As I glide along the rhythmic river of our love
I gaze in mourning at the reflection staring back at me
in the hope that for a short while maybe...
just maybe it will be your handsome face I'll see
I know it has been two years my love
no other suitor could even begin to ruffle these feathers
my heart belonged to you and you only, it still does
in time my love this pain one day I shall be able to weather
No longer will my head bow in grief, like a weeping willow
I will once again be the regal beauty that swam so graceful by your side
my neck elongated, head held high, recalling our special times spent together
how we loved like no other could, how you filled me with such pride
Yes, my love I feel such anger at your sudden loss, why could it not have been me?
Did God not realise we were always meant to be?
Soul mates we were, are...how I hate the past tense, it's so hard
all I know is I'll love you for eternity
I'm reaching our favourite spot now amongst the reeds, were we began -
our union...how we would put our heads together to make one heart
giggling, watching the sun blush at the intensity of our love before she set
sweetheart, what do I do to stop myself falling apart?
So many things remind me of you, the changing colours of the seasons
how you loved the glassy reflection of the sky making the river so blue
how gems created from the sun danced on the ripples that were once formed by us
I know you are within everything, yet I'm so afraid of forgetting you
Please give me a sign that you are still here, ah, that's it I feel you now,
I love how you always send the faintest breeze to caress my pure plumes
there is no way I could mistake your touch..so tender and warm,
see how she still blushes the sun, I have noticed how she changes hues
Sometimes when you visit she goes bright red, others a vibrant pink
I love these moments when I am not consumed by the darkness of my grief
where I can continue to share these beautiful moments with you
a day where your touch reaches my soul...then comforts me in my dreams
A contest entry
- THE LONELY SWAN by Swan song.
800 points, ended March 5, 15 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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bravo!!!!!!
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Thank you for the gold and hosting the contest
much appreciated
~sugar~
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Very moving, can relate to the swan's grief, and loneliness. I thought the same thing at first, that she was looking down at the water in hopes of seeing him. Brilliant, heart felt write. Blessings.
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read and comment
valued and appreciated
~sugar~
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STUNNING PIECE
I have read this before, but I will say it again, I found this profound, stunning and beautiful in its form and layout. The imagery is breathtakingly-sad. You have outdone yourself Sugar. A wonderful piece of work produced from deep within you.
Darkest Love
Wayne Leon
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Aww, thank you baby for your wonderful comment on this piece.
It so good to have you stop by and visit, means so much to me
Don't leave it so long next time
Deepest darkest love
Chelle xxxx
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that is beautiful read x
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Thank you YK, always appreciate you stopping by
~sugar~
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This is beautiful sugar cookie
u always know how to write for these contest. Absolutely amazing this is and I wish you all the best.
ur lil sis
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Thank you sis for your lovely comment, lovely to see you here.
Love the new site you are creating...very you
Love ~sugarcookie~
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Stunning, the sadness of a love lost, and how you cling on to the love you have had, all the emotional turmoil that goes with it you have portrayed so well in this heartfelt piece. So beautifully done.
All the best with this hon
Emma
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Thanks Em, as always it's a pleasure to have you read
~sugar~
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Wow.
One of your best poems, ever. This reminds me somewhat of my beloved and I because we're separated by miles. Loneliness is a very sad thing, & you described it here perfectly. Great one, sis.
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Thanks bro for your lovely comment, always a pleasure to have you stop by.
~sugar~
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Stunning Write
You captured the loneliness of life, of love and weaved a most vivid scene of life....I could relate to these words many times in my life....such a beautiful read when one Knows this emotion.....an another excellent poem .....You go lady, write on!.......novy
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A pleasure to have you read, thank you for your lovely comment
~sugar~
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Aww I love your words
Etched with love and deep feelings of sadness
Touching hearts
Best wishes hun
Julie
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Thanks hon for you fab comment
a pleasure as always
~sugar~
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