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Saturday 25 June 2016

WILL O' THE WISP

A golden band wearing thin,
restless discontent within.
The gloomy city and monotonous years
had led to bickering and crocodile tears.

Longing to escape to Never land,
for I knew he'd never understand
when time runs out on unfulfilled plans
a gloomy fog your future spans.

I asked him, "What is happening to us?"
He replied, "It's only a blip, no fuss!
Go spend some time with old friends
and I'll see you again when summer ends.

You know most couples need time apart
to bring them closer, heart-to-heart."
But love, it appeared, had it's own agenda:
best laid plans et cetera, et cetera...

Then just by co-incidence you were there
taking in the bracing sea air
in a quaint little cottage on cobbled hill.
That Bohemian lifestyle - such a thrill!



Clovelly is now a distant memory:
one forbidden night of rapturous fantasy
in late June, so long ago -
and the searing spark that set us aglow.

It could have turned our lives to steel,
but we were careful not to feel
too much and only rainbows touch.
Yet still that night I relive too much...


24 comments:

  1. So well organized. It’s the one time things in the middle of all the rest that are remembered.
    Enjoyed, very much.

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    1. Many thanks, Anthony!
      After my last post, thought a light-hearted fictional piece was the order of the day...;)

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  2. Ahhhh...the mystery, the romance...you've captured the fleeting, conflicting emotions well. Been there...nuff said.

    I also replied to your reply in the post below, thanks dear Ygraine.

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    1. Gosh...so many years since I've been anywhere near there...seems a lifetime ago! *smiles*
      Was fun to write though.:)

      Many thanks, my dear friend. xoxoxo

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  3. I especially love the last verse, dear Ygraine. I admire and appreciate your talent for writing!

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    1. Oh thank you, Linda...so much!
      I had fun writing this one. It almost stretched itself into a novelette! ;)

      Big hugs xoxoxo

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  4. Beautifully written and rolls off the tongue like sweet, melted butter.
    You are such a fantastic writer, dearest Ygraine!!!

    Hugs & Love Always
    xoxoxo

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    1. Oh you are so kind, dearest Jan...my heart-felt thanks!:))

      All my Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  5. You put me there on "that night". Wow, what a poem! :-) I loved it. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Oh wow...that really means so much...many, many thanks!
      So happy you liked this.:))

      Have a great Sunday!

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  6. A fine poem, Ygraine. Nicely composed.

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    1. Thank you so much, Geo...I had a lot of fun with this one - it is always a challenge to compose a rhyming poem, never comes all that naturally to me! *smiles*

      Have a great Day.:))

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  7. Straight from and to the heart, you never cease to ama\ me dear Ygraine xxoo

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    1. Oh Sweetie...thank you so much!
      Your kind words really brighten up my day...:))

      All my Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  8. A night never to forget! Love your words and love the passion in which you write my friend! Big Hugs!!!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Sweetie...I really do appreciate your kind words so much!:))

      Lots & Lots of Love xoxoxo

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  9. I have needed time apart for 3 yers now, and there is no end in sight ,,, and the golden band? ... it's somewhere at the bottom of some ocean ... RIP ... smiles ... Awesome poem, friend Y ... Love, always, cat.

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    1. Yep, sounds like normal life to me! *smiles*
      Hope you don't change your mind though...would be quite some dive to retrieve the golden band!! lol

      Many thanks, Cat.:)

      Lots of Love xoxoxo

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  10. Come another late june and memories relapse from the spring

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    1. Yep...seems we exist om memories for too long sometimes though...

      Many thanks, Deeps.:))

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  11. Another lovely post. The mystery of life.

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    1. Yes, long live those mysteries, eh?
      Many thanks, Lux...very much appreciated.:))

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  12. __Looking forward, often reflects the loving powers of the past. _m

    we see
    holding hands in memory
    loves mirror

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    1. WOW...why can I never express myself anywhere near as eloquently as you do?
      That is wonderful...
      thank you so much! :))

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