Forever Yearning
She walks the beaches under full moonlight
or is that only when she can be seen on the bay?
for the sunlight would pass through her misty figure
should she walk the same path in the light of day
There's a legend passed down for two hundred years
of how she lost her life to the cliffs above
when fearing her lover was drowned at sea
she could no longer go on without his precious love
The tale that is told, throughout the town
how she lost her mind from a heart that yearned
little did she know that he felt not the same
he was not lost at sea, but just never returned
So now she awaits his ship every night
when the moon rises full, in the darkened sky
hoping the lighthouse will soon guide him home
and often times, she can be heard to cry
He was a dashing rogue of just five and twenty
and had a way with the ladies in every port
she gave him her heart, her soul, her life
but to him, she was just all part of his sport
He wooed her with words of sweetness and charm
a repertoire that he played so well
his words could excel any music concerto
and make a girl's heart begin to swell
He would then sail away, after a week or two
where his ship would take him, to yet other lands
and there he would find new conquests of passion
but he would never put a ring on any girl's hand
still awaiting his arrival, from another realm
she will walk the beaches for centuries more
for he loved her not, she played a fool's game
she lost at love but unaware of the score
Now the town's people, see her night after night
her ghostly figure, walking the beach all alone
maybe one day someone will find the courage
to approach and tell her, it is now time to move on
~PennyLynne~
Author notes
'tis just a story...I have a fascination for ghostly tales and it would seem I have a propensity for writing romance (not my idea, but it has taken me over LOL)...so, in this piece, I tried to put the two passions together 
Written July 14th, 2003
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Ah, but how I love a good ghost story! Great work. Very engaging ... kept me on the edge of the chair.
Thanks for sharing, and keep cranking out those poems!
Best,
Mike -
EXCELLENT!
Penny, I enjoyed this so much!!! Even though it was very sad, the thought of that ghost on the beach waiting for a man who was never going to return was romantic, too! You are very good at writing stories like this! Very nicely done!!!
Maureen 
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Rubee my friend, you did very well at putting your two passions together. An enjoyable read!!! Thanks. ~Bud~
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This one brought tears to my eyes. It is really a beautiful poem and very sad and lonely at the same time.
Yvonne
I understand life will keep you busy.
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oh i LOVED this story! it's so very sad though...this poor woman wasted not only her life but her afterlife on some scoundrel!
MEN! hmpf
this reminds me a little of ghost stories we used to tell around the campfire when i was in girl scouts. very creative, i enjoyed reading this one very much
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Lovely Piece
I can see the passion through this gostly tale,
for within our dreams, we never fail
I love the lines that you've brought to life,
as this dream has forever set sail~~~
A lovely piece of poetry Penny, Penny's poetry rocks! ~Smiles~
Much love dear sister, I've missed you, sorry it's been so long.
Your dear friend and bro!
-Timothy -
wonderfully well done!!
Oh Penny -- you made her so real to us, so sad and poignant, and we all certifiably hate him for leaving her! You made your tale so vivid that we all were drawn into the story from the very first stanza. A great one!! -
A wonderful job on this one too Penny. I enjoy all yours that I read, and I think that I have read most if not all that you have posted since I came to this site about October or November of 2002. See you again soon.
Damon D. Brewer -
this was a great write penny ill keep looking into your name for more writes i can understand it but some of it i dont know what to think about LoL well this was really good kep the good work up
~Hannah~
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Wow, you did a lovely job writing this. The imagery was very vivid and descriptive. Nice work! I enjoyed reading
~Emberly~ -
hauntingly beautiful
Can you believe I read this last night before anyone commented and got a phone call and am just now coming back LOL I also love ghost stories and the combination of ghost/love is beautifully haunting. The imagery is vivid. I could see this woman, night after night waiting for her lover (aka pig LOL) I was drawn in to every line and was captivated with the story. You did an amazing job with this (and all others LOL) Definitely a pleasure to read 
~Kathy -
Amazing write Penny, so wonderfuly put together every bit of it, this is haunting and yet sadly beautiful at the same time. Excellent piece dear..... Hugs,Sherry
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Barbara, I thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful compliment...I am honored to be put in that category, tho I know there are so many great writers on the site...I'm just glad you enjoy returning to read more of my work...thank you
thank you cwm, your visit and kind comment are so very much appreciated, thank you for stopping by
devil-angel, thank you so much for your kind words..and sorry you've been thru the mill regarding love, but I'm sure your sole mate is out there waiting for you..the best of luck to you
Karen, you are always such a sweetheart..thank you for your wonderful comment, your kindness is such an encouragement to keep on writing
Tamara, always, thank you so much for your wonderful comments..it's always such a pleasure to see you stop by....I bet a few hundred years ago, frying pans would have really smarted LOL
Wolfbane, I am honored by your kind words...but I read your piece and recommend that anyone who enjoys this one, to check out yours as well...now that's a stunning piece of writing!!! always a pleasure to see you
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OMGS this is just
!!! You did a marevelous job on this piece hun. Just stellar. I wrote a piece a long time ago similiar called mistress of the cliffs, but yours is just stunning!!! Wow! It made me want to cry. Bravo!!! to you hun
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ooohhh, gasping for air
this is so rich and sweet, yet so sad
girl are you sure this in not some movie?
to my dear friend
Rubbee, Penny
I don't know what to say
smack that boy up side de head with the frying pan...
your Prince will return, someday
but will you still be wanting and waiting??
Tamara
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Penny
Awwwwwww, this broke my heart, so sad
Gorgeous images inside your lovely words
Karen
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I know how this ghost feels. I gave my heart to somebody also, and all he did was pretend to love and care about me, then left. It hurts more than life itself. Yea, I think he did actually love me at one point, but dating for almost two years, break up with me b/c of some stupid shit, then not even a month later, start dating someone new, I don't think he loved me. It's hard to believe that guys do these things, but they do, yea, some girls might also, but it seems like the guys do it all the time, it puts a whole in your heart. This was a very excellent write!
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This poem was captivating,I enjoyed reading it...kinda spooky but fun at the same time. ~CWM~
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exceptional
poor ghost I actually feel for her...the heartache, the wonder, the sadness.
Another wonderfully written poem Pulled me in, and held me entranced to the end. I've only said this to one other person before, but you definately have the soul of a poet.
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