Juliet

Juliet From dusty day, a lulled sunset A silver moon begins to rise Darkening sultry of her eyes I ride the road to Juliet My pace in haste, our time is short Upon the balcony she waits Our love is open to the fates If by her pious father caught So soon our words fly through the air Though false perception plays its part A distance keeps us heart from heart No holding of this night we share She blows a kiss as dawn does break I’m gone but with, her love to take. Written in Italian Sonnet For Isaiah Zerbst Contest 14 February 2014

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/16/2014 12:10:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this one again. Have a great day Rich.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2014 9:26:00 PM

thanks for your sweet words on my last post!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/27/2014 3:55:00 PM

Outstanding writing Richard. I loved the flow of this romantic piece. Your lines that most inspired me were: "So soon our words fly through the air Though false perception plays its part A distance keeps us heart from heart No holding of this night we share" A real beauty. Congratulations on your wonderful win!

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/27/2014 6:44:00 PM

Hi Connie, Thank you for this lovely comment. Not seen you in a while, I have been struggling to keep up in the soup myself lately, having a busy time. Again thank you

Skat A

Date: 2/26/2014 9:57:00 PM

ha glad to see this one on the winning list. Richard ,. Congratulations:) goodnight ~SKAT~

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/27/2014 6:34:00 PM

Hiya Skat, thanks for dropping by, though you did forget to leave me a cookie lol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/26/2014 7:50:00 PM

richard I can't seem to find a new poem of yours to comment on. If you can think of any oldies I never saw of yours, please let me know. I may have seen them all!

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/27/2014 6:32:00 PM

You do keep geeing me up Petal, you know I'm not a fast writer lol. I'll let you know , thanks for thinkng of me

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/20/2014 10:43:00 PM

hey, I just saw what you replied on my comment. Awwww, you are so sweet!!! I'm gad this won. Congratulations.

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/21/2014 7:20:00 PM

Well you have to admit there's more than a passing resemblence Petal. I haven't checked the contest results in ages, probably a pile of congrats heading your way, when I get round to it. I dunno how you top soupers do it.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/20/2014 7:52:00 AM

Good morning I see we have a winner. Congratulations Rich.

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/21/2014 7:16:00 PM

Thanks Rick, I must catch up, I'm all over the place, so hard to stay on of things in here.

Skat A

Date: 2/19/2014 5:46:00 PM

I'm baking cookies Richard, I was hoping you'd be out and about. A wonderful poem you've given to this contest. Stay Cool! SKAT

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:19:00 PM

Skat..... I'm tryting to stay cool but keep tempting me with warm fresh baked cookies is making me hot under the belt buckle.... erm.... I mean collar hahaha

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 2/18/2014 5:29:00 PM

beautiful so romantic Richard kudos congrats on win hugs

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:16:00 PM

Hiya Linda, Thanks a bunch for dropping by, will get to you soon

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/18/2014 6:02:00 AM

Enjoyed the write on Juliet and congrats on the win, richard

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:14:00 PM

Thank you Doc, I'm not able at the moment to get round everyone but will be doing as I can

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 2/17/2014 6:15:00 PM

Hey, Richard. Great to see another poem of yours! Great meter and rhythm here, and I am astounded by how much your mental picture resembles the painting. The subject changes constantly, yet the transition is seamless. Commendable work, sir.

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:12:00 PM

Hello Isaiah, thank you for the wonderful comment and placement in your contest. My first attempt at this form. I'm well pleased

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/17/2014 3:47:00 PM

Quite the romantic piece, Mr Seal. Nice to read this sweet piece from you. Good luck with this in the contest.

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:07:00 PM

Thank you my little Desert Orchid, good to see you return, how was Cyprus

Chidiogo Ibe

Date: 2/16/2014 11:41:00 PM

This is beautiful and thanks for your comment on my poem

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:06:00 PM

Thank you, what do I call you, Chidi ????

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/16/2014 9:25:00 PM

For thou art As glorious to this night, being o'er my head, As is a wingèd messenger of heaven Unto the white, upturnèd, wondering eyes......((<----favorite line))....... O'how I love thy write ((my line)) xox~ Linda

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:05:00 PM

You should have entered the contest my Sweet Dark Friend, your line is exquisite

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 2/16/2014 9:36:00 PM

Richard, thank you for the triple trip (((not acid by the way))) the nice one you took when commenting on my comments. You know how to brighten any gloomy day. Not that my day was gloomy. :) :) Goodnight

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/15/2014 8:41:00 PM

very sweetly said, Richard. So good to see you doing a sonnet!! I really like your take on the Juliet theme. You kept to the story!!

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/16/2014 3:15:00 PM

Is there any other story Petal. I thought she looked a lot like you in that painting lol

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/15/2014 8:59:00 AM

You Romantic devil, this will have the ladies swooning. Love it Rich!

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/27/2014 6:30:00 PM

Hmmmmm I don't think I'm the only little devil here lol

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/20/2014 5:09:00 AM

I do concur with you on this one, MR RICHARD D SEAL! ;) HA HA....Couldn't miss a chance to tease....How does it feel to be on the receiving end, eh???? ;)

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/16/2014 3:11:00 PM

More Devil than Romantic I fear Rick lol Love your comment thanks

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/15/2014 7:37:00 AM

I love this..wonderful write...Perhaps the comma in the last line should be after gone? Just a thought. BG

Chidiogo Ibe
Date: 2/16/2014 11:45:00 PM

About the comma, I think so too

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/16/2014 3:10:00 PM

Hi Barbara, thanks for the comment and your input, I'll consult others on that comma and see where it leads

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/15/2014 7:08:00 AM

a lovely write, Richard, epic silver moon..true love never dies. doesn't matter if it ends in this life. I am sure it follows in the next. ...hugs... Linda

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/19/2014 6:00:00 PM

The balcony is high, the binoculars not powerful enough, but if you train your mega telescope to the East over the pond, you just might spot me waving at you over the rooftops lol

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 2/16/2014 9:26:00 PM

O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? (

Richard D Seal
Date: 2/16/2014 3:08:00 PM

I'm sure you're right my Sweet Dark Friend, many thanks for you visit