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A simple wedding

 

She feels the same beneath his kiss
As on the day they met.
His tender touch evinces bliss
And sweeps away regret.
They met beneath the linden tree,
That guards the old lytch-gate
And from that day her heart soared free
She welcomed in her fate.

She could not marry Squire Brown,
Whose lands are rich and wide,
A man of honour and renown
And influence beside.
For love has stolen all her heart
And holds it safe and well.
She now accepts her chosen part
And knows where she will dwell.

A simple man, though not so poor,
He'll work to keep her fed.
Through all the years he'll give her more
And keep her in his bed.
He's handsome it can't be denied
Though he's not draped in gold
The bridegroom of our blushing bride
Will love her 'til she's old

So all the town are glad to see
Her beauty crowned in smiles
A better match there cannot be
For very many miles
In all the happy times they'll share
This brand new man and wife
Will dedicate their utmost care
To build a perfect life.

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  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    March 29, 2008

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    Words from you as usual
    Do credit to the art,
    With flow and perfect rhythm
    They are written from your heart

    The story of a wedding
    A poets words to tell,
    Happily forever
    The couple now will dwell


    Good one
    Sue
    xx


    • cricketjeff gold member
      March 29, 2008
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      I like to write with rhyme and flow
      Of love across all time
      And so I hope all life will go
      With love that's so sublime


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    March 28, 2008

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    This is simply beautiful. Picture topped it off. Once again your poem sang to me. Thanks for sharing.

    Love
    Passions


  • jamiedoring
    March 28, 2008

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    This is just lovely. Your rhyme of course is always spot on....the flow, the story, the wording....all of it is excellent.

    Fantastic write.


  • pappacass
    March 28, 2008
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    your rhyme was flawless

    awesome take on the picture also....enjoyed this my friend


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    March 28, 2008

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    Which picture were you picking up on, Jeff. This is a very nice poem, no unnecessary frills, no fancy-dan imagery, just strsight-up good stuff.


  • Corvus Corone
    March 28, 2008

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    All the gold and jewels in the universe will never be as precious as true love. Even a tough old bird like me needs a little romance, shhh that's a secret! Don't tell anyone! Nice write,Jeff

    xxx Jem

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