Robert Gorelick Poet Terza Rima

Emilys Turn

An abandoned, abused, damaged, soul
At last flourishes, glows and sings
But Emily’s trust soon takes a horrible toll

What hope her kind, cheerful boyfriend brings
To Emily’s desperate, searching heart
To any sign of love she clings

He displays devotion, they will never part
In a desert, flowers now bloom
But bemused indifference is her lover’s art

When he leaves, a blithe bearing she does assume
A noble warrior too tough to cry
With a hero’s bravado she nears her doom

At eighteen she departs her life of woe
Alas, it is Emily’s turn to go

7.11.22
'FIVE STANZA TERZA RIMA' Poetry Contest
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

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I Am Anaya August 13, 2022 at 10:50 AM I see attached hearts much too often mistaken for love! Put in their hearts a desire to know Him and to seek for truth. The Lord opened her heart to respond to, but too late. Another sad truth, Robert!

Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2022 at 8:09 PM Oh my, you made that so tragic!! Well done though. I really like it, Robert. Robert Gorelick July 20, 2022 at 8:34 PM I am so pleased you enjoyed, Andrea! Robert

Sara Kendrick July 20, 2022 at 2:26 AM Sad that someone whom she thinks loves her was only looking for one more prey for his evil purposes. Creative work for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara Robert Gorelick July 20, 2022 at 12:43 PM So tragic and so common, think of all the songs written about this subject. Thank you, Sara. Robert

Gershon Wolf July 19, 2022 at 8:43 PM Interesting how we've both chosen a 'forlorn' Emily as a topic for a poem in the past week. ~ gw Robert Gorelick July 20, 2022 at 12:35 PM I've always liked the name; it reminds me of Emily Dickinson and William Faulkner's brilliant short story "A Rose For Emily." I'll check your Emily out! RG

Linda Alice Fowler July 18, 2022 at 7:45 AM Sad, but perfect Robert. An excellent entry for Milt contest! Linda Robert Gorelick July 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM Thank you, Linda, I always try to imagine what others are going through. Robert

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2022 at 12:58 PM wow, that was weird. your sky poem I placed would not let me comment, so that comment below is meant for the sky poem. "this one above is really nice too. I used a similar theme. Love a good sad one. Robert Gorelick July 17, 2022 at 8:13 PM Glad we are connecting. Also pleased that you enjoyed Emily's Turn. Robert

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2022 at 12:56 PM will third time be the charm? I can't get my comment to you to go through!! Anyway, delightful poem. congrats. Robert Gorelick July 17, 2022 at 8:12 PM Thank you for your generous comment... I did receive your announcement!

Jeff Kyser July 14, 2022 at 10:38 AM Well done, Robert - these tercets are hard to me, but yours flow nicely. I get stuck in couplet / quartet space a lot. Robert Gorelick July 17, 2022 at 8:15 PM Thanks, I'm enjoying the challenge and think I might be getting the hang of it. All in good fun! Robert