Joseph May Poet Quatrain

Golden Oldies

Remember the star I named after you
   The one that hung right next to the moon
 It was as mysterious as an ancient rune
   Casting its spell as through the  heavens it flew

 Now that star is but a distant  gleam
    Flickering in the shadow of a passing cloud
 But your smile still colors all my dreams
    For love slumbers not, it still shines proud

 When the moon is full on a breezy summer night
    And a wistful melody travels on for miles
I will look upon your star  still shining bright
     But it pales in comparison to the shadow of your smile
                                  
 And when the winter comes with caress of gentle snow
  Your smile will linger  even if we're apart
   And  when we embrace in passion's tender glow
 "Speak softly love and hold me warm against your heart"
 
 4/8/16
 Songs: The Shadow Of Your Smile, Speak Softly Love.

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Teddy Kimathi April 25, 2016 at 3:53 AM Greetings Joseph, for your top placement in the contest!!! ;-)

Moon Flower April 24, 2016 at 11:51 PM Congrats on your top win, Joseph.

Jan Allison April 23, 2016 at 2:31 PM Such beautiful imagery Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven April 22, 2016 at 6:51 AM Hi Joseph, Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. A beautiful poem my friend. It has to be a seven....Mike.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 22, 2016 at 4:35 AM Wonderful imagery n win.. big congrats Joseph..

Manmath Dalei April 21, 2016 at 8:00 PM Joseph, Very brilliant imagery. Super 7 from me.Congratulation on ur win...........with love.

Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2016 at 1:21 PM Excellent! Beautifully written Joseph! Congratulations on awell deserved first place win! #7 ; )

Charlie Smith April 21, 2016 at 1:05 PM A well deserved win Joseph, congratulations...

Sandra Haight April 21, 2016 at 10:10 AM Hi Joseph, congratulations on your First Place win in the 'golden oldies' contest. Beautifully written! Sandra

Pandita Sietesantos April 21, 2016 at 9:06 AM Hi Joseph, this piece is so beautiful and romantic with lovely imagery! Congratulations on your awesome win! Pandita

Ravi Sathasivam April 14, 2016 at 7:26 AM Excellent. A very romantic poem. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 12, 2016 at 12:30 PM - A beautiful poem, Joseph :) - I wish you good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight April 10, 2016 at 10:03 PM Beautifully written and flows so well, Joseph. Nice the way you used two songs to create such a romantic write. Best wishes for the contest. Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong April 10, 2016 at 7:22 PM Wow! Joseph, Joseph...this is a most romantic and divine entry for the contest! It is sure to be a top winner! I was simply enchanted! #7 :D

Andrea Dietrich April 9, 2016 at 9:56 PM Wow, GREAT job for creating this soft romantic piece out of two songs. I did mine on Shadow of Smile too (not posted yet) I adore that song.

Sara Kendrick April 9, 2016 at 11:06 AM Ahhhh!! I enjoyed reading this one ..If for a contest, reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page with congrats..Sara