Notes About The Poem

This rondeau exercises a bit of poetic license in the origin of the refrain...

Her Skin So Fair

Her hair so soft, her skin so fair
To let her know, I did not dare
To gaze upon her loveliness
To dream of her so sweet caress
'Twas all that I could hope to bear

Her graceful steps, a dancer's flair 
Their rhythm light, without a care
Her form did hint of fulsome breasts
Her skin so fair

No one knew of our affair
My love for her I did not share
For it had never been addressed
Save in my heart where it did rest
And flourish in its nesting's lair
Her skin so fair
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Faulkner Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Oh, to love from afar - I've been there - poignant, gracefully done, gw.
Wolf Avatar
August 4, 2019 at 12:51 PM
Appreciate your gracious comment on this rondeau, Michelle! ~ gw
Krutsinger Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 6:44 PM
She sounds lovely, and rondeau is not easy; I have to say BRAVO.
Wolf Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 8:59 PM
Thank you for the bravo, Caren. Appreciated. :) gw
Onclaud Avatar
July 31, 2019 at 8:00 PM
i can visualize the sweet sensuality which imparts a loving devotion to tender love, gershon... a gem this one!...huggs
Wolf Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 8:48 AM
nette, thank you so much for your generous assessment of this attempt at the rondeau style. So much appreciated. Blessings, Gershon
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