a valentine sonnet

amidst the blue that winter's pale imbues,
upon the stretch of satin on the lake,
along the streaks of silver-colored hues
that trails our feathered cousins in their wake -

an image tranquil was your fancy made
that's tethered to your thoughts in three by fives
a constant tranquil was the theme portrayed
of sights and sounds that in your heart survives;

yet oft is naught the song i sought to keep
for urban lights illume my sad delight
and oft in me i hear a soundless weep
that craves complexity without respite;

but when i catch a glimpse of your sweet face
i understand that i have found my place.

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(one of the valentine's gifts i have received from my hubby. i actually had to ask him to explain kay wa kaayo ko kasabot!)