copyright 2015 by Charley
“Oh, girl, you stand by me. I’m forever yours. Faithfully.”
– Jonathan Cain (keyboardist of Journey)
Got no reason to believe
our ten year’s journey
together in love – a road filled
with amazing heights,
awkward twists,
unexpected detours –
won’t improve.
If not straighten.
You and I love the nature trails,
hidden wonders discover,
surprised by bird song
and joy’s flowers!
∞
dVerse – Poets Pub
5-4-3-2-1 !!!! Happy 5th anniversary D’verse!
In Quadrille stye, in 44 words exactly, write a poem or prose, with the word JOURNEY.
Part 1, Catching Up with Brian Miller
Life in Portofino 
The photo and title are beautiful, Charley! and how clever to use a Journey song lyric 🙂 The best of this Journey poem is in the closing stanza – the surprises of bird song and flowers on a tough path; beautifully done!
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Thank you, Jilly! It — like your poem — was simply me writing from the outflow of time spent traveling with a woman who makes loving easy… no matter what.
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🙂
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Lovely statement of love for the person in your life who makes life interesting and full.
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And not nearly enough, but I’m out of practice writing. Thank you!
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Its enough. You don’t have to be profusive, just sincere and this is sincere.
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All hearts and flowers! A most excellent journey to behold, Charley!
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Oh, we’ve faced lions and tigers and bears, too! Possibly a cat who leaves a smile behind… I really don’t remember it all clearly. Just my partner who remains steady. Glad you enjoyed it, Walter!
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Tell me you consider yourself a “lost boy” and I’d think we’re twins separated at birth! I enjoy writing (and reading) about Oz, Wonderland and Neverland! I believe!
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Been in the lost and found a few times. I’ve also ridden a raft or two, and hiked the Highlands with an errant Stewart. That’s why I ended up teaching English.
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What a beautiful declaration of love – made me quite weepy (I never knew I was sentimental like that). I especially like the unexpected detours – ain’t that just life?
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It most certainly is. I’m happy my poem touched you!
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Wonderful! And I’m wondering….perhaps the journey with one’s life partner should seek out the crooked, more interesting roads….maybe the straightened ones aren’t quite as fun? 🙂
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We’ve always had a penchant for trying the unknown paths. And that’s made all the difference in the world!
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I love when ten years is just a beginning… love should be like that… may it blossom and blossom again
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The ten have passed too quickly for any bloom to fade. Thank you, Bjorn for that blessing!
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A beautiful depiction of a relationship!
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And yet it hardly does it justice. Our relationship is a great part of my ability to write — I live with my muse! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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You and your loved one are very lucky in love and life. Love the photo and quote!
Thanks for joining us for our 5th celebration!!!
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Love is a work in progress. I’ve never believed it a matter of chance. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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A lovely depiction of a marriage, with all its challenges and joys. And by marriage I mean any long term committed relationship…
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Indeed!
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The unexpected paths, twists and turns …they keep the journey alive and moving. My husband and I will be celebrating our 10th anniversary next year. I really do look at it as an accomplishment. Marriage is work, but love can do most of it, if you let it.
Beautiful quadrille to share.
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We work to love, love motivates us to strive (work at love). A perpetual emotion machine. Thank you!
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Ten years as a beginning of a love journey is a beautiful statement.
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Yes, it is. Thank you for having a look!
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It sounds like a great adventure, and a great relationship. And a great poem, kudos!
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Thank you! I’m happy when I can bring enjoyment to the mix.
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Sounds like a fascinating journey!
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So far! We aren’t there yet. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Congratulations on a 10 year relationship. And yes, there’s always room for improvement.
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Thank you!
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I like the voice in this–sounds like a refrain to a song.
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Thank you. I strive for my words to have a music in them.
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This is just beautiful Charley! This is truly what marriage should be. Not many can pull it off and you did.
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Well, I have had help. Mostly I credit my wife. She’s the music, the spice, and the poetry in our marriage… I just play harmony mostly. But thank you!
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You’re too sweet!
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It sounds like you have found a lovely rose, may it always bloom in your heart.
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Yes, I have! Glad you found enjoyment in my poem!
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I love this declaration of love and looking forward to more twists in the trail!
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Life is an amusement park ride… wheee! Glad you enjoyed it!
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