What Is Poetry?

Poetry 2009: 
Poetry no matter when it was written means many thing to many different people. Wordsworth once described poetry as 'The Spontaneous Overflow Of Powerful Feelings'. Poetry can have such powerful feelings attached within it. It is a way for a person to express how they feel about others, the world or something more general. It is poetry that speaks a thousand words in just a few short lines. My poetry 2009 is like my artistic canvas of words that speak volumes about my feeling at a particular time and particularly about love. They are magical to me and are my feelings expressed publicly in the deepest way i know how!

Poetry 2009

A Poem Dedicated To Love

Love

Love is a very powerful emotion.

It draws you into a place of many feelings.

Pulling you into a world were life as you know it will change forever.

Such strong feelings will fill your heart and soul.

That person that consumes your thoughts is the one person you live for, makes
your life exciting and fun.

The love you have for this person is like no other.

Its unique and can hurt so much at times.

His very presents in the room makes you so happy and content with life.

The sight of him sends your heart racing a thousand beats a minute.

His touch and his words to you make you feel so cared for.

When he looks at you, you feel so loved and special.

Its true, its real, its forever.

When you don't even want to smile he can make you laugh.

Hes that special someone you always wanted to spend the rest of your life with,
and no one could make you happier.

True love is hard to find, but when you find it you'll know.

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Top Five Romantic Spots In The Caribbean

Taking a long break to the Caribbean resorts is a top choice for many people, to enjoy a relaxed chilled out time. The Caribbean is famous for its deep blue sea, white soft sand and beautiful blue sky. Top this with a warm climate all year round and a cool beverage in one hand and you have yourself a heavenly destination. As well as being the most appealing places to visit, it has its rewards of offering plenty of sneak peak spots for a truly romantic trip.
The Caribbean offers an impressive history spanning back many years, with a rich culture filled with exotic cuisines and plenty of diversity in cocktails. Many couples and newlyweds choose the Caribbean resorts as their first choice for a honeymoon, wedding ceremony or for a romantic breakaway. Some of the more popular beaches offer romantic scenery and colourful views, making it the top choice for a lover's getaway.
Below I have selected five of the most romantic Caribbean resorts, taking into consideration the stunning views, entertainment and popularity. These are based on my own personal opinions, as others who have visited this island may have had very different experiences. However, no matter how many times you have visited the island this cannot be denied to be the most private and romantic spot.
At number, five is Aruba. Most of the hotels in Aruba are all stocked up and installed with high speed broad band internet - but one would need to be mad to stay in all day in their room surfing the net and missing out on the glorious pristine white beaches and fun-filled vibrant nightlife. Not to mention the delectable and numerous selections of wonderful restaurants to keep you happy, this provides a fun and entertaining romantic spot for constant interaction.
Aruba houses many activities, which not only include plenty of sun soaking time, but also water sports, paragliding, jet skiing, snorkelling and sailing. It makes for an appealing holiday, because of the all-inclusive services, so there would not be any worry for your finances as this is all paid in advance.
Number four on my list of romantic spots in the Caribbean resorts is Turtle beach in St Croix. This is considered to be one of the best beaches in the Caribbean with powdered white sand to tickle your feet and milky yet deep blue sea that is naturally warm by the blazing sun. St Croix is part of the US Virgin Islands and has the liveliest nightlife as well as being relatively quiet.
As this is, the lesser developed island it makes for a quiet getaway and mellow atmosphere. Like Aruba, it offers water sports, clear blue water and plenty of cuisines to sample whilst sitting out under the stars.Standing in number three, is the ever-beautiful St Lucia. Over 19,000 acres of it is covered with rainforest making it truly tropical in its appearance as its national birds add to the colourful appeal. For couples looking to have more than just a relaxing beach to lie on, they can also enjoy regular tours of the rainforest with special views of the birds. In addition, there is a range of restaurant entertainment and luxury boutique hotels to keep you more occupied.
At number, two is Antigua. This is famous for hosting the sailing contest every year, Sailing Week, which is a prestigious event set on the water. Visitors will be more surprised by the quiet and un-crowded beaches, making you feel like you are the only one on the island filled with quality high classed facilities. This is a popular choice for wedding and honeymooners, because of its private location and personal services offered to guests.
Finally, at number one stands an extremely popular island out of all the Caribbean resorts is the Bahamas. This is known as the island of good-times, but it also offers the island of good times to couples looking for a memorable experience with each other. All visitors feel like returning having experience the relaxed and friendly nature of the locals, cosy private beaches and a variety of sporting activities. Visitors will experience a truly West Indian experience more than anywhere else in the Caribbean.

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Poems

Because She Would Ask Me Why I Loved Her

by Christopher Brennan (1870-1932).

• If questioning would make us wise No eyes would ever gaze in eyes;If all our tale were told in speechNo mouths would wander each to each.

Were spirits free from mortal meshAnd love not bound in hearts of fleshNo aching breasts would yearn to meetAnd find their ecstasy complete.

For who is there that lives and knowsThe secret powers by which he grows?Were knowledge all, what were our needTo thrill and faint and sweetly bleed?

Then seek not, sweet, the "If" and "Why"I love you now until I die.For I must love because I liveAnd life in me is what you give.

The Clod and the Pebble

by William Blake (1757-1827).

• Love seeketh not Itself to please,Nor for itself hath any care;But for another gives its ease,And builds a Heaven in Hells despair.

So sang a little Clod of Clay,Trodden with the cattle's feet;But a Pebble of the brook,Warbled out these metres meet.

Love seeketh only Self to please,

To bind another to Its delight:Joys in anothers loss of ease,And builds a Hell in Heavens despite.

Song of Secret Love

by John Clare (1793-1864)

• I hid my love when young while ICouldn't bear the buzzing of a flyI hid my love to my despiteTill I could not bear to look at lightI dare not gaze upon her faceBut left her memory in each placeWhere ere I saw a wild flower lieI kissed and bade my love goodbye

I met her in the greenest dellsWhere dew drops pearl the wood bluebellsThe lost breeze kissed her bright blue eyeThe bee kissed and went singing byA sunbeam found a passage thereA gold chain round her neck so fairAs secret as the wild bee's songShe lay there all the summer long

I hid my love in field and townTill e'en the breeze would knock me down

The bees seemed singing ballads l'erThe fly's buss turned a Lion's roarAnd even silence found a tongueTo haunt me all the summer longThe riddle nature could not proveWas nothing else but secret love

Wondrous Moment

by Alexander Pushkin

• The wondrous moment of our meeting . . .

I well remember you appear Before me like a vision fleeting, A beauty's angel pure and clear.

In hopeless ennui surrounding The worldly bustle, to my ear For long your tender voice kept sounding, For long in dreams came features dear.

Time passed. Unruly storms confounded Old dreams, and I from year to year Forgot how tender you had sounded, Your heavenly features once so dear.

My backwoods days dragged slow and quiet —Dull fence around, dark vault above —Devoid of God and uninspired, Devoid of tears, of fire, of love.

Sleep from my soul began retreating, And here you once again appear Before me like a vision fleeting, A beauty's angel pure and clear.

In ecstasy the heart is beating, Old joys for it anew revive; Inspired and God-filled, it is greeting The fire, and tears, and love alive.

There is a Lady Sweet and Kind

by Thomas Ford

• There is a lady sweet and kind, Was never a face so pleased my mind;I did but see her passing by, And yet I'll love her till I die.

Her gesture, motion, and her smiles,Her wit, her voice my heart beguiles,Beguiles my heart, I know not why,And yet I'll love her till I die.

Cupid is winged and he doth range,Her country, so, my love doth change:But change she earth, or change she sky,

Yet, I will love her till I die.

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