Early Yesterday Morn

Early yesterday morn, 
Just before the coming, darkening storm,
While watching its preceding wind rustle the leaves,
I heard a constant whistling rendered through the eaves.

Whilst it’s piping breath filled my mind and ear,
Commingled with a whisper,
Seemingly neither far or near,
My eyes beheld something only described as specter. 
 
Standing just beyond the outer fringes of the moor, 
There seemed to be a shadow with a human contour;
Neither swaying with the buffeting gale
Or taking notice to me or the winds rising wail. 

For some length, motionless and undisturbed, 
I watched and pondered;
Strangely, rebelling against natural instinct, unperturbed:
Not in the least bit floundered.  

Early yesterday morn,
Just after the passing, dark storm,
While feeling faith and facing that that I abhor,
Myself ready for the burial of her I adore,
Whispery echoes of “I love you” whimsically soar,
To my ears, from the outer fringes of the moor.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/24/2013 7:24:00 AM
I think this is one of your best as well, I would add the darkness poem as well, I might even like it a bit more. Both are excellent work.
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Casey Strong
Date: 7/25/2013 9:12:00 PM
Those two are my favorites too.
Date: 12/13/2012 2:53:00 PM
WONDERFULLY WRITTEN,LOVE IT,GREAT WRITE CASEY
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Casey Strong
Date: 12/13/2012 3:24:00 PM
Thank you Richard, your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Date: 12/13/2012 9:35:00 AM
Very nice Casey! You set the mood well, evocative of "The Raven" and other EAP works. Very haunting and romantic.
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Casey Strong
Date: 12/13/2012 11:55:00 AM
Thank you for your words of kindness. I’m thoroughly and completely flattered for “ANYONE” to mention EAP in comparisons to my writings. I’m a big EAP fan and in no way try to emulate him; I just strive for some form of quality and do my best. I believe this to be my best one yet.
Date: 12/12/2012 2:45:00 PM
Sounds lovely in mine ears Casey, a poem which I like very much. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Casey Strong
Date: 12/13/2012 11:44:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Anne-Lise. I’m overjoyed to see that people read and enjoyed my writings.
Date: 12/12/2012 1:54:00 PM
I really like this one. Great job.
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Casey Strong
Date: 12/12/2012 2:34:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment. I’m particularly fond of this one myself.
Date: 12/12/2012 11:31:00 AM
So beautiful, it is very touching
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Casey Strong
Date: 12/12/2012 12:34:00 PM
Thank you Susan. Glad you enjoyed it.
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