Kierkegaard's Song

I once had a darling, how she lingers
And with her the song of fools I did sing
But wrapped around my wedding finger
I have only the tattoo of a ring

Love divine has a face that stares me in
The eye whenever I lay down to rest
and every time I even begin
To fade, her lovely smile swells my caged chest

Hazel is the hue that haunts my poor heart
In the hollow of my dead despair
Her name is the whisper that tears me apart
That relieves, if to whisper it I dare

I once had a darling, how she loved me
Forever and always she holds the key
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 4, 2009 at 10:47 AM
A amazing poem. Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patty
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October 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Jonathan, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 26, 2009 at 9:25 AM
PS--Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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June 25, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week. May you have many more Jonathan. Love, Carol
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June 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Congrats Jonathan on your sonnet being featured. Vince
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June 23, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Woooow! Very creative poet. Congratulations on your featured poem. Ernilando
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June 22, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Jonathan - I just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on having your poem featured this week – many blessings to you and those who share your heart – God Bless, MJ
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June 21, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. Keep on writing! I wish you continued success. Karen
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June 1, 2009 at 3:17 PM
And yet I feel none of the philosopher's eternal suffering ... for this poem is rich and worthy of its exalting. Well done, my friend.
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June 1, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Good use of this challenging poem for creative view on love. Interesting title. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Thank you for your kind words on my haiku. Karen
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