Love is death to self, just like a seed is buried in the ground, shrivels, then grows into new life, bearing buds, then comes forth the fruit that bears more seeds, and the cycle continues.
A sacrifice willingly made for love even if this means to give up his youth. Could be in the current context where time passes away in a blink, but with no regrets for the love he had chosen and lived for. Could also be a mythological love of giving up his life/youth in one cast of the wand and hope to return and love again eternally. Beautiful expression of love.
I’ve been out the loop for a while – family stuff to organise. Lovely to come back to Blogland and find your lovely words waiting for me. Thank you Eric. Simple and beautiful.
Blogland? Hmmm. I’ve always referred to it as Blogsville. Oh well, a little ol town called Blogsville on an island called Blogsland – and the sun never sets (wink) on our empire (wink, wink)
everyone else has already said everything i’d say.but i still want to say this is amazing and romantic. yes!! how one feels about a soulmate is an excellent way to describe it.
Congratulations also on landing this Beautiful Blogger Award – and thank you for the nomination. I’m not a fan of chocolates, though on the rare occasion, I do enjoy a bite.
Not Too much To say ….
except stunning and ethereal ……
wow ……
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Thank you Cat for the ‘wow’ – 🙂
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sometimes a WOW
is all i can say
kinda speechless is good 🙂
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Lovely, lovely words. A pleasure to read you.
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That’s very encouraging Penny – words like yours keeps writers like me going 🙂
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Absolutely splendid! 🙂
Subhan Zein
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Thank you Mas – Pak Eric 🙂
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Love is death to self, just like a seed is buried in the ground, shrivels, then grows into new life, bearing buds, then comes forth the fruit that bears more seeds, and the cycle continues.
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True love nevers dies. Once enacted, it lives on for eternity – in cycles. Thanks Dee, Eric 🙂
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this could be for worldly love, or heavenly love… powerful either way..
I like this very much.
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Spot on! Several blooms and we pick the one that enthralls us. Thank you for the kind words, Eric
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Very romantic! 🙂
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Thank you – glad you found it so, Eric
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A sacrifice willingly made for love even if this means to give up his youth. Could be in the current context where time passes away in a blink, but with no regrets for the love he had chosen and lived for. Could also be a mythological love of giving up his life/youth in one cast of the wand and hope to return and love again eternally. Beautiful expression of love.
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Yes, Jasey – there are several threads here as you’ve pointed out. Love and hugz, Eric
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Beautiful…..
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One word – says it all 🙂
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this is great and has really touched my heart…. 🙂
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Thank you Moumita for your visit and comment.
Intense love can be hypnotic and touches those who are open and sensitive, I reckon.
All good wishes, Eric
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An ode to love or what! nicely done..
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Oh, went for a walk and picked up these words. Washed off the dirt and this is what I saw. A worthwhile after-dinner walk.
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Another variant of the theme of eternal love.
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Very true Ian.
The subject of love – written so extensively – yet draws us so…
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As noted by others…a lovely poem of devoted love.
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Coming from one who writes thought provoking pieces – this is high compliment. Thank you, Eric
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Nice poem! Conveys the bond of eternal love beautifully.
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Thank you Janna – glad my intent came through. Cheers, Eric
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what a love!
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Indeed – just for one night…
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Beautifully written Eric!
If you may allow me to write here:
What is love?
An electrifying feeling
transcending life,
let’s all get a morsel-
satiated I can die
come back I will
for more loaves of it!
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Wow! What a beautiful contribution Aparna. Thank you 🙂
The bread of life and love, Eric 🙂
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Loved this Cycle of Love..
awesome post as ever Eric 🙂
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The Cycle of Love indeed Jyoti.
As we relish the peaks, we need to endure and get through the troughs.
All good wishes, Eric 🙂
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I’ve been out the loop for a while – family stuff to organise. Lovely to come back to Blogland and find your lovely words waiting for me. Thank you Eric. Simple and beautiful.
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Welcome back Jacqueline 🙂
Trust all is well on the family front.
Blogland? Hmmm. I’ve always referred to it as Blogsville. Oh well, a little ol town called Blogsville on an island called Blogsland – and the sun never sets (wink) on our empire (wink, wink)
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Eternal love.
Stunning and beautiful, Eric 🙂
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Thank you dear. Have a great week ahead, Eric 🙂
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A perfect ode to undying love!
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Undying love, indeed 🙂
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This is stunning. I wonder how many of us reach this feeling of love for another.
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Ah, when The One finds us, we’ll know, I reckon 🙂
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lovely words. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Lovely, touched me at my core.
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Thank you for your visit and happy that you felt so 🙂
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Good one Eric, like this one a lot.
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Thank you Elliot. Cheers, Eric
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Very beautiful , Eric.
Ciao, Francina
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Hello Francina – Deep love, the nectar from the heavens. Cheers, Eric
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Ah, I think of how overpowering the moments of being in love can be.
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Very true – the elusive chalice for many.
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Could very well enjoy it and in my case, very timely. Thank you Eric Alagan… 🙂
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Thank you for your visit & comment.
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You are most welcome. 🙂
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This is amazing, so absolutely heartfelt. The stuff one feels about a soulmate.
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Hello and welcome Yaz,
Soulmate is the word…you got it!
All good wishes, Eric
P/s Left a comment in your About Yaz Rooney page
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everyone else has already said everything i’d say.but i still want to say this is amazing and romantic. yes!! how one feels about a soulmate is an excellent way to describe it.
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No worries – they’re still your thoughts and opinionsm.
You’re very right, the feelings for a soulmate can be intense and blissful
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ohh oops…sorry i just saw the commenting thing there. but it IS an awesome poem:-)
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No worries – it refers more to people who are fond of name dropping – you know, some dead fellow said this and therefore it must be gospel truth
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I enjoyed your poem, Cycle of Love, it reminds me of 16th century love poetry! Thanks for dropping by and likiing some of my posts. 🙂 Fiona
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Hello Fiona,
16th century love poetry – looks like our forebears knew a thing or two…
Thank you for the visit and comment, Eric
P/s I shall drop by your blog to relish more 🙂
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A lovely and ethereal devotion, Eric!
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Thankyou George – have a great week ahead, Eric
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Oh so lovely….sure to leave the lucky lady breathless….;)
Celeste
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Thank you Celeste – I believe there many lucky men and lucky ladies out there…
Eric 🙂
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An excellent short poem Eric. You have the ability to write both formal poetry and free verse – a rare talent. Thanks for this one.
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That’s a neat compliment Dennis – thank you 🙂
I simply write from my heart. Academics in the literary world might frown on my style.
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Beyond splendid, dear Eric. You were borne to write — but, you know this !!
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So beautiful! I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award! I’ve loved your posts and this is a way of appreciating them.
Instructions on my post on how to accept this award and check out the other nominated bloggers: http://xblackcatx.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/the-beautiful-blogger-award/
Cheers!
Jean
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Thank you for your visit Jean – appreciate it.
Congratulations also on landing this Beautiful Blogger Award – and thank you for the nomination. I’m not a fan of chocolates, though on the rare occasion, I do enjoy a bite.
Cheers – Eric
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