Subtle Joys
by Jennifer Tifft
Archive: Master/Apprentice, JAOA if BlackRose wants it :-)
Category: Poetry, Romance
Rating: G
Spoilers: There are no spoilers for TPM or JAOA in this.
Summary: Love over the long haul - A Shakespearian style
sonnet.
Note: (I like notes, can you tell?) Originally written as an
entry in a medieval/rennaissance period style poetry contest,
on the subject of 'The subtle joys of Love'. I was thinking of
the various 'old married couples' of my acquaintance.
Now it seems a perfect fit for JAOA Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan.
Feedback: Please do! to: jgtifft@sybase.com
Disclaimer: Since this was written before TPM was released, and
was not actually inspired by it originally, a disclaimer is
probably not needed, but:
The Boys belong to Lucas. JAOA belongs to BlackRose. The poem
belongs to me but I ain't makin' no money off it. (c) 18 August
1997
Subtle Joys
Here silence sits, a comfort rare and deep
Where thoughts each other know and oft do share,
Familiar forms do touch and warm may sleep
In joint desire; sweet and solemn care
That thus enfolds to cherish and delight!
Such little things, bread and butter charms:
The glance of quiet laughter, quick and bright,
The step so glad and swift toward open arms.
'Tis gracious strength, joy unremarked that brings
To eyes a deeper hue, and solace sure
That makes of simple gifts the richest things,
Where storms and ecstasies do not endure.
But Love's most sure and subtle joy is this:
To greater grow in sorrow and in bliss.
Jennifer Tifft
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