Hopeless Romantic Number 9

Too long I limped along a lonely road, born into this Sahara desert of a life, 
parched and hungry, face weathered and gaunt.
A deaf, dumb, and blind man, drawn and quartered by her knife,    
back tarred and feathered by a vulture's taunt. 

I searched the wide world for your wonderful smile,
tired soul devoid of that whole, found wanting of the other half. 
Try to find the right words, after each lost and lonely mile,
my sorrows washed away by that sweet, infectious laugh.

Like hopeless romantic's lot, who climbed out of a dark place,  
beyond my wildest dreams, I finally found you.
Yet daft was I to hear not., your prayer for love's embrace..
as two hearts lifted in love were bound to. 

When last moon fades, no more hopeless romantics left,
and strings of sanguine hearts untwine. 
I will hold on to memory's tender touch yet,
and all the warm days when you were mine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
January 2, 2020 at 8:52 PM
ohhh, one to elicit a sigh!! It's great that you are a hopeless romantic and I was very pleased to find this one tonight i Had not read before.
Perrin Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 4:52 PM
Beautifully written Richard :-) x
Chiri Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 7:35 AM
Truly enjoying your writes! Don't know why I have not read you before! ;)
Romios Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Oh, you ARE good. A great write. Panagiota Can you still find her, possibly?
Theraven Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 11:29 PM
I hope we all do. -Richard
Labyrinth Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 6:58 PM
"When last moon fades, no more hopeless romantics left, and strings of sanguine hearts untwine". Ah, lucky No. 9, The Searchers...I favourited this one. 'Cause I'm a hopeless romantic.
Theraven Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 10:05 PM
Lady Labyrinth, Thanks for the comments. Hopeless Romantic #9, peace out.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 6:43 AM
Wonderfully done; so romantic and poignant. The love that flows out of your poetry touches my heart; and your title is PERFECT. Reminds me of a show I loved called "Love Potion Number 9," an old shoe that did not make it but has Sandra Bullock, so I adore it. I think your poetry is terrific!
Sands Avatar
June 29, 2019 at 6:15 PM
This is beautifully written Superb! :)
Riabi Dziri Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 4:23 AM
So beautiful and wonderful a stream of tender sentiments.. a thirst heart only a twin flame would quench.. the dark within, only loved ones will bring Light and Beauty.. A deep sorrow, only a hearty smile will bring glee immense! You have rendered more than that in a genuine poetic beauty.. In my fave list.. a great pleasure to read your poetry, Quoth theRaven.. Best regards and blessings.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 3:15 AM
Richard, so glad you are "a hopeless romantic". There were so many times as I was reading this that I just had to squeal and say "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" It is brilliant.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Beautiful words! Love the final verse!
Warrior Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 6:28 AM
Superb storytelling with rhythmic tones...well rendered my friend...happy endings...^WW^
La France Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 11:02 AM
Richard, this is wonderful, you have a great talent as a writer !
Theraven Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 1:02 AM
Dear Heart, Thanks for the comment. For now, I humbly bow to another gifted poet. All of you have made a difference to me. -Richard
Aubrey Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 6:24 AM
I was there when I was reading! Very touching, it makes me feel with you. I am going to read all your writings. Love it. Bridget
Lee Sr. Avatar
June 5, 2019 at 8:12 AM
Love how you put it all together...Brilliant write stellar verse Write on!! James
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