Open Poetry #25 |
Shadow and Light |
Darkfire k'Sheyna Junior Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 26Maryland, U.S.A. |
The lady was fair and followed the light, Her lover was dark and lived in the night Their romance they knew was doomed from the start Yet they didn’t care, they followed their heart A flaxen haired beauty, noble was she A courteous, gentle, proper lady She came from a family ancient and proud They disliked her love, their protests were loud A prince of the darkness, slender and lithe He lived off of theft, was skilled with the knife. Unlawful and wild, used to deceit He thrived upon shadows, his home was the street. Their love seemed eternal, supple and strong Yet they were so diff’rent, it couldn’t last long His craft was a dark one, riddled with strife A thief in the night; she feared for his life. One eve he was caught, and thrown into jail His sentence was death, the lady did wail All of her pleas, her cries went for naught The evening before, his presence she sought He comforted her through the bars of his cell And with heavy heart, he bid her farewell The guards came for him, they came for her thief They ushered her out, her head bowed in grief The morning arrived, all silent and chill She went to the scaffold, her face pale and still The noose went round his neck, a tear slipped from her eye And she silently cursed those who caused him to die. Comments/critiques welcome! -Darkfire- |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Enjoyed your first post!! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Welcome to passions! This is a terrific first post. Looking forward to reading more. please check your email for a special greeting. Maree |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! Much enjoyed your first post! I look forward to seeing more of your work. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before ~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big huggggsssssss) Oh jennifer, this is a very ominous and wonderfully woven debut, sweet friend, in time all will be forgiven though the shadows will always be somewhere in the middle, I send many heart hugs your way, this is excellent! Welcome to Passions, sweet Jennifer, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your lovely words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jennifer, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I also enjoyed your first post. This was a very good write. I look forward to reading more of your work. And, Hugs, Ethel....garysgirl |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Welcom to Passions. This is indeed a very nice write. I look forward to your forthcoming efforts. ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... |
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Darkfire k'Sheyna Junior Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 26Maryland, U.S.A. |
well, thank you very much for your warm welcome! I appreciate you taking hte time to reply! -Darkfire- |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Love is truly the great acceptor and forgiver of the ways that separate us. A wonderfully powerful and sadly poignant piece of writing. Thank you for sharing. |
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