The Haunting ... Sixth and final in the Lolita series

Stolen thoughts in memory clung
of him she did adore
Lolita, sad and lonely, prayed
for his embrace once more

In lonely death he would not leave
but stayed with her in grief
and as the days and months went by,
her nights brought no relief

Until time could no longer hold
the sadness in her heart,
she passed away at end of day
no more her tears to start

‘Tis said by those who say they’ve seen
at a table out of sight
two shadowed figures rise to dance
… “Lolita’s here tonight!”

Dee Garner
© September 16, 2007

Author notes

I wish to acknowledge gratefully, the help of my dear friend, Hugh Wyles for helping with this poem, getting the words to say what I wanted them to say. Thank you, Hugh.

You can read Hugh's wonderful poetry at:
www.allpoetry.com/hugh%20wyles

Image is the artwork of Evelyn Rodrigues

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leo2
September 19, 2007

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What a pretty piece of poetry. I loved the rhythm and rhyme and the exit line was a perfect tribute to her memory. Excellent work my friend. Thanks for sharing this with me.

Sincerely,
Leo Long
- catz
  September 19, 2007
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  Thank you. Leo. Hugh Wyles helped with the rhyming of this poem. I had originally written it in non-rhyming freeverse but it just didn't seem right. I'm pleased with the results and glad you like it
  
  I hadn't added to the series in a long time so figured it was time to lay poor Lolita to rest.
  
  Dee
hugh wyles
September 17, 2007

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Dear Dee,
It always gives me pleasure, dear,
to try and help a friend,
though I confess I shed a tear
to read Lolita's end.

It's sad her life on earth should cease,
for it was all too brief.
Let's hope that Death has brought release
from all her tears and grief.
~~~

Although you have brought your Lolita series to a fitting close, albeit a rather sad one, it is comforting to know that she is united in the afterlife with her man and that their shades are dancing together. I'm glad you liked the picture.

This is a lovely poem, Dee, in which I was honoured to make a minimal contribution. Thankyou for asking me.

Love and hugs, as always, XXX Hugh.
suseann
September 17, 2007

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Such a hauntingly beautiful description in verse of a timeless love eternal.The kind we all can only wish,to be graced with in life.Sad but strong and well written.