Richard D Seal Poet Quatrain

In the Absence of Moonlight

In the Absence of Moonlight

A serenade he had prepared
A love song of desire
Her to the moon he had compared
They’d meet within the hour

But oh, dear moon ,where have you gone?
My song will sound so sour
I pray your presence won’t be long 
We meet within the hour

A little re-write here and there
She’s now a gorgeous flower
No time had he, for despair
They meet within the hour

Her ears are filled with serenade
Her heart, it feels the power
Pleased was he, with changes made
And more so for that hour.


For Andrea’s One in Three Contest

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Eileen Manassian November 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM Had to read this one again to relive the absolute beauty of every line....Has a very English feel to it....Lovely....

Laura Mckenzie August 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM Very nicely done I enjoyed this romantic piece! Best wishes in the contest ! Laura :)

Sara Kendrick August 11, 2013 at 1:52 PM Ahhh!! Romantic winning work that has great rhythm, rhyme, flow and poetic quality..Congrats..Sara Richard D Seal August 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM Thank you fo this comment Sara, very nice of you, much appreciated

Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2013 at 7:52 AM Good morning Richard, I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Richard D Seal August 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM Tis evening I found this Rick, but has been a good day, thank you, hope yours was as nice

Debbie Duncan August 10, 2013 at 7:40 PM love it Richard ,,,,, congratulations on a very nice win ;} Richard D Seal August 11, 2013 at 3:54 PM Thank you Debbie, appreciate your visit, will be round to look see yours soon

Skat A August 9, 2013 at 7:47 PM nice winning poem...SKAT Richard D Seal August 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM Thank you Skat, nice to see you again

Joseph May August 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM lovely write Richard....I love how he had to do the rewrite...I guess he would compare her to the stars....congrats on your win Richard D Seal August 11, 2013 at 3:38 PM Thank you Joseph, there are times we need to rethink our moves

Richard Lamoureux August 9, 2013 at 6:20 AM You may or may not have the girl but for sure you have a win. Congratulations neighbor. Eileen Manassian September 1, 2013 at 11:21 AM YES IT DOES SOUND AWFUL! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Richard D Seal August 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM We both have a win Rick and there's always another girl to go after lol, that does sound awful haha

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2013 at 1:21 AM This one was very interesting in the story it told. Clever one! I see I got the two great Richards on my winners' list side by side!!! Congrats. Richard D Seal August 10, 2013 at 3:42 PM Thank you Petal, good contest, I gained two poems out of it, would rather the other have been in it but can't write these shorties lol

Poet Destroyer A August 8, 2013 at 9:56 PM Richard, an awesome win... PD Richard D Seal August 10, 2013 at 3:40 PM Hiya my Sweet Dark Friend and thank you, and where's my kisses hmm lol :)

Richard Lamoureux August 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM You are the dude! this is so good Richard, you are sure to get the girl. Richard D Seal August 10, 2013 at 3:37 PM I missed this comment Rick and the result is in, I think we did ok, thanks for te support

Lucilla Carrillo August 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM This is very good. I liked it. I also wish you luck in the contest...... Lucilla Richard D Seal August 10, 2013 at 3:31 PM Thanks Lucy, like the new avatar :)

Delysia Hendricks August 6, 2013 at 3:41 PM Mmmm, romantic, are we? Fortunate be the being who'd incite you to serenade her. Care to name the flower? lol. Lovely write, bruv. I like. Licia :-) Richard D Seal August 6, 2013 at 6:36 PM Come on Sis, you know better than to ask that lol, anyway, I specifically expressed him as he, not me, so please don't go blowing my cover haha

Skat A August 3, 2013 at 9:40 PM wishing you luck... :-) ~SKAT~ Richard D Seal August 5, 2013 at 8:37 AM Thank you Skat, you too in all ways :)

Donna Jones August 3, 2013 at 9:33 PM Very enchanting Richard,,,,,, Richard D Seal August 5, 2013 at 8:35 AM Thank you Donna, always a pleasure to see you

Eileen Manassian August 2, 2013 at 11:03 PM A romantic side to complement the teasing one? How refreshing! This is a lovely write, Richard....full of every sweet thing! Yummy! Auntie had a sweet treat this AM....take care! hugs! Eileen Manassian August 5, 2013 at 1:05 PM hmmmmmmmm....only if you will! ;) Richard D Seal August 3, 2013 at 4:28 AM Shucks Auntie, you got me feeling all mushy now lol I'm taking a break and off to London for a couple of days, heading for the British Museum, see you soon, :) and try and keep out of trouble while I'm away haha