Shadows, suggest a path
my imagination whispers
the feints lead me another way
a warm hand temporarily overwhelms my senses
guiding me in turns quick left, then right
in opposition to the whispers and shadows
I ascend, descend, retreat
this course through love's maze
holds many perils, many rewards
my head and heart spin
I'm now pallid with disillusionment
the aroma of lilies has turned acrid
the petals I cast into the winds with the dust
clouds of confusion hide the revealing light
dare I trust another emotion
the maze to love has overwhelmed me
does it exist at the beginning or the end
will it stand the test as I traverse
the ploys of many who seek to deceive
those that will not know my love
when it glows in my eyes
wisdom tells me to run away
the resident fool within begs that I stay
harbingers of defeat gather quickly about me
once again I'll take my leave
this thing of love I contest not well
when the whispers are sweet
the shadows soft and ushering
I will relent and follow
where my heart shall lead
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"A Maze" inside emotions...you draw the depths of reality with passions detail, yes...this is a journey into the many sides of loves voice. I really enjoyed reading this poem, listening to your heart speak...the lines Rigis quote were exceptional to me too as I read them, but also...your closing line took me into an era of time pastwards...so beautiful being held in the arms of hope....
Wonderful Poem Jon
Much Love To You
Peace, Love & Poetry
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
the maze to love has overwhelmed me
does it exist at the beginning or the end
I am very familiar with what you express via your verses here, Jon. Love is a wonderful and mysterious thing and to me, there are many levels of it; all quite unique. Thank you, Jon. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Christine
Carole~
These words from the heart, it's definitely the heart speaking here, take me through the trials and difficulties of deepest feelings where like everyone else who has ever felt anything I struggle. But there's more than evaluation in this, there's rich understanding and warmth and compassion for the fragile human condition.
John
where my heart shall lead
Those closing words say it all, Jon.
Your heart speaks beautifully.
-gene.
where my heart shall lead
C'mon Jon, you gotta be a bit grounded here. Don't you think,
"wherever SHE may lead", would be more realistic....LOL
Just pokin fun.....I enjoyed it.
Walt
Stunning write - love the imagery you paint in verse. Well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Ron