Conformity

In the beginning of spring a path was made
In a shady green forest where lovers laid.

It connected the west side to the east,
And brought together Beauty and Beast.

The path was secret--only for love,
Quiet and secluded, with an occasional dove.

With secrets come whispers--whispers through trees.
Rumors were carried in the voice of the breeze.

Many supporters of this path of pleasure
Made it less hidden--something to treasure.

Blooming spring flowers made a nice décor,
And by summer, the count was even more.

With more and more sins having been created,
The path was forbidden and very much hated.

The rebellious cries in the starlit night
Gave all the wise men quite a fright.

No more eloping, or the mindless riots.
The path became empty; the forest quiets.

Many months pass, and winter nears.
The path is now covered with gold and brown tears.

Defeated and hidden by the wisest of men,
The shameful path was never again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mehta Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM
Congrats on the win. The flowing expressions, samantha
Brown Avatar
June 19, 2012 at 5:57 AM
A belated but warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Samantha. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol 06/19/2012
Henderson Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM
What tis the be..deformity to me! Peace be to you and blessings
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