15. Two Poems for Valentine's Day

Link to Wordsworth poem:https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45550/she-was-a-phantom-of-delightFull poem by me:The Ultimate ThrillBy Jake BairAdventure or bust and wanderlustare words not fitting for me.Though good winds prevail, I won’t set sailacross a roiling sea.Nor take the test of Everestto feel as high as can be.The only thrill I need to feelis to love, and be loved by thee.It’s a safe bet I’ll stay on the jetand not leap just to fall free.Who needs nerve toasters like roller coastersor driving in the grand prix.The high G-forces from various sourcesaren’t really my cup of tea.My butterflies soar in a way I adorewhen I love, and am loved by thee.I will always yearn for the slow burnyour love kindles in me.When life is bleak, the peace that I seekis the embrace which sets my heart free.Time seems to fly, as years go byand a blur is all I see,For there’s no greater joy, than for me to deploymy love, and be loved by thee.So gallop ahead, I’ll walk insteadand enjoy the nature and trees.Me ride that zip-line? No thanks I’m finejust watching your heart fill with glee.Others may pine for the buzz of fine winebut I would disagree.I only hope to expend my force to the endto love, and be loved by thee. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdominbestbooks.substack.com