Harry Horsman Poet Free verse

At the Final Goodbye

The congregation
mingled within the silent
stone slabs of their
ancestors, a final goodbye
to yet another
destined to leave this place.
Yet to one, in this his
profound sorrow an
enchanting moment.
He craved!  With a soul
sensitive and true to
touch a living memory,
his lips again to caress
her symbolic smile.
His need to glance upon
her northern eyes of blue,
stroke her flowing
“Celtic Flame”
That, while strolling in lanes
of love rebelled against
the moorland breeze.
He desired to paint this
memory of that moment
the very first day they met,
bestow in this a silent tribute
to the emotions within
their secrets, those, no one
else could ever share!

 © Harry J Horsman 2007

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Susan Ashley August 14, 2022 at 11:26 AM Dear Harry, how poignant yet enchanting! I adore the wistful imagery of "her northern eyes of blue" and "her flowing “Celtic Flame” and "strolling in lanes / of love rebelled against / the moorland breeze" - such a lush portrait of a woman and a love shared. Emotions so beautifully expressed, my friend. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich August 14, 2022 at 11:16 AM This is SO precious, Harry. So glad to see it again and a winner in the marathon. Congrats to you!!

Mark Toney August 12, 2022 at 1:01 PM Harry, I just read that this is your first poem posted on Poetry Soup back on 5/2/2010. What a treasure! The survivor turns his "profound sorrow" into "an enchanting moment ... this memory of that moment ~ the very first day they met" into "a silent tribute to the emotions within their secrets, those, who no one else could ever share!" Congratulations on your win on Mile 11 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 12 has already started!

James Marshall Goff June 29, 2022 at 4:01 AM Such awesome talent Harry! when time permits, visit a new treasure of a poet here at the soup named Hai Phan...a leaping poet such as yourself, you'll understand! Thank you for being you! jimmy james

Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2021 at 12:15 AM As I said during my last visit. Wow!

Kim Rodrigues May 3, 2021 at 4:17 AM So beautiful! Those last few verses poignant to me, as my dad has suffered his greatest ever loss and is in heartbreak. I love: her northern eyes of blue, stroke her flowing “Celtic Flame”

Beryl Edmonds April 12, 2021 at 7:54 PM It’s a privilege to have read this beautiful poem Harry, your first post on PoetrySoup almost eleven years ago. Truly wonderful! ~ Belle

Robert Pettit March 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM Since you read and reviewed my first poem on this site, I had to return the favor (or "favour"). This was a most enjoyable read.

Michelle Faulkner August 24, 2020 at 9:28 AM I love the longing melancholy in this, so many poignant lines, an impressive first poem!

Gershon Wolf August 24, 2020 at 7:37 AM Wow! What a touching, yet strongly, bravely penned paean to love, Harry! And to think that this was the first poem you posted -- 10 years ago already. Where does the time go?... An absolute pleasure to read and re-read. Thanks, Gershon

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2020 at 4:06 AM - Congratulations on your win, Harry ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One August 24, 2020 at 3:07 AM Oh Harry, i did not know you had been here for a decade.. You are a true gentleman my friend and always a pleasure to read your poems... I love a silent tribute!!! This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues July 12, 2020 at 6:57 AM Harry, I love those opening lines and the craving of her flowing “Celtic Flame.” A beauty! A lovely first on PS!

Richard Lamoureux April 20, 2020 at 9:03 AM Wow! What an amazing first poem Harry. I can’t believe I didn’t read this one until now. You have been here a long time. No wonder the Soup is so flavourful.

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2018 at 9:51 AM ahhh, this one is so beautiful. Last time i saw it was 2013. Memories fade and now mine is refreshed upon seeing this one again.

Laura Hay April 25, 2018 at 7:19 AM I thought I run by your first poem in return Harry. Its wonderfully written with deep sentiment, a perfect first peice to post that will stand the test of time. Warm regards, Laura.

Barry Stebbings January 16, 2018 at 9:35 AM Interesting, Harry, clearly something you needed to express.This one has done well, congratulations. // Barry.

Elaine George August 13, 2016 at 11:50 PM The depth of a bond so profound that time can never erase. Like you, dear Harry, I too was reluctant to post my first entry. It was my brother who finally convinced me to do so... You, my friend are a poet through and through. Elaine

Poet Destroyer A March 8, 2015 at 12:46 PM Hi Harry, Congratulations, on your fine win. <3 LINDA <3

Skat A March 5, 2015 at 11:37 PM Harry, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Beginnings Matter Win ~SKAT~

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 5, 2015 at 7:58 AM congratulations harry another winner, there was no doubt in my mind xx

Connie Marcum Wong March 4, 2015 at 10:49 PM What a beautiful offering this first poem is Harry. You had nothing to fear. I know poets often doubt themselves, that their creations will not measure up. I am pretty sure we have all felt like that, I know I have. Congratulations on your win! 7

Jan Allison March 4, 2015 at 2:20 PM Gosh how poignant reading this on the day of my fathers funeral - such beautiful imagery - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler January 18, 2015 at 4:22 PM After you read my first post, I became curious about yours. I am so glad that I decided to read it, because this is a truly beautiful poem. I loved it and I am going to make it a favorite! An exceptional piece of writing, Harry!

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire January 22, 2013 at 11:25 AM Dear Harry, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Exceptional POEM, It brought tears to my eyes and memories of "Secrets,those, no one else could ever share!" A great first POEM on the soup.LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry

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