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The Girl Who Lives On Heather Hill
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The Girl Who Lives On Heather Hill |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
Through verdurous forests there weaves a path sublime, That leads to fields where no soul walks, Unblemished, lives the sweet brier eglantine, And though birds sing, no person talks. Beyond this heavenly enchanted bower, Lies the foot of a hill, and upon its peak, Lives one who, like in an ivory tower, Neither dares nor cares to live or speak. I have glimpsed her sitting by her window sill, The girl who lives on Heather Hill. All who live nearby know well her tale, Though rarely does she leave her door, And most of them will gladly regale, Of how her beloved was sent to war. Five years of happiness, they had quietly spent, And so it stayed , until the day they learned, He was needed to fight, and without consent, She was forced to wait for his return. Though he never came back, she still believes he will, To the one he left on Heather Hill. And so she lives,waiting for his call, Though no news or message has yet been sent, Some say she hasn't aged at all, Since the day he packed his bags and went. Hollow souls laugh at her foolish heart, But the hope of love gives the moon its glow, And though happiness has been torn apart, Her tears, they make the rivers flow. Sometimes I see her waiting for him still, In that lonely house on Heather Hill. 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
"But the hope of love gives the moon its glow, And though happiness has been torn apart, Her tears, they make the rivers flow. Sometimes I see her waiting for him still, In that lonely house on Heather Hill." Lovely poem-tale. It flows like a Tennyson poem with excellent glide and rhymework. Very beautiful. Poeminister< !signature--> "...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls- O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love." -Poe [This message has been edited by Poeminister (edited 11-22-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The story will linger through time...how I think like you...having written a poem just this night of 1945...but I will not post it yet...so that yours might rise... I enjoyed it much...thank you... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Tony, This is quite beautiful! I posted a piece tonight that I wrote on this year's calendar Veteran's Day. It's as if this piece has amplified one tiny line of that piece for me. It's the kind of thing that I'd love my poem to evoke in the minds of its readers. I know this is not a response to it and that they have no connection anywhere but in my conjuring. Nevertheless, your poem has certainly made that connection for me and done so wonderfully. Thanks for posting. Virginia |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Tony* Your writing is utterly amazing and beautiful...you've woven an enchanting tale that demanded my full attention...excellent writing~ You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very nice story and wonderful poetic language in the first verse especially ...well written I thought....enjoyed the read muchly..ethome |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Tony...this is the first piece of yours I have read...and its just so beautifully tragic |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
Thanks for all replying.Appreciated. 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* such sadness I feel for her. Still this poem tell the eternal nature of love and for that it has touched me very much. Wonderful writing. This poem was felt by this heart. Thank you so much for sharing Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
As always,thanks for replying,Startime 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Tony, soft sighs for this one. Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
this is so heartbreaking..but beautifully written Tony  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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