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Saturday, 25 April 2015

SOLILOQUY


By the golden light of new-born day
and the cool of evening's promise;
by the visions that take my breath away
in all-absorbing bliss;
by the beauty lavishly bestowed
upon the one my eyes behold;
by all the days I've longed to hold...
I'm trapped in would-be lover's mode.

By all of woman's hopes and fears
and the greatest of poets' rhymes;
by each experience of laughter or tears
and every sign of the times;
by all those love letters written in lieu
of being there by your side;
by all the emotions I have to hide...
I know I've fallen for you.

Yet fear of rejection renders me mute -
oh how can I bare my heart
in an out-and-out relentless pursuit
that could drive us further apart?
If only words no longer mattered
and you could read my thoughts today...
but then I'd be terrified you'd send me away
with dreams all painfully shattered.

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40 comments:

  1. JFM25 April 2015 at 14:56

    Beautifully written and so sincere dear Ygraine. I am amazed each time that I visit your blog and see such beautiful and heartfelt words tumble out to me.
    Your photo is stunningly gorgeous, as are you~

    Have a beautiful weekend~
    xoxoxo

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  2. Ygraine25 April 2015 at 15:38

    Oh thank you, dear Jan...your kind words never fail to lift my spirits...truly!
    And I'm eternally grateful, with all my heart...:)

    You have a beautiful weekend too, dear friend.

    Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  3. Dumcho's NOTEBOOK25 April 2015 at 15:59

    I can just feel that you are reciting this poem by turning your back to hide those emotions in you beautiful face. The photo is just perfect and capturing as the words in the poem. Seems like you are making an attempt to tell the world that you don't really want to show your emotions. Nice one as always, Ygraine.

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 11:52

      I am always amazed at how perceptive you are, Dumcho!
      I do so often try to hide my feelings...am so fearful of rejection when I am open about emotions...:/

      Thank you so much, dear friend...:)

      Have a wonderful week.:))

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  4. Magyar25 April 2015 at 16:10

    A very well written feeling of care without expectations_!

    As written: "fear of rejection renders me mute"
    __Indicates a LACK of pomposity and arrogance; humility, then, is that trait, toward which we should all aspire.
    __Ego, however, is that care of ourselves... that prompts modesty in our approach to life and love.
    __Now... my comment is certainly full of portentousness_! Smiles. _m

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 11:58

      Your generous comment is encouraging...and filled with understanding. What more could anyone hope for?
      Thank you, Doug...these kind words mean so much...:)

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  5. Margie25 April 2015 at 17:58

    Ygraine , I love that photo of you and the poem, well, it is truly spectacular ...
    You have such a gift of sharing your feelings that touch my heart greatly ..
    Your heart is as beautiful as your outward self ...

    Have a beautiful weekend dear friend
    Love & Hugs
    xo xo

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:03

      Dear Margie...I honestly don't know what to say!
      Your kindness truly touches my heart...I have never, ever, felt this cared for in my whole life before. Everyone is so kind and understanding...I feel really blessed to have such friends as you.:)

      Thank you, my dear friend...so much!

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  6. A Cuban In London25 April 2015 at 19:43

    I hope "he" reads this beautifully-written and heart-felt poem. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:09

      So good to have you back, CiL...hope you had a fabulous break!
      And thank you so much for your kind comment. Unfortunately "he" never knew how I felt, because I lacked the courage to bear my heart. This was an old memory surfacing...:)

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  7. Geo.25 April 2015 at 20:01

    Love certainly echoes around inside us and collects doubts and hopes. You express this well.

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:11

      So true, Geo. I often wonder why love brings so many self-doubts in all but the most confident of us! *smiles*

      Many thanks.:)

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  8. Anthony Duce25 April 2015 at 20:49

    Oh to be in love yet fear it too….. Wonderful as usual..

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:15

      Unfortunately all my loves have brought a measure of fear with them, Anthony...oh to be more confident!

      Thank you so much. :)

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  9. Blogoratti25 April 2015 at 21:21

    Such a brilliant piece, totally enjoyed reading this...well done!

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:23

      Thank you so much...I'm really happy you liked it.

      Have a wonderful day! :)

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  10. Linda26 April 2015 at 01:23

    This is amazing, lovely poem and photo, Ygraine!

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  11. Linda26 April 2015 at 01:23

    This is amazing, lovely poem and photo, Ygraine!

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:25

      Oh thank you, Linda...your kind words mean so much!

      Have a lovely day! xoxoxo

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  12. Anonymous26 April 2015 at 15:25

    There's nothing here I can add, Ygraine, for your lovely poem spoke volumes.

    Dark Blessings,

    Lon

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:29

      Oh you are so kind, dear Lon...thank you so much!

      Sending both Dark and Light Blessings...the very .best of both. :)

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  13. Rose26 April 2015 at 16:51

    Well done Ygraine, a lovely poem and gorgeous photo, this makes me think that he is either an idiot or he also has the same thoughts as you :)

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    1. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:32

      I never found out how he would have reacted, Rose...thanks to my timidity!
      I have often wondered since, though!

      Thank you so much, dear friend.

      Have a magical day! xoxoxo

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  14. Onomiroro Dono Okeh26 April 2015 at 18:55

    Nicely written/expressed. The battle of not knowing if we are to hide or let our emotions have the better of us :)

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  15. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 12:35

    Takes such courage to express our deepest feelings...when it should really come quite naturally.
    I have never been a brave Soul! lol

    Thank you so much!

    Have a wonderful day.:)

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  16. Manuel27 April 2015 at 19:11

    Un poema muy bonito y lleno de sentimientos.
    Me ha gustado mucho a pesar del traductor.
    Saludos.

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  17. Manuel27 April 2015 at 19:19

    Un poema muy bonito y lleno de sentimientos.
    Me ha gustado mucho a pesar del traductor.
    Saludos.

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:12

      Thank you so much, Manuel...so happy you liked it!

      Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  18. Joseph Pulikotil28 April 2015 at 17:08

    Hello greetings and good wishes.

    Fabulous poem beautifully explaining inner feelings of a love struck woman. Everything looks bright and wonderful to her but in her heart she feels insecure to declare her love openly. I suppose this has happened to most of us especially when we were young.

    Your skill in writing poem is amazing. You have painted her feelings in magnificent words.

    Best wishes

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:16

      Oh thank you, Joseph...your kind words mean so much.
      In my younger days, I was such a coward when it came to my innermost feelings...and I have deeply regretted it ever since!
      I feel so honored to know you liked this:)

      Have a wonderful weekend! :))

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  19. Existe Sempre Um Lugar28 April 2015 at 18:23

    Boa tarde, lindo poema que expressa em cada uma das palavras um enorme sentimento de amor, escreve muito bem, é explicito.
    AG

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:18

      So happy you liked this, AG...and thank you so much for your wonderful comment! :)

      Have a brilliant weekend! :))

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  20. Lux G.28 April 2015 at 22:19

    Aw. Fear could rather render us paralyzed if we allow it. It's not easy but I do hope courage would be sought especially in telling someone how much they matter to us. :)

    Beautifully written as always. :)

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:20

      Oh thank you, Lux...yes, fear is the greatest obstacle to so many loves...but only if we allow it to be.
      Yours are such wise words...and they are so appreciated...:)

      Have a wonderful weekend.:))

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  21. Out of Sight L30 April 2015 at 12:36

    The way you write with your heart on you sleeve, and such a beautiful heart, I'm thinking, feeling that soon you will meet the one who shares your best and worst (not really you don't have any)...Soon, I predict, very soon. I missed you xoxoxo

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:25

      Oh Sweetie...I've had no connection all week. Just started to visit my favourite blogs...and poof!!! Nothing.:(
      The price I pay for being away from home so often...

      Sweetie...thank you from my heart...you are so, so kind.
      I have always lacked courage in matters of the heart though...the fear of rejection is crippling...

      Here's wishing you a truly fabulous weekend! xoxoxo

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  22. Unknown1 May 2015 at 12:32

    nice poem your write ups are very interesting

    www.braveheartnaija.blogspot.com

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    1. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:27

      Hi, and welcome to my blog!
      Thank you so much for visiting...and really happy you liked the poem!

      Have a great weekend! :))

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  23. Victoria1 May 2015 at 19:33

    Wowness Ygraine..you have lulled my heart deep into your inner journey..like walking heavily inside a story of beautiful-sorrowful-magic all in one! This totally felt like a song..music lyrics..gorgeous! Your emotions and expressiveness and the way they translate through are pure magic to me..another powerful poem! I
    Stunning picture by the way....so pensive and beautiful and poetic!!
    HUgs kindred
    Blesssings for all the magic you share
    Victoria

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  24. Ygraine1 May 2015 at 19:43

    Oh Victoria...you are so, so, kind!
    And thank you from the depths of my heart.:)
    Strangely enough, it actually felt like a song as I wrote...the memory just flowed through my mind like musical notes...and I always speak to the sea when I'm feeling emotions that I dare not divulge to a living soul!
    I find the sea incredibly soothing and healing...

    Blessings, dear Kindred:)

    Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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