Adrift - a Quatern

As raindrops grace my windowpane,
My thoughts return to you again;
Beneath those cliffs of 'Evermore',
That morn along that rocky shore.

My mind ablaze, in that old flame,
As raindrops grace my windowpane;
Beneath those veils of silver mist,
Drenched in the bliss, of that first kiss.

Lost lover to that ocean's roar,
Cannon, the one that I adore;
As raindrops grace my windowpane,
I am consumed by you again.

A soul on fire, now set adrift,
I sail beneath those purple cliffs;
Upon a sea of joy and pain,
As raindrops grace my windowpane. 

Written:  January 29th, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Grasso Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 7:54 PM
So, so beautiful, Lainey. Pure poetry, every word. ...Fran
Muzzey Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 10:51 AM
A wonderful write Elaine, congratulations on your win, I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
Showalter Swift Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 8:09 AM
Gorgeous write!
George   Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 2:48 PM
Thank you so much Ingrid. Elaine
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Beautifully contrived and rendered! A perfect QUATERN with all the correct repetitions. Well done Elaine!! Best wishes, Keith
George   Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Keith. Your comments are very much appreciated. Elaine
A   Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 8:12 PM
For your first attempt, you did great..... Thanks for the reply
Haight Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Lovely and sad memories expressed so romantically, Elaine. Congratulations on your win in Andrea's Quatern contest. Hugs, Sandra
Callus Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 7:14 AM
Pleased to be back with congratulations, Elaine! Well done! // paul
May Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 6:22 AM
Beautiful write Elaine..Congrats on your win
Lane Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 6:19 AM
So wistfully beautiful, Elaine. Congratulations.
A   Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 4:20 AM
ELAINE, Congrats in Andrea's contest. LINDA
George   Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Thank you, Linda. My first attempt at this forum. I need to practise so more. lol. Elaine
Canerdy Avatar
February 6, 2016 at 8:13 PM
A lovely poem--Congrats on your win. Janice
George   Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 5:29 PM
Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated. Elaine
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2016 at 6:51 PM
Elaine, I loved your imagery and the romance of this poem. A few of the rhymes were not exact. Otherwise, this would certainly have scored higher. It is MY kind of theme, which I enjoy reading. Congrats for your win.
George   Avatar
February 6, 2016 at 6:56 PM
Thank you, Andrea. It was my first attempt at this form. I enjoyed the challenge.
Martin Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 9:55 PM
Beautiful, Elaine, Enjoyed. Thanks for visiting my poems!
George   Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Thomas. Much appreciated. Elaine
Sergi Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Hi Elaine: A beautiful quern with one of my favorite subjects; the window
George   Avatar
February 5, 2016 at 1:36 AM
Thank you for your kind comments, Ralph. Elaine
Emu Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 3:03 AM
I loved this poem. A nautical influence makes it whimsical for me Cheers Craig
George   Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 4:03 AM
Thank you for stopping by Craig, and for your kind comments.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 7:15 PM
Very well constructed with neat repetition, flawless cadence and superb couplet rhyming. Well done Elaine! Best wishes, Keith
George   Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 4:00 AM
Thank you for your always, kind, valued comments, Keith. Elaine
Kendrick Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 12:46 PM
I like the flow, rhythm, and rhyme of this contest entry ..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Okay...SK
George   Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 5:12 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Sara, and for your vote of support. Much appreciated!
Muzzey Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 11:41 AM
A lovely write Elaine. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
George   Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 5:09 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Caryl. Much appreciated.
Callus Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 9:21 AM
This is an excellent entry for Andrea's contest, Elaine. I love the smooth flow, rhyme, and sweet-bitter feel of poignant memories. It is a winner in my eyes:) ~ // paul
George   Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 5:03 PM
Thank you for your very kind comments, Paul. It is the first Quatern I have ever written.
Trifiatis Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 5:25 AM
A poetry so charming and gay/ Makes my heart to sing all day/ I dream your tomorrow's write To read it with great delight! Excellent dear Elaine! Enjoyed it!
George   Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 4:59 PM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, dear Demetrois; much appreciated.
Rahman Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful!
Rahman Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 1:46 AM
Privelege is all mine )
George   Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:39 PM
Thank you for your very kind comment, Raja. It means so much to me. Sincerely, Elaine
Parker Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 7:58 PM
Very sad poem..as raindrops grace my windowpane..that is a strong visual..good luck in the contest
George   Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:32 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Frederic and for your comments. Much appreciated.
Gorelick Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful..Glad to see you posting again. BG
George   Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:29 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Barbara. I am in NC for the winter with more free time than I normally have. So nice to be back at the soup.
Turner Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM
"Yesterdays' memory is but today's dream," paraphrasing. a beautiful poem, Elaine.A7
George   Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:25 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comment on this poem, Daniel. It means a lot to me. Sincerely, Elaine
Andresen Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 9:10 AM
- Touching memories ... lovely writing, Elaine - I wish you a wonderful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
George   Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 11:16 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, dear Anne Lise. Wishing you a wonderful weekend too.
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