Lin Lane Poet Free verse

Full Moon Sadness

I give credit to the birth of this poem to Connie Marcom Wong. In her comment to me on 'Merlot Was Overflowing,' Connie wrote, "This poem has a full moon sadness..."  Thank you for the inspiration, Connie.

She adored rainstorms and roses
love notes he left on her keyboard
craved chocolate as a necessity of life
music, the rhythm to which her heart beat
and poetry, ah, poetry, refreshment for her soul

Life was simple and simply beautiful
until a thunderstorm disturbed her peace
torn apart were the fragile petals of rose blooms
destroyed were the tattered pages of his love notes
she no longer heard music, her heart weakend in despair

Poetry, ah, poetry. . .
no words could she bear to write
billowed clouds of gray filled her days
misfortune struck and took away her light
Full moon sadness darkened her every waking hour

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Andrea Dietrich May 14, 2017 at 7:47 PM Wow, LIn, this is the most beautiful poem I have seen all day. How are you doing? Happy MOther's Day to you. a FAVE here! Lin Lane May 14, 2017 at 9:39 PM Hi, Andrea. Thanks so very much for liking this one. I'm very well and wish the same for you. I also hope your day was a great one.

Paul Callus May 11, 2017 at 10:23 AM There is beauty to be found, even in full moon sadness, Lin! These lines show what poetry is all about! A disrupted happy life is not easy to cope with, but strength of character helps a person to move on and find calm after the storm. Take care & warm regards ~ paul Lin Lane May 12, 2017 at 7:52 AM Hi Paul. Thank you for your warm regards and for such insightful comments. Both are very much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2017 at 3:04 PM You are very welcome Lin. The loss is more deeply felt when such happiness precedes the storm. A beautiful, yet sad poem you have created that so many of us can relate to. Your last two lines express that loss so wonderfully. : ) 7 Lin Lane May 9, 2017 at 3:28 PM Thank you for your sentiments and I'm pleased that you like what I've written with your words. ;-)

Charlie Smith May 9, 2017 at 1:35 PM That last line is incredible Ms. Lin, wonderful write... Lin Lane May 9, 2017 at 1:50 PM Thanks very much, Charlie. You're so kind.

Tim Smith May 8, 2017 at 10:36 AM Storms pass and the sun rises again... beautiful poem Lin Lin Lane May 9, 2017 at 1:50 PM Thank you for your kind words, Tim. The sun shines on me now.

Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 9:13 AM Lin, this was absolutely beautiful, even if sad the beauty of your words just enchant me and tell me, if I am going to be sad, this is the way I want it to be. I loved everything about this. Lin Lane May 8, 2017 at 10:04 AM Merci beaucoup, Chris. Your compliments are always encouraging whether on my darkest writes or the whimsical silliness of my limericks.

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 8, 2017 at 8:59 AM Lin, I like the light and the dark in this gorgeous piece; it's like a chiaroscuro painting that lingers in the mind:) Amitiés Lin Lane May 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM There is a mix of light and shadow in this one, Anne-Marie. I see you have the eye and probably the talent of an artist. Thank you for recognizing the technique as well as for your great comments.

Ravi Sathasivam May 8, 2017 at 8:52 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it. Lin Lane May 8, 2017 at 9:57 AM Thank you for taking time to read it and commenting, Ravi.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM Beautiful, emotional, and aptly named :) xomo! Lin Lane May 8, 2017 at 8:51 AM Thank you ever so, Maureen. When I read Connie's words I saw this poem take shape in my mind.