March trio of sonnets III: "invited by assent"

Third of my three-sonnets-in-a-row special, this one with special inspiration.


invited by assent

She gives completely, as we see, as one
receives her all in thrall of full and deep
commitment -- they are in a realm which none
would dare compare to theirs, its breadth and sweep
encompassing the yearnings it creates
and casting all their other cares away
like windblown leaves. Where dedication mates
with gratifying urges, we can weigh
the tender purpose that we view, and yet
we cannot feel or sense the innerness
that drives external needs 'til they are met
and then reflected as her sighs impress
us with their heartfeltness. So while we stare
we always wish for more than we can bare.


(Thank you, Connie.)