Reaping and singing by myself
oblivion to any passer by
I was working alone that day,
I didn't realize when you
The master of verse
silently strolled away.
You heard me sing and later said,
in the poem you wrote for me that
nightingale and cuckoo were put to shame,
Though my voice traveled
across the seas, it was your poem
that brought me so much fame.
I don't remember now what I sang
it could have been some old, far off thing
it could have been about joy or pain,
May be a humble lay or a love song
but it came from my heart for sure
and from my heart it will come again.
My songs and my sickle
united to form a rhythm
and then words just flowed,
The wind played the music
as it rustled through the leaves
to reap when I bowed.
I wish you would stroll once again
mount up the same hill and as
it was my music that your heart bore,
In the same thrilling voice
for the person who gave me a name
I want to sing once more.
Author notes
word prompt option 4
references -
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/2553-William-Wordsworth-The-Solitary-Reaper
its a tribute to the master poet from the solitary reaper and she wishes to express her gratitude by wanting to sing once again for him.
i wanted each stanza of my poem to correspond to each stanza of his poem (barring the second last, which describes her song and music)...i hope it does!
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- Poems For The Poet by raspberry.
1890 points, ended May 3, 14 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is just so beautiful. You have captured something here quite unique. An absolute pleasure to read and a great tribute to the poet of the LAKE DISTRICT. Beautifully portrayed. Von - Oldpoetry
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didnt reply earlier..sorry about that! thanks fr ur comment! m really glad u liked it. thanks!
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I am left spellbound
YES.. Especially the last line just swept me off and u have literally paid a glorious tribute to the poet of all times.. It was as if the reaper herself spoke here and for poetry's sake.. let us imagine this to be written by the reaper herself and sure, our poet would recognize her sincere yearning to sing for him once more..
Thank you very much for the time.. I applaud u!!
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i have no words to tell how i feel by ur comment! i m so so happy! thanks!
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Exquisite
A delightful response to the option given. Thoughtful and well executed producing avery enjoyable read.
The touch of yearning in the final stanza was an excellent touch.
Very well doen and good luck in the contest.
Jim
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thank u Jim, so much.
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