A SONNET TO LOVE'S PASSING ... Maureen Clifford © The #ScribblyBarkPoet
Some say that love is never sick or dead,
claiming that from itself love will not turn,
some claim that love itself is never shed
until death calls, stealing, quiet, taciturn.
For true love is, seems a durable fire
that unrequited still holds embers glow
in hope that one day they will fan to flames.
Perhaps they will - but who alas will know.
For now, long past the fervent flush of youth
with eyes now dimmed and gait feeble and slow,
I still at night recall your tender touch,
your arms around me - ere you had to go.
Some say that love is never dead or old
but you are gone - my heart can't be consoled
A SONNET TO LOVE'S PASSING
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Re: A SONNET TO LOVE'S PASSING
Now that’s Shakespearean in subject as well as style, Maureen!
Well done!
Cheers
Shelley
Well done!
Cheers
Shelley
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Re: A SONNET TO LOVE'S PASSING
I really like this one Maureen,
so much feeling, and it speaks for many an aching heart I suspect.
Terry
so much feeling, and it speaks for many an aching heart I suspect.
Terry
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Re: A SONNET TO LOVE'S PASSING
Yes I liked that too Maureen, A tender touch well crafted, nicely done.
Cheers
Ron
Cheers
Ron
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Thanks everyone for reading and commenting so kindly ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: A SONNET TO LOVE'S PASSING
Immense depth of feeling in this one, Maureen - poignant and beautiful