Think knowing love does change you, for the better, it gives you comfort, a soulmate,happiness, trust, someone to help you through your troubles, she doesn't have to be a goddess, but just a person impacting your in a way that you need, and yet through it all, it was well worth it.....

Hi Regis, Wow, I have always said that it's the impact that matters. And here you have already defined it. You are heart and soul, sir... So glad I met you.... :)

In Spirit,
Bear

Hello Regis,

Great image . . . terrific write!!


Best regards,

Lance

Regis,
It's as if this sense of awe strikes you often. You seem to have a wonderful capacity for appreciating the way a woman affects you - mind, body, and soul. A romantic piece~
Sheila

Another perfectly well worded and clear poem. You express yourself perfectly.

Janet

Since I have been reading about valentines today and thinking about them and even trying to make some, I read this and thought, "Oh, fortunate woman, what a beautiful Valentine I hope she cherishes forever." This is beautiful and I hope good things have developed from this. Oh, we women can be so snoopy! Love from Meredith

don't make anything of it ;) it just needs to BE! awesome write and congrats...HUGS Danielle

YAY!!! You've mET her...lol..'bout time Regis!!! Enjoy it..don0t lose her..c'on..YAY!!!!!!!!


beautiful piece...

vesna:)

Regis, I have expressed to you before how much I love all your
writing and this is the reason why!
I relate to this really well ( AS I WRITE)
Peace and love to you and yours
Rich Criso

Indeed... its all for worth! Great write!

Simmer down boy!

(Seriously, a lovely poem.)

Regis, this is such a wonderful poem

Wow. What a romantic masterpiece of poetry. Enjoy it and don't ask any questions. Written with a great feeling of passion.

Karen

Nice as always, very reflective as it progresses from distance to identification so as to let its protagonist embrace the moment in an absolute manner.

Definetely for the better
for the poem is so wonderful, Regis
You don't have to make anything out of it
Just live it
love and peace

Regis,
As always a great write and begs the question "Why must we always understand what we FEEL?"..Is that human nature or something else?
My best to you and yours!

Robin

This rocks, Regis. Flows effortlessly. . .which for most of us, takes a great deal of effort. Love the simplicity. Passion!
'Pea' <3

One of my still favorite songs is...For What It's Worth, by the Buffalo Springfield. This poem reminds me so much of that song, and that song reminds so much of my torn apart life. We struggle every day to find a meaningful reason for our existence. I thought I found mine, but I can never be, because of one thing or another. My body will always be out of kilter with my soul, because I will never have the finances to afford what I know I need accomplished. Being one person in your soul, and then having to be someone completely opposite, because that is who society says you must be, is very devastatingly lonely and sad for those of us who were born "different." And because of that too, we live in a constant terror, not knowing what will come of the day. Thnx for sharing, dear brother. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whjom you love, and be with you always, and at you side constantly. With much love in my soul, stubborn to a fault, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still very sad and terrified little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I may as well be."

made an impact on me! thanx for sharing, Regis ...

Indeed... its all for worth! Great write!

You've articulated that je ne sais quoi so well, Regis, and who knows the exact moment, minute, hour, day or week it will happen? Or where or in what way and with whom?! But when it does - BAM! Well, you have described the experience that is so unique to each one of us, and yet universal, in ways that evoke power and tenderness as well as preciousness. "For better Or for worse For all it's worth" - enduring and magical lines. TY and bless you. May the moment last forever. LOL Kate xx

Regis, I love the pic you have with the poem! Awesome!
Excellent expression of one's faith and emotions.
Hope you are doing okay.
Becca Lang

Yep, that love factor will always leave a mark, no matter how things end in the end. ~ Sara

This Is Your Z Best Romantic Write Yet...

I Love photo!

TRASK

Impacts can be devastating wonderfully written and wonderfully expressed!

Regis,

I must concur with Sarah, YOU change lives for the better. Stunning, beautifully illustrated verse (and that pic...WOW! Gorgeous!). BRAVO, mon ami!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

I know it sure changed me
For better
Or for worse
For all it’s worth


I know one thing for sure, YOU changed my life for the better! Stunning write!!

like so many here, I know of what you speak, Regis. we are changed by love. I like to believe that we are blessed because we're broken and become a blessing anew. Dawn

A lovely reflection about the doubts and the yearnings within a new, significant discovery, Regis. May the openness of hearts prevail, so that the light may flow into each one, and then between both.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

A romantic "Impact" Regis. Great!

Ah so true Regis, when we are in love, the whole world seems so much more beautiful, we feel alive. Love your poem,

Reindeer

when love knocks we answer whether we think were ready or not. It's an interesting lift isn't it. Love the poem!

Regis, you've penned a thoughtful poem here about growth and learning from our experiences in love and the loss of our loves, the balancing of joy and sorrow. Your lines say the narrator has not recovered yet and is in a state of being born again. The lines strike chords of truth in me. When we go through relationships and they fail or seem to fail as in not go the way we would have liked and then come to end, we do experience trauma akin to death. However, if we don't wallow in the loss too long and take time to heal, we will experience rebirth, a new burst of spiritual and emotional growth, and be stronger because of it. Our sorrows only change us for the worse when we cling to the darkness and refuse to learn the lessons that God wants to teach us. If we acknowledge our own darkness, but embrace light and learn, it's all good. :-) ~~Nordette

When love comes your way do not delay..take it and embrace the beauty it brings to you....and pray it is true!!

Best to you dear man!!

Love Tinka

Regis
the sooner you get back on the saddle
the sooner you forget, you fell.
Yet a great straight write from the heart

William ....Peace

Yes, that's how it is. Sometimes we figure it out, sometimes not. If not it's worth the try. Well said. You captured the moment.

enjoy the high while you can, Regis, consequences be damned.
nicely penned.
peace,
Carolyn

A captured moment.

All experience changes something in us; I think perhaps love is more powerful than most. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Carmen :-)

Love is ever-changing and that's the beauty of it!
Keep your heart open and be thankful for the blessing.

Love & Light,
Joseph

That's love, good or bad it's going to affect you.
Here's to hoping it's good.

Peace

It happens to us all at some stage Regis, I would say embrace the moment and let the fates work their magic. Excellent write my friend.

Paul;-)

I'm hoping you don't land in the same poignant state of soul that you described in "Bittersweet". But it seems that your feet are on the ground and you've found a still place within the storm from where you can reflect. That said, embrace the tumult and change! Poets can't escape it anyhow, it seems.

Well said Regis especially the last line.
When one is in love there is no worry about "the better or the worse". To the lover they must be the same because he/she is in love with love.
Peace to you regis

Careful, Regis, there's Lions in them dens!! Have fun but watch out for the teeth and claws. Every rose has it's thorns and I don't think any of us are ever ready for their piercing tear.
Take care,
Sherry

There is nothing like that kind of a high. You expressed it well. But thank goodness, those brain chemicals subside and it gets even better.

Beautiful Poem and very heartfelt. The impact that some leave on us stronger than others you do have to wonder but I feel like it's so when later on in life we need to feel comfort we can always feel the comfort of love which we all need.and like you say it changed you. we need to get things from others each person each thing that happens to us changes us and that's our destiny. We must learn not to sulk about the changes but embrace them. I'm learning slowly about that one. Took me long enough. I hate change but am learning to accept it not graciously either. I can really relate to this poem. very heartfelt and true.
Je T'aime Mon Ami
Tracey 42xoox(c :)

You never have to ask what love is. It explains itself. Good write, Regis!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Love and a beautiful woman can do that to you. The pic and the poem were a pleasure.

Don't ask too many questions....just enjoy!

love and peace...Carole

Nothing’s the same
It’s being born again
But it’s not that easy

It's definitely not, Regis, but it sounds like the journey is well worth it.

You've made the plunge so enjoy Regis. Try not to look at the reasons
they never make sense anyway where love is concerned!;-) Enjoyed the read and the art. Best of everything to you;-)

Love And Peace,
Eileen

Don't think for too long. Jump at every good opportunity that comes ones way. Life is for living...

Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of Volcano knows. Consult her! The answer lies in the spewing, belching molten lava, fire, and ash. When Pele blows her top, you can bet there's an answer why! Her impact on the soul is of volcanic proportions. This is my answer, Reg, for all it's worth!

Sage

I get mixed messages. Good or bad it was a change you needed. Grateful for having it while others lead such boring lives.

Ron

No matter how its changed you, you can definitely know that whatever you write does impact me for the better...thank you for this posting, Ed & Rufuz