Richard D Seal Poet Couplet

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I sit alone in my bedroom
Dim as days late afternoon
I’ve took up pen, to you to write
Oh, how I wish I had a light
A bright spark in my mind to fill
The pages you may yet read still
I’m trying hard to explain
I hope you get this letter Jane

To begin I know not where
At blank pages I do stare
In the gloom I see your face
And know that I cannot replace
The moment that did bring on rift
With excuse, expensive gift
I need words, simple, plain
I hope you get this letter Jane

But will the words that do sound right
Come forward like approaching night
From my heart I need to pour
How much you, I still adore
To tell of love that in me burns
And how my being for you yearns
The words won’t glitter in my brain
I hope you get this letter Jane

In brightness of a sunny day
You’d hear the words I try to say
I want you Jane, to be mine
From now until the end of time
Within my ever darkening mind
The words I seek I cannot find
I thought if we could start again
I hope you get this letter Jane

A friend of mine has reported
By another you’ve been courted
Arrangements, they have all been planned
And on the morn, you take his hand
The sun goes down to night falls bid
In darkness all my words are hid
They hide in shadows of my pain
I hope you get this letter Jane

I know that you are not to blame
I’d hoped you’d get this letter….  Jane

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Debbie Guzzi January 30, 2014 at 4:13 PM So many have been here, not spoken when they should all we can do is better next time.Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux January 30, 2014 at 9:50 AM Congratulations Richard. You are missed buddy. I hope you get this greeting.

Nancy Jones January 29, 2014 at 11:50 AM Love me some rhymes and love the name Jane and love this sweet poem. Thanks for supporting my contest, Richard. Namaste ~N

Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM just read your note to me on It Matters Not. you GOT it. Richard D Seal October 21, 2013 at 8:22 PM All the poems I look at I read carefully, have to do justice to the writer and respect the effort they put in, Yes Petal, I GOT it

Richard Lamoureux October 20, 2013 at 5:40 PM Hey Richard the conclusion is part of part two. Richard D Seal October 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM lol I found in the end Rick, thanks for pointing me in the right direction, you're an excellent profiler

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2013 at 11:41 PM you asked me what happens next in "It matters not" Well, she jumps of course!! that's the gothic WAY. And if it's sunday as you read this, have a very nice DAY!! Richard D Seal October 20, 2013 at 6:39 PM So every gothic tale ends the same way then Petal... badly lol

Richard Lamoureux October 19, 2013 at 1:24 PM Hi Richard, I finally finished my Watch poem. Richard D Seal October 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM I came over and looked , I'll go again

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2013 at 2:10 AM enjoyed your comment on my beatles poem. heehee. luv, Petal. Richard D Seal October 20, 2013 at 6:37 PM heehee to you too petal

Nette Onclaud October 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM what a twist so well constructed, richard.... sensitivity and lyricism stamp this poem with my approval... much enjoyed!..:) huggs Richard D Seal October 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM Hi Nette, thanks for such a thoughtful comment :)

Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 6:23 PM Dropping by to say hello. Richard D Seal October 17, 2013 at 8:39 PM Hi Rick, I'm on my way to see what you have today, though I'm probably still six or more away from your most recent. You prolifico's really get me down lol

Charmaine Chircop October 16, 2013 at 3:27 PM I hope you get this letter Jane-I love your poem and this refrain.If only words could reach the heart of those We love..A sentimental poem I much enjoyed Richard D Seal October 17, 2013 at 8:37 PM Hiya Charmy, Thank you, I much enjoyed reading your lovely comment

Andrea Dietrich October 15, 2013 at 10:47 PM ok, Richard, I am waiting for your nonet! I am sure glad you liked mine because I saw some really great ones here and didn't feel I measured up to some that I saw. Richard D Seal October 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM Still working on it, harder than I thought lol. oh I think yours will do very well. You aint getting gittery over a contest are yer lol

Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2013 at 11:03 AM This is great Richard, I was both moved and entertained. Way to go Richard. Richard D Seal October 17, 2013 at 8:29 PM Thanks Rick, I'm late in responding, been busy, pleased you enjoyed this, your comments are a joy and do inspire me.

Lucilla Carrillo October 14, 2013 at 11:42 PM Great poem, sad, but great. Is there really a Jane in your life, or did you make her up. Somwtimes things are not meant to be. Smile and be happy. If she don't want you - you don't need her.... Lucilla Richard D Seal October 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM There was once Lucy, over forty years ago, I'm over her now lol, but right sometimes it just isn't meant to be. Thanks for your comment

Eileen Manassian October 14, 2013 at 12:38 PM My Dear Mr Seal, take care! This poem shows a depth to that witty BRIT exterior that is rather alarming. You want people to know that under all that teasing and sarcasm beats a heart??? Hmmmmmmm.......Very touching write. Jane....Give me her address...I will have a word with her...She should have used telepathy and fallen into your arms without that silly note! Richard D Seal October 14, 2013 at 7:40 PM Oh my, you mean I've gone and blown my cover haha. Who knows what might have been Eileen, sometimes.... sometimes it just slips away

Skat A October 13, 2013 at 8:10 PM kind of poems I love Richard, deep sad imagery..................SKAT Richard D Seal October 14, 2013 at 7:33 PM Me too Skat, Many thanks for your visit

Delysia Hendricks October 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM Awww, Richard, a work of fiction I hope? I don't like Jane for doing this to you. A big, warm, fat hug to you. Good poetry, my friend. Licia :-) Richard D Seal October 13, 2013 at 7:51 PM Awww now Sis, don't be too hard on Jane, was all my fault, I'll not do the man thing and say I can't remember, coz I do, all too well lol. Thanks for the support Licia

Andrea Dietrich October 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM gosh, if each stanza had fewer line, you would have written a kyrielle sonnet! Very nice one, my friend. Is/was there really a Jane? Glad you liked choco mania. Maybe PD will too? Richard D Seal October 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM I don't know a lot about forms Petal, well, not poetry forms haha, Dunno if PDs into chocolate but if she is, she'll munch on that poem yours with delight. Was there? A whole nother story. (still kicking himself)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 13, 2013 at 7:07 AM - A heartbreaking and beautiful poem Richard. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Richard D Seal October 13, 2013 at 7:35 PM Thank you Anne Lise, always appreciate a visit from you. My Sunday was a nice one