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Farewell, Dear Knight . . . (Villanelle)
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Farewell, Dear Knight . . . (Villanelle) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Farewell, Dear Knight by Linda L. Dowd Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way. ~ For greater heights than thee, I now aspire. I take mine leave for fear what I might say. Thy wanton ways deceived and did betray. Along with trust, away flew passion’s fire. Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way. The time has passed for consummate display. Thy heart be worn on sleeve of rogue attire. I take mine leave for fear what I might say. I kept mine vows to honour and obey. No longer will ye be mine kingly sire. Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way I wish thee well ~ and for thy peace, I pray ~ For thou hast lost true love for loin desire. I take mine leave for fear what I might say. With heavy heart, I leave without delay ~ To start anew in nearby Devon shire. Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way. I take mine leave for fear what I might say. *+* |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Oh my dear Lindylou! This is so beautiful... !!! your writings of love and love lost are so delightful to read.. delightful and beautiful just like you! Bisous de Paris RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Earth Angel - h'mmmmm, love this writing, different perhaps, but a great one... BC |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
No one writes of heartbreak and love as well as you do Linda Lou! Glad I popped in today.  Love you, Nancy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 but also  well done girl |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I wish thee well ~ and for thy peace, I pray ~ For thou hast lost true love for loin desire. I take mine leave for fear what I might say. With heavy heart, I leave without delay ~ To start anew in nearby Devon shire. Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way. I take mine leave for fear what I might say. My dear Canadian Angel, you are better off without him, but it was a great poem. Love. Lindsay |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I take mine leave for fear what I might say. It's easy to imagine the hurt those unspoken words would convey... beautiful pathos, my friend! *S* |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Isn't this just like an Earth Angel. I started highligting every single verse I tell you. I love this style on you EA, but I love the sentiment most of all. Beautiful and heartfelt! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda You tell such beautiful stories with your poetry .. how sadly wonderfully written. Yes? xoxoxoox Your not so secret admirer, A PS - I loved how she kicked him to the curb. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Perfect poetic form to support an intriguing tale I really enjoyed reading this Good work Lz |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So I must deduce he wasn't a real Knight after all! You expressed these intense feelings in such refined poetry, dear Linda Angelo Terrestre. I think many a maiden can relate ... Wonderful work! Love and hugs. Margherita   |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"With heavy heart, I leave without delay ~ To start anew in nearby Devon shire. Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way. I take mine leave for fear what I might say." made me smile~~ especially since I am Lady Ollyne right now at the Ren faire.  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RDB ~ Bonjour, Madamoiselle FiFi Your delightful replies always leave me smiling! Wave to me from La Tour Eiffel and I will wave to you from the CN Tower!    Lady Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ Happy fall day, to you, Sir William! Thank you for dropping by! Please excuse me, I must be on my way to Devon shire. Lady Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchanting One!!! My dear Lady Nancy! What a pleasant surprise to hear from you! Do stay for some tea and crumpets! It has been far too long between visits! Love you too! Lady Linda Lou  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ I have been missing your clapping jumping jacks! I see that you are as fit as ever! Gosh, when it comes to knights, you can't live with them ~ and you can't live without them! ~ But I am managing the latter, rather well! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My Dear Aussie Man ~ Do not fear! I'm alive and well and "livin' in Jersey", as they say! "I am woman!" ~ I am strong! I am invincible" Love you, LPW Lady Lindy Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One ~ Oh, yes, I certainly DO know all about "pathos"! ~ Too much, to be sure!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bluesy One ~ Hello, lovely Lori! You have such a lovely way of responding to my poetry ~ and it is ALWAYS appreciated, dear poetess!  Thank you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison ~ My dear Lasky Girl, I "kicked" that knight right into the moat! A Lady deserves better than a philandering rogue! Oh, yes indeedy! Mind you, that was a long time ago. If I recall correctly, this occured a few hundred years ago! Love you! Lady Linder Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
La Liz, I thank you, dear Lady! I graciously accept thy glowing accolades, m'lady! 'Angel' curtsies, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Daisy Dolphina la Senorita Margherita que Bonita ~ He was a knight in shining armour on the outside ~ but he was an armadillo on the inside! lol Love you my dear friend, Linda AT |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Naked Lady Ollyne ~ Maureen, I cannot help but be a tad envious of your being a part of a Renaissance Faire! ~ being immersed in history! I swear I must have lived in those times! Lady Linda |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
Linda I think you lived in those times, too lol "Thy wanton ways deceived and did betray. Along with trust, away flew passion’s fire. Farewell, dear knight, I best be on my way." _________ my favorite lines you are master of the villanelle love, Shel |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Linda - "Me" thinks that lady of yore was too polite but, oh, she was most decidedly poised and serene. Enjoyed the read "muchly". Helen |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brown-eyed Beauty ~ Greetings, Shel! I had to shake my head in wonder when I read your comment about me being a "master of the villanelle". I have found it a very difficult form to write in, but after participating in the poetry workshop under the tutelege of Balladeer, I am beginning to get the hang of it! Practice makes perfest, so I best keep writing them! lol Love you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Honey! Methinks ye may be correct in thy assumption! I doth love thee, Bunches! Lady Linda |
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