At twenty two she fell in love
he swept her off her feet
The world he promised he would give
his kisses were so sweet
Her life was filled with happiness
her heart rejoiced each day
He promised her a wedding ring
their union set for May
One day he said he had to leave
but soon he would return
He promised she would see him soon
no need to be concerned
For days she waited by the door
to see her lovers face
Each night she cried herself to sleep
she longed for his embrace
The months passed by and then the years
she waited patiently
Her hopes were dashed a thousand times
her heart broke endlessly
One day her spirit flew away
she soared above the clouds
A broken shell was left behind
wrapped in a purple shroud
Copyright © 2012 Jon Arno
One day her spirit flew away
she soared above the clouds
A broken shell was left behind
wrapped in a purple shroud
Copyright © 2012 Jon Arno
ate: 5/3/2012 11:07:00 PM
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most well-written love poems. I enjoyed reading it today. It was very captivating and had my attention to the very last verse. Good write.
Date: 5/3/2012 9:25:00 PM
ReplyDeleteWonderful heartfelt write....well done!
Date: 5/3/2012 11:16:00 PM
ReplyDeleteI really like how you got your story from this picture. It would have been great in that ghost story contest!!
Sharon Ruebel Very beautiful Jon and intense. I dare say many of us have had our hearts broken in this way....Lovely flowing write penned here...........
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Martha R Graves Pels-Pierce beautiful!...
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Maria Fátima Silva lovely and sad...
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Marietta Mardirossian Sad, but very well written!
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Pam Murray My goodness! How beautifully sad and romantic! I love what you can draw from a picture. This is a format I love for writing poetry. I own quite a number of picture books that have inspired me for over 30 years.
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Jane Richer Wow Jon I simply marvel at how you can make a picture come to life with your abundant talent for what I call 'vision' writing. You paint a picture to your reader with poise and beauty! Love Jane
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