These I have loved:
wildflower meadows, clear rivulets, rocky heights of mountains
snowshoes strapped to boots, quiet shush through fresh powder
powerful, empathic, wondrous words heard from lips, read on pages
swelling, surround sound of woodwinds and brass in band practice
companionable petted presence, walks, whine, odor, licks of dog
deep, dark, long-lashed eyes of cows, shining wet with curiosity
smooth touch of sweetly scented, oh-so-soft baby’s perfect skin
magnanimous masculine hearts of eight men; six from boyhood
loyal laughter and spiritual bond of kindred spirits, dear friends
wise, patient influence of godly mothers, grandmothers, aunts
squeals, shouts, smiles, pouts of grandchildren…eighteen seen!
exotic variations of chai tea: steeped, dirtied, iced, spiced, latted
homemade blueberry scones, warm, drizzled with lemon glaze
succulent jumbo shrimp dipped in cocktail sauce, eaten seaside
wake to morning songs of birds serenading our shady campsite
thunderheads rumbling across prairie, forked lightning flashes
each mysterious phase of moon that beguiles with mirrored light
warm sun on skin, stretched lazily on beach chair, plush towel
fresh, clean smell of air washed by rain; damp hair, shampooed
wild roses blooming annually along ditches, lilacs in backyards
greenest fields of corn in rows, tasseled and pointing skyward
…all these have been my loves.
A list poem patterned after Rupert Brooke’s poem, “The Great Lover”… linked to dVerse poetics, hosted by Kim. As I recount the things I have loved, I must give thanks to God for these gifts; He is truly The Great Lover!
a poem in my pocket 
Jul 22, 2026 @ 09:44:16
oh Lynn. This is most beautiful. Great list.
Jul 22, 2026 @ 20:29:28
Thank you, my friend. I have much to be grateful for…so many loves!
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:11:55
I love this prompt… your poem, once again shows that there are many little things to love in this life. Truly, beautiful and lovely piece of poetry you have got here.
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:29:32
I appreciate your appreciation, Reelika!
Jul 22, 2026 @ 03:05:58
These so resonate with me Lynn 🙌
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:28:51
Glad to hear it…thanks 🙂
Jul 22, 2026 @ 02:12:12
There’s wisdom in the title of your poem, Lynn, and a wonderfully comprehensive list of things you have loved, many of which resonate with me, especially the wildflower meadows and the ‘squeals, shouts, smiles, pouts of grandchildren’, from which I have just returned and miss already. I too enjoy a good storm and love the image of ‘thunderheads rumbling across prairie’.
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:27:57
I’m glad this resonates with you, Kim…especially the sounds of grandkids and thunderstorms. Thank you!
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:46:50
My pleasure, Lynn!
Jul 22, 2026 @ 00:33:40
And what a wonderful list of so many loves – Jae
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:24:06
Thank you, Jae!
Jul 21, 2026 @ 21:04:00
Lyne, beautifully written! Such a lovely collection of life’s many gifts. The sensory imagery is so inviting that I could almost taste the chai and blueberry scones and hear the birds at the campsite. Much love 🩵
Jul 21, 2026 @ 22:36:23
I appreciate your kind comment…thanks for reading, Tigress, with love 🙂
Jul 21, 2026 @ 20:11:43
Well done. 👍🏽
Jul 22, 2026 @ 04:23:14
Thanks, Brenda 🙂 Isn’t God extravagant in His blessings?!
Jul 21, 2026 @ 20:10:44
Your description of your life on the farm fills me with nostalgia, Lynn.
A great list of wonderful things!
Jul 21, 2026 @ 22:36:54
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Dwight!
Jul 22, 2026 @ 08:58:45
I did!
Jul 21, 2026 @ 17:48:03
Beautiful written 💜
Jul 21, 2026 @ 17:58:21
Thanks for reading, Maggie! And I love a granddaughter named Maggie 🙂
Jul 21, 2026 @ 17:34:20
quite a lovable list
much love
Jul 21, 2026 @ 17:43:37
thank you, Gillena! ❤