To Face The Day {Southern Belle Series}

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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2006-09-01 03:54 PM

Loves Sweet Sorrow part three
To Face The Day

Dressed up in shades of mellow
upon her day she did embark
outside the sun was shining brightly
but still inside her heart was dark.

She sat poised up in the carriage
with duty she took her daily ride
a painted smile worn upon her lips
while hiding pain that flowed inside.

She looked out over fields of cotton
as the dust clouds drifted out behind
struggling to reason with herself
his memory returning to her mind.

Riding past grande ole river banks
the coachmen guided them to town
with gloved hand she waved to all
no, she dared not to wear a frown.

Ladies and Gents were passing by
parasoles, tipped hats, "How do you do?"
with curtsy and reply she'd say "I'm fine"
but inside her heart was turning blue.

Then somewhere amongst the crowd
his strong voice ringing out to clear
her heart made it's silent retreat
with soft shedding of single tear.

Her heart beat then did quicken
when his way she cast her glance
and her heart slowly died inside
he in love, with his new romance.

Bred with southern grace and pride
subtly she turned to walk away
the smile fading from her lips
not to make a return that day.

The journey made back from town
once again passing cotton fields
giving in to loves sweet sorrow
once again her heart did yield.

seek the flame within yourself
and let your soul be cleansed by
the fire of love. Axel Ekenstierna

Robert Frazier
Senior Member

since 2003-02-06

Posts 1014

1 posted 2006-09-01 04:02 PM

"giving in to loves sweet sorrow" . . . a beautifully sad, true lament for many. I can visualize every stanza - - well written!

h,Robert

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

2 posted 2006-09-01 06:16 PM

"shades of mellow"

extremely beautiful inages
Gentle Spirit
such a sad story...

I love it though!

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

3 posted 2006-09-02 05:21 AM

An elegant Southern lady but everywoman really. Lovely and sad story there. also put me in mind of Diana during her many public displays of hidden hurt under her shy smiles..thank you, martyjo

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown