Beneath the city wall there lay a well
Which, through the years, was lost to disrepair
‘Til all the tales its waters used to tell
Had faded, like a sea mist on the air.
An age ago, in time betrayed by word,
When lovers met beneath the city walls,
There was a pair for whom the lines were blurred –
A Romeo and Juliet, in thrall.
These two were circumspect, and took great care
To meet in secret, once a lonely while
And slowly, as a staid and weary pair,
Grew tired of the constant fearful guile.
Within a crumbling, ancient stone-walled well
A ring has lain, and ever shall it dwell.
A contest entry
- Letting Go by IrishGypsyRose.
1350 points, ended November 8, 15 entries
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Comments
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fantastic sonnet but it is missing a line, no? Just tack it in there somewhere for me dear. Otherwise a superb write. ~gypsy~
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