Open Poetry #42 |
All I Really Need Is You .... |
effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
. I do not require unlimited cash Or all that it can do There is only one thing that I ask To spend my life with you When we are in the twilight of our years And youth is but a distant memory I’ll still be here, so have no fear Because you mean the world to me For I Love you even more today Than I did at the start And forevermore you shall stay Enshrined within my Heart . "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
this is soo beautiful. great work!!! ~Zach~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
If more men wrote poems of love like this for their wives, there would be one heckuvvalot less divorces in this world! ~ Sweet, sensitive, and sentimental. Hugs to you, Dear John, Linda |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Zach Glad you like it, Thanks 'Bro... Linda Writing it is the easy part, carrying it out & meaning it is the bit that requires constant nurturing, as James Micheal consistently shows us.... Thanks for dropping by.... John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Dear John, this is beautiful. This should be the one you wrote on Valentine's day. Beautiful and directly from heart. Wish you a happy day!!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
John you have a special way with words and this one is no exception. It is so good, take care my friend. Lindsay |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
It's nice to see you...and these are the kinds of words and feelings one would wish to have written to or for them~~ M |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A joy to read, dear John! And yes to the continuous caring. But a man able to express his feelings like this is almost a guarantee for a lasting bond I would say! Wonderful. love Margherita |
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LynnFromCT Member
since 2008-02-18
Posts 53CT, USA |
great rhyme & meter - and such lovely words to let the world know how you feel about your one and only. I look forward to reading more of your work. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh, I LOVE this! I know your wife must. My favorite type poems are of romance, and this one is beautiful!! Hugs, Ethel EthelsCreations |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Awww, this warms me. Thanks for this. K |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Tom my friend, you are so right. This is what I was trying to write for V day but I was obviously trying too hard because nothing would shake free. So I ended up writing 1 I was less than happy with but it got more replies than some of what I consider my better “stuff” . This came into being last night when my wife was at a church meeting & Rhiannon was sat doing Her homework. I was going through my old Cd collection to put on E bay & I was listening to a track called ‘ All I want to do’ & this came together in 10 minutes flat, So lesson learned there then ! You have a good day also, & thanks for the response.... Jayel "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Vandana, Thank you Kristabell, happy to have warmed the cockles of your heart ! J |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Lindsay I am so pleased you like it & for the kind words & praise.. John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
M It is nice to see you visit & I hope you are well today. Thanks for the positive vote it is appreciated. You will I am sure, have similar things written for & to you in the not too distant, you just have to keep that in mind, keep the faith, it WILL happen, trust me, I know these things.... J "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Margherita Thanks for the kind reply, a lifetime guarantee you say? I’m going to hold you to that ! Cheers John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Lynn I’m glad it worked for you, and if you are going to keep an eye on me, I’ll try not to disappoint ! Thanks John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Ethel Now you are making me blush! Seriously, I am glad it had that effect on you, ‘tis what I was aiming for.... My wife has not as yet seen it & I plan on keeping it until Her birthday, judging by the comments so far, I may even get a little peck on the cheek... Ta ! John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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ILoveTheRain Member
since 2008-03-02
Posts 157GA |
I love this poem. I love the way you write, and I hope one day I can be as good as you. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, The thought expressed in this is very well put. Bobby |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Eternal love so beautifully expressed , this is so special Hope |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Perfect...James |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Good Morning-- This is a lovely written piece! , I really Liked this wonderful poem Have a great day.. ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It is good to see this poem resurface. Perhaps it might encourage more men (even if they are not a poet like yourself) to express their love for their wives such as you have so beautifully done. If I were to have received a gift such as this from my 'was'band when he was my husband, I would have cross-stitched it, framed it, and hung it up on the wall! lol Love and smiles to you, Dear John! Linda |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
ILoveTheRain, and I love your name! I am pleased that you enjoy my offerings but in common with most ‘poets’ I guess, I do not consider my stuff to be that good. So when I get a comment like yours it makes it all the more special, I am sure you will come into your own one day, you just need to keep beavering away, thanks again… Bobby, Thanks my friend, I do appreciate your taking the time to read & reply Hope, Thank you for that lovely reply, much appreciated James, I am honored to have such an accolade from he whom I consider to be the Hawaiin God of Love, seriously! Thanks AW, Good morning to you, Glad you liked it, I never included chocolate as being one of my needs but that goe’s without saying, right? Thanks for the eyes…. Linda, You are too sweet….that good eh? Thank you, really I mean that…I cannot believe that excuse for a husband never did anything to make your heart do back flips…don’t know about cross stitches, I advocate nailing him to the wall…….. |
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ILoveTheRain Member
since 2008-03-02
Posts 157GA |
Well, you have to believe that you are good to know that you are. I come on this site looking forward to reading your poetry, along with other's. I'm at a young age, so soon maybe, I will be 10 times better! I want writing to be one of my side works. I love it so much. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Then I'd better up my game, wouldn't want to disappoint you now ! John |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
John...This is sure to put a sparkle in her eye and a teardrop on her cheek. And they say men don't have feelings LOL what do they know. Enjoyed...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thank you kindly Paul...have a good week end my friend....... |
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