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If

If you could dance once more with me
And hear sweet music and to see
The moon, the stars, the deep blue sea
And live once more in ecstasy

To do the things that made you free
Without a fear of what would be
I would give that day to thee
Then sleep beneath the laurel tree

Copyright © Francis J Grasso | Year Posted 2017

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Benjamin Bartley Date: 9/10/2024 10:39:00 AM You are master at the monorhyme. Thanks for sharing! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 9/11/2024 6:27:00 AM You are welcome, Benjamin. Thank you for your kind words, my friend! ...Fran

Susan Ashley Date: 8/28/2021 7:46:00 PM Dear Francis, your wonderful pen spills with tender beauty. A splendid piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in William’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 8/29/2021 2:15:00 PM Thank you for your kind words, Susan. So very happy you enjoyed this poem. ...Fran

Beata Agustin Date: 8/20/2021 9:05:00 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 8/21/2021 8:15:00 AM Thank you, Beata. ...Fran

Hilo Poet Date: 8/20/2021 8:42:00 PM You expose the folly of the verbose, in a simple form, words, and theme my friend. A hearty thanks, Francis, for sharing your manageable talents, Aloha! Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 1/28/2018 11:09:00 AM what a charming rhyme Francis:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/29/2018 10:23:00 AM Thank you, Jan. ...Fran

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/18/2018 10:21:00 AM So lovely! Love the end with the Laurel tree! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/19/2018 5:20:00 PM Thank you, Kim! ...Fran

Becca Teagan Date: 11/16/2017 11:46:00 PM wow, where have you been hiding? You have a lot of wins! Congratulations! Beautiful poetry Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 11/18/2017 9:53:00 AM Hi, Becca.... been busy at home but I am still writing when I can. Thank you for your kind words....Fran

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/24/2017 6:08:00 PM This is really gorgeous poetry and so lyrical, Francis! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/29/2018 10:26:00 AM Thank you, Andrea! ...Fran

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/4/2017 8:41:00 PM Oh this poem is lovely.I sense a littel romance in this poem.Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/7/2017 2:19:00 PM Thank you, Darlene. ...Fran

Silent One Date: 10/4/2017 12:34:00 PM If only... this is lovely. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/4/2017 8:22:00 PM Thank you, Silent One. ...Fran

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 10/1/2017 8:43:00 PM Wonderful, Francis - Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/2/2017 9:13:00 AM Thank you, Gregory. I appreciate your kind words. ...Fran

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/1/2017 1:48:00 PM Congratulations on your wonderful placement Francis! : ) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/2/2017 9:12:00 AM Thank you, Connie. ...Fran

Charlie Smith Date: 9/30/2017 11:31:00 AM Great monorhyme Fran, congratulations,,, Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/2/2017 9:10:00 AM Thank you, Charlie. ...Fran

Constance La France Date: 9/29/2017 6:22:00 PM Frances, congratulations on your awesome win with this emotional and beautiful poem ! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 9/29/2017 8:16:00 PM Thank you, Broken Wings. ...Fran

Janice Canerdy Date: 9/29/2017 1:12:00 PM Very appealing poem, Francis. CONGRATS! Janice Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 9/29/2017 8:16:00 PM Thank you, Janice. ...Fran

Jean Murray Date: 9/29/2017 8:47:00 AM This is so lovely Francis. Such devotion. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 9/29/2017 8:59:00 AM Thank you, Jean. ...Fran