Pale would be the water
____Reflecting only skies,
Gracing not the splendor
____Of your enchanting eyes.
Pale would be the moon
____That only marks its pace
And fails to see the boon
____Of your much fairer face.
Yet paler is the poet
____Whose words cannot express
One word that makes you know it:
____That you deserve no less.
Born in Walton-on-Thames, England in 1945, Clinton Van Inman graduated from San Diego State University in 1977 and is now a retired high school English teacher in Tampa Bay where he lives with his wife, Elba.
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Lovely emotion and images.
Impressive!
Hello Mr. Inman!
This poem is crisp and deep. I would murmur the lines on a rainy evening.
Looking forward to more from you.
Regards
The metrical variation within the poem adds to its appeal. I find this poem smooth to read and well written.
Beautiful, simple, and tender.