak like words when I raise my head,
and it's been that way since the day we wed.
So, taking the liberty of E.B. Browning's
43rd sonnet, I end asking; "How do I love thee?"
If I could count the ways, and I can't,
it would be to the depth and breadth
and height my soul can reach,
for she will always be, my eternal Valentine.



Valentine's Day writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Is Valentine's Day a commercial event or a celebration of love? Write a poem in any format expressing your views. Create your own title. It can be humorous/serious or just simply entertaining.


Once upon a time, long ago, I found the greatest joy
on the merry-go-round, which I never wanted to leave.
My marriage isn't any different.
Photograph is yours truly, taken in Florence, Italia.
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


Save to Bookcase Promote This Share or Bookmark
Print It View Reviews

You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.


© Copyright 2024. Tom Horonzy All rights reserved.
Tom Horonzy has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.