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Ian Llewellyn ap-Griffith
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0 posted 2000-12-29 02:43 AM


The Proofs of Beauty

              
[I]
The first I saw of beauty were your eyes
That drowned me in the currents of your gaze
Shone as the sun in Summer's brightest skies
And burned away my heart's resilient haze
Your eyes, though bright, are filled with twilight's wonder
As night descends and fireflies alight
They reach to me and tear my heart asunder
Releasing my desire into flight
Though dark, your eyes recall the break of morning
Upon horizons fraught with tempest's gale
I will not heed the sailors' stormy warning
But launch upon these waters to prevail
     In dreams I sail beneath the skies
     Reflected in your perfect eyes


[II]
The second proof of beauty is your smile
Whose crescent's light usurps the waxing moon
I bathe within this silver light the while
I listen to your laughter sing its tune
Though seldom seen, a gift of rare delight
That casts away my darkness and regret
Within my dreams you shine throughout the night
In dreams your smile I never may forget
On waking when the light of day surrounds
Me drawn up tight against the morning chill
A recollected dream recalls the sounds
Of your sweet smiling laughter singing still
     When I am left without your smile
     I face, by far, my greatest trial


[III]
True beauty lies not in the mortal form
But is expressed in kindness and in grace
Intangible, your temperment is warm
Surpassing the construction of your face
I see the beauty you have deep within
Though not with tired eyes that know no rest
But with a heart that ever seeks to win
The comfort of your warm and loving breast
Where gentleness and kindness are your guide
Your beauty shines, as does the sun of May
Exposing all that darkness seeks to hide
And holding every lover to your sway
     With kindness you have captured me
     You hold me with your constancy


[IV]
Your intellect surpasses blinded faith
Though many try to bring the curtain down
Upon the truth which passes like a wraith
Within their hallowed halls of high renown
You see beyond the censer's purple smoke
Beyond the fabled tales of long ago
Discernment is the fire that you stoke
To hold a flaming brand with which to know
What deafened men can only wish to see
What fluttered past the hearing of the blind
Your wit is beauty's proof enough to me
For lovliness is also of the mind
     Your beauty understands the art
     To solve the puzzle of my heart


[V]
Your beauty is reflected in your art
In images of grace and flowing line
Expressing all the passions of your heart
A temple holding talent as a shrine
To visions of your dreams and deep desire
Erected in this jaded golden age
That ignorance could never set afire
Or lies erase the icons from the page
That waits for gentle strokes from your sweet pen
Your canvas craves your brushes fine caress
To captivate the lonely hearts of men
Whose love for you they surely must confess
     Your art evokes the mysteries
     Of longing possibilities




Sing while you may
-The Prophet Qa'sepel

Your pain is for you alone, As it is, As it was, As it will be forever, Amen
-The Prophet Qa'sepel

© Copyright 2000 Darren Lausa - All Rights Reserved
Kethry
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1 posted 2000-12-29 06:19 AM


Ian,
a veritable quintet of beauty. Well done!
Kethry


Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon.


Mike
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2 posted 2000-12-29 08:26 AM


Enjoyed muchly. A lot of effort that has paid off beautifully.  
Sunshine
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3 posted 2000-12-29 08:32 AM


Ian, it's been awhile since you've graced the blue walls, but you've brought back tender smiles with this lovely, lovely read...well done!...
Nan
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4 posted 2000-12-29 10:03 AM


This is quadrupally wonderful - Let's keep it at the top... I'm glad to see Mike (Mr. Passionate Sonnets of Roses) found this post too... saves me the trouble of chasing him down to make sure he sees it... Nice, nice job...
Ian Llewellyn ap-Griffith
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since 2000-02-12
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5 posted 2000-12-30 12:03 PM


Thank you all.
I once said that I would not return to PiP, I
seem to have been mistaken. I have searched for (and found) other poetry sites. This one is, by far, the best. I return humbled.
Thank you for accepting me.


Sing while you may
-The Prophet Qa'sepel

Your pain is for you alone, As it is, As it was, As it will be forever, Amen
-The Prophet Qa'sepel

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
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6 posted 2000-12-30 08:01 AM


The sonnet has to be by far my favorite form...and you've captured it beautifully.

Welcome Ian...will be looking for more of the same from you.

Denise
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7 posted 2000-12-30 09:05 AM


Ian, these are absolutely beautiful! WOW!

Denise

Ian Llewellyn ap-Griffith
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since 2000-02-12
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Cincinnati, Oh, U.S.A.
8 posted 2000-12-31 03:21 PM


Thanks serenity & dsnyder.
These are, actually, my first attempts at the sonnet form. I am glad you liked them.
I may try again one day.
Thanks again to you all


Sing while you may
-The Prophet Qa'sepel

Your pain is for you alone, As it is, As it was, As it will be forever, Amen
-The Prophet Qa'sepel

Munda
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The Hague, The Netherlands
9 posted 2000-12-31 04:08 PM


I love sonnets and here I find five of them !!! Wonderful !!  
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