A Tale of Love

I have a tale of love about a boy
A memory that never will grow dim
He was my guiding light, my, life, my joy
I never loved another, only him.

It started long ago when we were young
He caught my eye and smiled his gentle smile
My eager heart turned over, I was stung,
But still I kept him waiting for a while.

He was a soldier in the Royal Scots
He went to war, to fight, and do his bit,
He never did return, but in my thoughts
The glow still glimmers from the lamp he lit.

His mortal presence gone, flown like a dove
I am alone, but I remember love.



 Written January 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Congratulations on your win in P. D.'s "first love poem (on the soup)" contest Margaret. Love, Carol
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November 30, 2011 at 1:46 AM
This is a beautiful write Margaret, the emotion of lost so tangible... Congratulations on your win :) Wilma
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November 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM
This is soooo great Margaret. A shame it ended as it did, but the memories he left keeps him close. Congratulations
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November 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM
MARGARET,.. Congratulations on your wonderful win, IN MY "first love poem on the soup" CONTEST* I would also like to thank you for the support. Take care, and have yourself a great night,. ;-) ~p.d.
Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Margaret,I think I've run out again of poems of yours to see and return comments to. I'm back at the beginning where I have been before. haha. I am curious, are you posting like I do, just one a day usually (with many more in your files to post?) or are you posting as they come to you? It's a nice day here in Utah! Luv, andrea
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March 31, 2010 at 2:55 PM
ps Margaret, I really do believe in the power of numbers. My 5 vibrates so strongly . It is always showing up. My bday 9/5/55, and my height ended up being five foot 5.5 inches! If you are always seeing 4, it's just extra affirmation for you of the strength of that number in your life!
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March 31, 2010 at 2:53 PM
So tragic. It reminds me of my own love story from the past, and how I never saw him again after a very short time of knowing him. Except that you knew this one a long time!(unless it is fictionalized?) I really liked this. I am on the first you posted here and it's the LAST one of yours I have read. Now I need for you to start posting one a day. haha. It would be cool to do a chapbook with someone like you. I think we write very similarly. Luv, andrea
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February 6, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Margaret, congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Sincerely, Moses
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February 4, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Congrats Margaret on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. wonderful choice.. and thankxxx so very much for your special and precious comments on my poetry tonight.. much appreciated .. luv.. Linda-Marie
Roberts Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM
its beautiful, i love it
Fisher Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM
A beautiful testament to the love you had for your young man. Many congrats on your feature. Rgds Janette
Austin Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Quite beautiful, Margaret, and perfectly drawn. Do I get a bit of Kipling influence? Love, daver
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February 1, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Margaret >> James
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February 1, 2010 at 12:57 PM
What a sad, but lovely sonnet, Margaret! Well deserving this featured page! Congratulations on fine writing! ~ Carrie
Rich Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Contrats to you on being featured by PoetrySoup this week. Keep pen and paper on hand & never say never! AR
Brown Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 4:34 AM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Margaret. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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January 31, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Margaret.Rgds Brian
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January 31, 2010 at 5:44 PM
very beautiful poem, congrats on the feature
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January 31, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Wow! The emotion comes through your words in this poem. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices so many make for freedom in the world--blessings to them. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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January 31, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Congratulations Margaret, on having your well-written emotionally riveting sonnet featured this week. It entices the mind. Keep writing. Lovingly, Dane
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January 23, 2010 at 6:21 PM
tender but wonderful. love this! best to you.....
Dietrich Avatar
January 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM
A wonderful example of a sonnet. flowing and great message, great lines. and thanks for your comments to me today. Luv, andrea
Guzzi Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 5:37 AM
such a sad and too often repeated tale (sigh) Light & Love
Richards Avatar
January 15, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Such tender, yet melancholy poem of love,....a lovely sonnet for the contest!! Well done, Margaret, and many thanks for your kind comments. I will need to read more of yours! :)
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January 14, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Beautiful, perfect sonnet, Margaret, I hope you have entered it laura's contest. Love, Lainie
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