Comment from Christine B.

Excellent

Steve, I'm sure this would be able to turn many a woman's heart into a blushing thing. Pure, sweet, and with a focus of burning, enduring passion. Simply beautiful.

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks, Christine.

A bit more mushy than my usual.

Steve

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

My fiance and I go back and forth about who loves who more. It's a fun little game we do. I loved this poem and I hope you show this to the special someone :)

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thank you.

Yes, I read it to my wife and she returned later for a second reading so it must work!

Steve

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

I wish I had one more six. This is a beautiful love poem. If there were a voting booth it would have my vote. AWESOME! If someone gave this poem to me in a card I would be ecstatic!

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks for the kind words and the virtual six.

A few reviewers have mentioned it would be appropriate for a greeting card. I have checked out Hallmark and they don't accept unsolicited submissions, but I gather there are other card companies that do... I'm going to look them up.

Steve

Steve

Comment from Rmocruz

Excellent

This is clearly a love poem.
Very solidly rhymed and upbeat.
A pleasant well crafted contest entry.
A worthy visual as well.

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Thank you.

I do feel some of the other entries in this were not what I would call true love poems. A poem about love is different from a poem declaring love in my book.

Steve

reply by Rmocruz on 05-Oct-2014

Your perspective is well received Steve.
You're welcome.
Rich.

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

What woman would not melt on receiving such a loving declaration? You have, I'm sure, melted many a heart with this wonderfully crafted message of love :-)

Best wishes for luck in the contest jurying :-)

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Hey! How many women do you think I'm wooing?! :O)

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

reply by Leineco on 04-Oct-2014

LOL - - - I wasn't implying wooing

I was implying women are suckers for "hearts and flowers of love". . .

so you set there thermostats rising! (I'm betting many a husband was beneficiary of the wake you left behind - wink, wink)

;-)

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

Excellent love poem for the contest, Steve. It's the kind of poem a lady wishes was written for her. Wonderful use of enjambments, alliteration, and rhymes. I've read about a hundred of these contest poems, so I wish you lots of luck.
Smiles,
Indy :-)

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Thanks, Indy.

Yes, these are perhaps the most popular of the site contests - everyone thinks they can write a love poem!

Not really expecting a win with this, but who knows...

Steve

reply by IndianaIrish on 04-Oct-2014

You never know. You've won several site contests, yes?

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2014

Yes, but never close in this category and my confidence is down after I didn;t even get a mention in the abab where I thought I had a good shot.

Steve

Comment from royowen

Exceptional

Beautiful poetic gesture for the object of your affection Steve, great rhythm to this lovely, gentle worded poem. It's language is sublime, the colours in you imagery, you've mentioned all the the things you obviously love, good one, blessings, Roy.

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Roy, thanks so much for the warm review and the six stars - much appreciated.

Steve

reply by royowen on 05-Oct-2014

You're welcome,.Steve.

Comment from Emily George

Excellent

I expected a lot from the picture and got it . What a delight to read, beautiful flowing words in this poem of love and gratitude for the special things in life.
Would give you six but have none left

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Emily, thanks for the warm review and the virtual six.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Steve

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is an exquisite love poem! I love the metaphors! If only to find love like that. It is rare.
thank you for sharing!
good luck with the c!
rebekka x

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Thanks, Bekka!

The diet must be kicking in - I was awfully tempted towards 'I love you more than carrot cake.'

Steve

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Love in a more descriptive scale that compares it elements of nature. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2014

Thanks, Charlie.

Steve

reply by c_lucas on 04-Oct-2014

You're welcome, Steve. Charlie