The Elixir of Love: A Poem of Imperfection and Gratitude
My love, you’re all about those small moments
Of goodness and beauty that fill our days
Like the gentle breeze that caresses our cheeks
Or the warm embrace that we share in the morning light
You are the embodiment of all that is right
In this world, a beacon of hope that shines bright
Your love is like a flower that blooms
In the midst of a desert, defying the odds
With every petal, it whispers sweet nothings
That stir my heart and awaken my soul
You are the elixir that heals my wounds
And the music that soothes my troubled mind
Sometimes, I wonder if I deserve your love
For I am but a flawed and imperfect being
But you remind me that perfection is overrated
And that true beauty lies in our imperfections
You see the good in me, even when I cannot
And for that, I am eternally grateful
You are my compass, my guide in this journey
That we call life, leading me towards the light
And showing me the path that is true and right
With you by my side, I am never alone
For your love is a shelter that keeps me warm
In the midst of the storm
I cherish the moments that we share together
The laughter, the tears, the quiet moments of reflection
Each one a precious gem that I hold close to my heart
For they are the building blocks of our love
A love that is pure, and true, and eternal
A love that fills me with joy and gratitude
My love, you are a gift that I treasure
A diamond in a world of coal
With every passing moment, my love for you grows
Like a flame that never fades, a fire that never dies
For you are the essence of all that is good and beautiful
A shining star in a world that can be dark and cold
My love, you’re all about those small moments
Of goodness and beauty that fill our days
And I am grateful for each and every one of them
For they are the threads that weave the fabric of our love
A love that is strong, and pure, and eternal
A love that I will cherish forevermore.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.
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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you
About this poem
This poem is a beautiful declaration of love, describing the small moments of goodness and beauty that fill the speaker's days with their beloved. The poem uses powerful metaphors, such as comparing the love between the speaker and their beloved to a flower that blooms in a desert, and the beloved to a beacon of hope that shines bright. The speaker expresses gratitude for their beloved, who sees the good in them even when they cannot see it themselves. The poem ends with a heartfelt declaration of eternal love that will be cherished forevermore. more »
Written on June 11, 2022
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 30, 2023
Modified by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 30, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABxccc xxxdxx efxxxg xccxhh ixxegx idxxgx ABxegi i x fcx |
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Closest metre | Iambic heptameter |
Characters | 2,603 |
Words | 559 |
Stanzas | 10 |
Stanza Lengths | 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 1, 1, 3 |
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