A Love That Was

setting sun and that glass of wine,
a haunting song, a place to dine,
my heart searches for days now lost,
those lips and eyes that once were mine.

days now lost in the mist of past,
days that can never be recast,
that wilted rose will never bloom,
but.. scent will last ..forever last.

thoughts flicker in memory loom,
a smile, a laughter dispel gloom,
a brief moment that floats past me,
just you and me, in your bedroom.

that flowing stream by apple tree,
like birds with spring, two hearts agree,
when all is right and moon is bright,
beauty abounds in all we see!

those days are gone, nowhere in sight,
a grim silence in depth of night,
shall stay to watch the Sun go down,
dreams! in dreams shall meet albeit!

1st Placement
Written 28/05/2022
8 syllables each line, PS count, 
5 stanzas with aaba, bbcb, ccdc, dded, eefe rhyme
Rubaiyat poetry contest
sotto poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations on this win. "A love that was" is a lovely write. So very true. Loved your ending. Have a blessed day writing away.........................
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Thanks Paula! pleased you like it!
Seeker Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 1:47 AM
“but.. scent will last ..forever last” ~ hmmm , so soulful! Congrats on your win, Krish
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 2:49 AM
Thanks Seeker! much obliged.
Alex Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 7:35 PM
"dreams! in dreams shall meet albeit" - Great! Congratulations!
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 2:49 AM
Thanks Christuraj! Delighted to have your kind words.
Poet Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Heartfelt congratulations on your outstanding submission in my contest, Krish. Blessings.
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 2:48 AM
Thanks Indeed! Love Rubaiyat and so pleased you favoured it with a top win!
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM
Hello Krish, I enjoyed this tale you created in poetry. Good luck in the contest. blessings my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Hello Krish, your welcome my friend. I am pleased to hear this. Good luck in the contest. Enjoy your day my friend.
Radhakrishna Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 10:56 PM
Darlene, my friend, thanks so much for your words of appreciation! They help us write more! much obliged!
Logan Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 10:28 AM
You've written some sweet aching lines, Krish. I wish you well in the contest.
Radhakrishna Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 11:26 AM
Jenna, thanks indeed. sweet of you!
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