Always

I'll always be here for you, where else would I go. But for you, my heart is lost, in dream.. to counting sheep, and always will be so. I don't need a better picture of you.. than the one that plays in my mind. Two hands held so close to my heart, and you always were so kind. Keep me near like a smile.. one you used to hide. A whisper of your beautiful name to my faithful heart. It's never too far.. after all, my hands hold back approaching tide.. to catch you when you fall. I'll always be here for you, where else would I go.

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Franci Hoffman

Date: 1/21/2025 8:56:00 AM

So heartfelt and beautifully written, Richard. I love the dreamy flow.

Moon Harp

Date: 1/16/2025 9:22:00 PM

Dear Raven, I really like this poem, it flows along... "Keep me near like a smile, one you used to hide."

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/16/2025 10:57:00 AM

Hello Quote Theraven although this poem is noted as a rhyme, to me it reads as romantic. I enjoyed it. enjoy your day my friend../Darlene/

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/9/2021 6:55:00 AM

Heh, are you still joining us coming Wed. ? I never received your email ? Hope you are . It would make me happy,

Susan Lawrence

Date: 6/1/2021 12:54:00 PM

Beautiful ...heartfelt. Filled with moments of time stored in the love of your mind. Belated congrats on POTD ! Blessings, Susan :)

Quoth Theraven
Date: 6/5/2021 6:16:00 PM

Hello Susan, Thank you, love 'Filled with moments of time stored in the love of your mind' Will always ever be enough. -Richard

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/31/2021 8:22:00 AM

Aww ~ beautiful, Richard. Congrats on your well deserved POTD.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 6/5/2021 6:11:00 PM

Hello Line. Thank you for all the smiles. -Richard

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/30/2021 8:31:00 PM

I can't believe I missed this somehow. I so love it. It's a gorgeous poem. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/30/2021 10:23:00 PM

A whisper of your beautiful name, to my faithful heart. -Rochard

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/25/2021 11:39:00 PM

Belated congratulation Quoth the Raven, on deservedly being awarded POTD what a beautiful, caring, sentimental poem. I simply love it Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/30/2021 10:24:00 PM

Hi Jenn, thank you. -Richard

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 5/25/2021 8:17:00 AM

What a sweet poem... I just missed to wish you on your POTD... so sorry Richard... Hearty congrats on your POTD... God bless... ~ Ani

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/25/2021 8:25:00 PM

Anitha, Thank you, nothing for you to be sorry about. I'm sure there were other poems more deserving. But I'm thankful just the same. -Richard

Brenda Chiri

Date: 5/24/2021 7:02:00 PM

Richard what a lovely piece you have written! Beautiful!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/25/2021 8:22:00 PM

Thank you Brenda, I know you have a big heart that understands 'always'. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/24/2021 4:32:00 PM

I can see how this would be a POTD. So well deserved. A most charming poem.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/25/2021 8:18:00 PM

Andrea, Thanks. Yeats would be okay with that. -Richard

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/24/2021 3:05:00 AM

What a tribute ...

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/25/2021 8:17:00 PM

Thank you Kai. Left its mark on the true of heart I guess. One's that understand why the question mark was given a rest. -Richard

Juliet Ligon

Date: 5/22/2021 4:45:00 PM

This is so sweet. You sound like a loyal man. I didn't realize this was POTD! Congratulations!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/23/2021 10:37:00 AM

Hi Juliet, No. But I've always loved the Indiana Jones movies and mysteries of ancient Egypt. I've only been to Italy (Rome, Naples, & Pompeii) in Europe. Bermuda in the Atlantic, and through the Panama Canal (both directions) on sea-and-anchor duty from the Pacific side. And of course Mexico & Canada. I suppose there's a Mediterranean cruise line that visits Egypt's seaports in Alexandria or Cairo. -Richard

Juliet Ligon
Date: 5/23/2021 9:45:00 AM

I have not. Have you?

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 10:02:00 PM

Hi Juliet, Thank you for that comment. Hey, just a thought; have you ever been to see the Great Pyramid of Giza? -Richard

Paul Callus

Date: 5/20/2021 9:56:00 AM

Romantic, sentimental and reads like one of the everlasting classical poems of love, Richard. ~ Regards // paul

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 9:33:00 PM

Paul, I climbed the mountain of comments to yours. Is that thanks enough? No, I suppose not. What motivates a soul to give someone there all. Especially the young who've seen so little of the world. Perhaps in part due to wretched hormones. But older and wiser learn the loneliness of one. Much better to travel with her to a favorite park than to go it alone to the Great Pyramid of Giza. What are your thoughts? -Richard

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/20/2021 9:16:00 AM

Ah, this one touches the valve of my heart, a fav amongst the rare ones Richard, there is something so comforting in knowing that someone is loyal in love, Always what a beautiful idea that never goes out of style. Thank you for sharing your heart today, :)

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 8:35:00 PM

Mystic Rose Rose, Thank you for the rare healer's touch, I think I've learned what draws the mystic out. Afraid the loyal term may be lost to another time. Then again, there comes a time and a place where everything old is new again. "Pussycat pussycat where have you been? ~~ "I’ve been up to London to visit the Queen!" // "Pussycat pussycat what did you there? ~~ I frightened a little mouse under the chair!" -English nursery rhyme

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2021 7:21:00 AM

Lovely sentiment! Congratulations on POTD!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 7:53:00 PM

Kim, Thank you for that sentiment-al comment. Many blessings in poetry for you this week-end. -Richard

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/18/2021 7:54:00 PM

I guess I 'dropped the ball' on this one, Richard. I must have tried to make a fancy, one-handed catch. Congrats to you on POTD. Many blessings, Gershon

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 7:42:00 PM

Gershon, Thanks, the ball is still in play for one last down. Though a Hail Mary pass never hurts once in awhile. -Richard

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/18/2021 7:27:00 PM

Congratulations my friend on this wonderful poem being awarded as POTD. To me such is a truly deserving recognition for a very fine poem composed by a very fine artist/poet. A fav-- God bless...

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 7:34:00 PM

Thank you Robert. The Tolstoy to my Chekhov. The chess player to my checkers. King me. -Richard

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/17/2021 5:42:00 PM

Hello Richard ... a verse well worth the recognition of POTD - well done Richard - Lindsay

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 1:59:00 PM

Hi Lindsay, Thanks for the recognition for a verse. Though I like my steaks medium rare; I prefer my poems well done. Heh.. -Richard

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/17/2021 5:14:00 PM

A love thing...Nice one. Congratulations Quoth TheRaven on POTD.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 12:22:00 PM

Arturo, Thanks, and yes, 'A love thing'. Also devotion and hope in a whispered prayer. -Raven

Constance La France

Date: 5/17/2021 2:41:00 PM

Richard, so beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, peace _Constance

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 12:17:00 PM

_Constance, Thank you for that. De we look for answers to questions of life in other's poetry? I do. After all there's hope in 'I may', and real power in 'I will'. But true romance' magic made when two hearts reach for an altered answer in 'I do'. Always. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/17/2021 2:16:00 PM

hey, either I did not notice it when I came here the other day or you did not have it yet, but I see you now have congrats for POTD. BIG congrats and well deserved

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 11:57:00 AM

Hello Andrea, Thanks, I really like the word 'hey'. It's perfectly suited in modern day poems. -Richard

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/17/2021 11:51:00 AM

A poetic treasure such as this, is a reminder of just how precious true love is. Congratulations on POTD, Richard. Evelyn

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 11:52:00 AM

Evelyn, Thanks for the 'love'. Hope we all have a name we whisper in devotion. I'll be looking for your sunsets and songbirds. -Richard

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/17/2021 7:10:00 AM

Congratulations on the POTD honor my dearest friend, Richard. Wonderful writing! Blessings

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 11:38:00 AM

Demetrios, Thank you, your words mean a lot to me. I know the past days have brought sad tidings for one so gifted and true of heart. May you be blessed in your day for your presence & friendship, and more importantly your penchant for forgiveness.. -Richard

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/17/2021 12:24:00 AM

A very wonderful choice for POTD Richard. Enduring love, the kind that is unconditional and reassuring is beyond romantic. It tugs at the heartstrings. Beautiful my friend! Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/22/2021 11:32:00 AM

Hello Connie, Thank you for that comment, from one who has stirred the Soup so many times. Glad for a chance at it every once in awhile. Wishes for your day, one blessed with Star Ships and love. -Richard