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Distant Thoughts

With dead remnants of autumn at her feet
Abreast a patch of green in early spring
Upon a rocky mantle in retreat
With grief still claiming what tomorrow brings

On her lap, a love story in a book
A satin ribbon marks the place it ends
She turns her face away, she can not look
Beneath an old oak tree that can not bend

She wears the dress that he will never see
Symbolic of a dream not meant to be
Still virgin white with ruffles at the sleeves
Confining her and every breath she breathes

Her mind in distant thoughts that only see 
Those autumn leaves still clinging to the trees


Written:  May 30th, 2014

Too late for the  Isiah's contest, but I posted it anyway.
The picture was such an inspiration.

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/17/2014 7:56:00 AM

This sure is heartbreaking, but so beautifully written, picturesque and I can imagine all this-- I did not see the image that inspired this, but you've painted it so well in your sonnet. Thank you for passing by my poem, Lainie. So nice to see you posting a lot of poems, you've always had such an amazing talent that I admire, I think you've been missed here.... I hope all is well with you!

Elaine George
Date: 6/17/2014 2:50:00 PM

Thank you or your kind comment, my friend. It is nice to be back...if only for awhile. bfn Elaine

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 5/30/2014 6:55:00 PM

I really like how the ending is written. Very nice. All those little ideas one can think on make a poem.

T.Nicole Williams

Date: 5/30/2014 2:40:00 PM

Absolutely gorgeous! Nicole

Elaine George
Date: 5/31/2014 4:34:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments. They are much appreciated. bfn Lainie