Robert Lindley Poet Romanticism

In Moonlight She Came, Her Dark Hair Did Shine

In Moonlight She Came, Her Dark Hair Did Shine

Now writing, romantic poem this night
fondly bringing forth memories of youth
Just tweaking to stir far greater delight
no real harm, love lives in passionate truth.

Summoned, thrills of ravishing beauty then
flowers await that first touch of glee
No darkness, no pains of living in sin
Just love, given with romantic hearts free.

In moonlight she came, her dark hair did shine
walking a wide trail between two palm trees
Her everything cried out just to be mine
and her gentle waves foretold pleasant seas.

Beach strolling , holding hands and eager hearts
moon's melody shown for budding new love
Such innocence, so often how it starts
stars in heaven looking down from above.

Years past, my heart longed for her to marry
soon I flew around the world to return
Knowing our love was now, must not tarry
in our souls deepest passion did so burn.

My wife shares our story to one and all
romance that carried her far, far away
We, married twelve sweet years this coming Fall
Depths of joy, such that no words can relay.

Robert J. Lindley, 5-12-2016

Syllables Per Line:
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Total # Syllables: 240

Note: Truth in the telling, I flew to Cebu Philippines and brought my wife to live in America twelve years ago this coming Fall..
Now with our nine year old son, we live in the arms of loving bliss.

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Edlynn Nau May 14, 2016 at 1:12 PM So lovely to see a poem of joy and celebration. Such a lovely dedication to your wife. You have done this with skill and care and retold a story that everyone dreams & hopes for! Nice one Robert!

Keith Bickerstaffe May 13, 2016 at 11:42 PM An extraordinay piece my friend, full of rich sentiment. Cleverly rhymed with a pleasing flow. Well done! Best wishes, Keith

Red Fiery May 13, 2016 at 1:03 AM This is such a beautiful poem...when you succeed in Love , you forget about all the failures in Life...brilliant usage of words ! Hugs red

Becca Teagan May 12, 2016 at 11:43 PM This is very lovely, Robert..

Jill Spagnola May 12, 2016 at 9:21 PM You swooned you a +7 with this marvelous piece of piece of Romanticism!!I feel so faint-hearted, happy for your muse:)..Don't use guys go anywheres!!Your shared love and stories behind it gives me HOPE!!Cause lonely sux, Wah!:)..peace to you and yours...