Want To Read A Poem About The Price We Pay For Art's Sake?

Question

SO MUCH IN LOVE, SO LESS IN LOVE

1.

So much in love was I, at one time,
that no cloud dared claim it's birthright to hover above,
no stone ever turned upright to obstruct my journey
and angels old and young blushed from the path I took.

So much in love was I, at one time,
that, though with few coins to line my pockets, my heart had
crowned me rightful prince and the streets of the kingdom
displayed the colors of grand and noble intentions.

So much in love was I, at one time,
that I rendered my very soul to this maiden fair:
who graciously accepted it as a down-payment,
and then withdrew her affections to her chamber
until a time when my pockets would become laden.

So much in love was I, at one time,
that I lay waste to my poetic spirit and cast
aside canvas and pen, embracing the worldly prize
of certainty and outcome, of copper and silver,
until a time when her heart was softened by gold's warmth.

(Cont.)

Answer 1

I love it. And I'm smiling... you are so brave.

Answer 2

Very well done...however, I would not have used the term "maiden fair"...it's just a little anachronistic for this piece..."maiden" would have been fine...but "maiden fair" sounds a little too "fairytaleish"...not really a word, but it conveys the thought.

Otherwise, a very good poem. Well done.

Answer 3

Reminds me of a Led Zeppelin song, sorry I can't remember what one and I like your poem very much.