Rita A. Simmonds Poet Quatrain

A Nook and a Book

The book and nook go hand in glove
and hold my hope inside. 
The pages turn to fervent love 
my corner can’t confine.

I won’t suppose a wealthy sir
can love a Jane like me.  
And while my soul screams “Rochester”
I have no urge to eat.

This man can toy with me all day
and keep me up at night.
A fire burns behind his door.
I won’t turn out the light.

How can our love be ended now
with chapters left—fifteen? 
He teases me with sullen brow.
My heart is lost in leaves.

No sooner, “Yes, I’ll be your bride!”
My veil is torn in two.
The wife you’ve kept, but cannot hide
has turned our niche to ruin.

I’ve gone too far to be so crushed.
And hours in one place.
When I arrive at happiness
I’ll stand and stretch my legs!

'2019 Poetry Marathon Mile 18' Poetry Contest
For Favorite Contest
My experience reading JANE EYRE by Charlotte Brontë

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Line Gauthier February 6, 2021 at 7:56 PM So glad to find this delightful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Hannah~

Lee Brownlee June 12, 2016 at 2:33 PM Hello Rita, I love your style of writing, and the paths your mind takes in creating poetry. Your work is just wonderful. Thank you. Rita A. Simmonds June 12, 2016 at 3:07 PM Hello, Lee. Thank YOU for your comment!

J Hamilton Gist June 9, 2016 at 5:33 PM I love the melody here I have a funny energy to read now. LOL :) Rita A. Simmonds June 12, 2016 at 3:06 PM Thank you!

Yohane White May 11, 2016 at 2:39 PM This is awesome,You're flow of ideas is perfect. Rita A. Simmonds June 6, 2016 at 6:24 AM Thank you!

Brian Cecil May 10, 2016 at 5:04 PM This is so me. Loved it. Rita A. Simmonds June 6, 2016 at 6:24 AM Thank you!

EBIS Tales May 10, 2016 at 5:03 PM Great write.. :) Rita A. Simmonds June 6, 2016 at 6:25 AM Thank you!

Sara Chansarkar May 5, 2016 at 11:03 AM Congrats booklover! Rita A. Simmonds May 5, 2016 at 11:17 AM Thank you!

Casarah Nance May 4, 2016 at 10:17 PM A good book is a great thing! I know what it is like. I have never read Jane Eyre, but sounds like something maybe I should! ;) thanks for sharing your write in my contest Rita :) Rita A. Simmonds May 5, 2016 at 6:23 AM Thank you!