Monday, September 24, 2007

A Ghazal for Mickeybear

"My Bear" ~ a Ghazal by Marilyn MonREOW



Love I could never forsake: warm, in the shape of my Bear.
A thirst which I could never slake: cool, in the shape of my Bear.

Romantic rhymes from our hearts close the long miles between us
Poesey bright as daybreak: formed in the shape of my Bear.

When I drift off to slumber, straight and true to him I go
Sweet dreams until I wake conform to the shape of my Bear.

In a shimmery world of our making, we journey paw-in-paw
Mancat rugged as moonscape: firestorm on heartscape, my Bear.

Whether from his home or mine, we reach, we strive and connect,
And purr as we come face to face, borne quick as the gait of my Bear.

Luscious whisker-kisses, snuggling Whitester-to-Whitester
I touch, with my paw, his nape to adorn him as mate and my Bear.

He's my star and I'm his; together, we eclipse space and time
This is my joy and my fate: to adore -- and elate -- my sweet Bear.



This ghazal was challenging and fun to write, though I must admit I took considerable liberties with the form! Here and here are two good ghazal links. I hope you like my ghazal, darling Mickey *purrrrrrrrrrrs* from your Kittypie.

20 comments:

Donny and Marie and Casey said...

Wow, you are amazing, Marilyn! That sure didn't look easy at all.

Me and mommy thought that your expressions were so cute. I esp love your eyes!

~Marie

mister jeter harris, hizself said...

Marilyn,
I have been working on my ghazal for you ... but ... after reading your's ... I need more work!
That was BEAUTIFUL! You have amazing talent.
It was purrr-fect ... and you are, too!
Your--Mick

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Hmm, Speedy read that and sed he wished he could write something dat good fur his Misty. Da problem is, da boy is praktikally ilitterit. Okay, dis is reelly me, and I can't write dat good...~Speedy

Karen Jo said...

You are amazing, Marilyn. That is a lovely poem, and you are lovely, too, on your jellybean.

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Wow, Marilyn, you are very talented! Wonderful poem!

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

That is very very sweet post and lovely eyes~!!!! We all love your beautiful expression~!!!

Ramses said...

Puurty photos Marilyn! :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Marilyn,

This is very beautiful.Your Mikey Bear is very lucky...Hugs and Purrs Ariel

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful and romantical ghazal for your Mickey. You are a very talented and lovely ladycat.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Oh Marilyn

There is no way Mickey would NOT love it.

Purrs
Abby

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed reading your poem!
You are so talented!!
I am sorry that I don't post as often as I would like to, but my female human still feels pretty sick. I am glad that she will see a doctor next week.
Love

Christine and FAZ said...

I've never seen one of those ghazal things before Marilyn - you are so sophistiCATed. FAZ

Daisy said...

Marilyn, you are such a talented Poet! Writing poems seems very hard.

Unknown said...

Wow Marilyn, you are a great poet and so romantic!

I really like the pictures of you, you look very beyootiful!

zevo hussein calamari said...

Your eyes are stunning....and you are very talented.

xoxo
zevo

Mickey's Musings said...

WOW!!!! that was super great.
I'm lucky I can do my blog!

ASTOR CATS said...

Marilyn that's something. You got so much talent being able to write such good poems. But you've got good inspiration from your Mickeybear.

Midnite & Stray Kitty

The Furry Kids said...

That is a beautiful ghazal. You are very talented. And those pictures of you made Momma say "SQUEE!" *giggles*

Love,
Tazo

lordjaders said...

Beautiful Ms. Monrrreow,
howeverrr, if yourrr Kitty bearrr wants a Gazelle shouldn't he go to Afrrrica to catch one to eat?

Hee, hee,

Jade

P.S. Poppy Q calls me Miss Jade Smarty Pants...

Samantha & Mom said...

You are a wonderful poet Marilyn! That poem was beautiful! Your pictures are pretty, too.
Your FL furiends,