Land and Sea

Do you wish to hold me?
We can drift on the sea my love,
under the stars above.
You were my lovely dove so free,
who captivated me.

I thought I’d never be so glad
and still inside so sad
For the love we both had, is gone.

As we approach the dawn
I will think, “Once upon a time,
you were meant to be mine.”
So now my heart does pine away
Wishing that you would stay

I know that you will say, good bye
Still I will wonder why,
you chose another guy, not me.
Him on shore, me at Sea~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



Inspired by Brenda Chiri
She introduced me to this new form.
The form is called Luc Bat.
Check out Brenda’s poem titled “Seasons”
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Delaney Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 8:21 PM
Nice one Richard. Must look up this form. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and thank you for the gift of your poetry. Cheers, SuZ
Lamoureux Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 9:06 AM
So nice to have a visit from you. Merry Christmas!
Proxenos Avatar
December 4, 2019 at 11:14 AM
I am certain this poem will be a win - well penned and wonderfully described and created Richard 'Him on shore,me at sea'. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 8:43 AM
Thanks Jennifer. Hugs Rick.
Somadas Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 5:02 AM
..Him on shore, me at Sea... Beautifully penned..
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 8:26 AM
Thanks Jenish.
Toney Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 12:20 PM
The form sounds intriguing, Richard. I must check this out! ~Mark
Toney Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 5:11 PM
Will do
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 8:27 AM
Check out Brenda’s poem. She has the rules listed.
Goff Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Beautiful heartache, Richard...this form suits your lyrical thoughts nicely!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 8:28 AM
Thanks Jim.
Wolf Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 7:56 PM
Luc-bat?! Intriguing. Have to check with Brenda too on this one. Thanks for the introduction, Richard! Season's, best, Gershon
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 7:41 AM
Thanks Gershon. Enjoy your Sunday.
Vdev Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Good I stopped by. I get some touching poems to read. "So now my heart does pine away Wishing that you would stay" You could have used any word but you chose "pine away" shows how the flow of thoughts come and words roll in by default. Thanks for sharing
Lamoureux Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 9:41 AM
So nice to have you visit Johnson.
Canerdy Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:33 AM
Very descriptive and moving, Richard. Janice
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:42 AM
Thanks Janice. ;0)
Raven Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 7:40 AM
Hi Richard, a wonderful write, using a new form. Love, whether sad or happy, always touches my soul. This write is a poetic gem. Love the flow and the content. A Fav. Have a wonderful Friday. Blessings....Mike.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Thanks Mike. Blessings Rick.
Faulkner Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 6:17 PM
So wistful, especially the ending - thank you for the recommendation-
Lamoureux Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Thanks Michelle. ;0)
Salehi Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 2:54 PM
The damn goodbye... I have said that so many times... Nicely done.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully if you keep saying hello, the right one will stay.
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 2:18 PM
beautifully penned Rick... i saw her form, and you did a wonderful poem with it...i haven't tried it...maybe one day... :) hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Thanks Sandra, hugs Rick.
Lindley Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 1:33 PM
A wonderfully creative smooth flowing piece in a new poetry form! You hit the bullseye my friend. Love the title too!! A true gem and a fav..
Hladky Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Thanks, Richard, for sharing this poem, which so beautifully captures the rhythm of the sea, and relationships. Glad it was only your "pretend heart" that was broken!
Kinard Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Been there and had it done to me, a woman leaving for someone else. This piece brings back memories. Nicely done.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 12:27 PM
I once gave an ultimatum and she chose him over me. I wonder how things worked out for her? As for me I could not be happier.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 9:06 AM
Very good debut Luc-at-bat, Richard! lol! But in all seriously, this is a doubly excellent poem, per your usual excellence. Have to thank Brenda C. for this form introduction. So she poetically left ... you're a muse soldier of love! On your quill feet soldier!! Don't break the chain (of command), write another dove love in who will help should the pain, 'kay. lol! Love and more love always, bruh.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Great comment, thanks Freddie. ;0)
Trifiatis Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 6:54 AM
Brilliant writing my friend Richard! Fortunately I know that no woman would leave you for another guy therefor I do not worry of you being unhappy! Hahaha!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 8:06 AM
I have been with my sweetie for 26 years so all is well my friend.
Na Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 4:52 PM
Very nice Richard Thanks for sharing this
Lamoureux Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:05 PM
My pleasure. ;0)
Connelly Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Sweet, Richard. I personally think it's better to float freely at sea then be grounded. A shame your woman didn't feel the same. Thanks.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:06 PM
It’s fictional so only my pretend heart is broken. ;0)
Pandit Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 2:57 PM
Special melody to your poem Richard--kudos to you and Brenda for this new form. Enjoyed the way you presented the case--the ending line says it all.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:08 PM
Thanks Vijay. Much appreciated.
Chiri Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 2:46 PM
Rick you did an amazing job with this! I love it! Plus I'm so glad you gave it a go and did better then mine! !;)
Chiri Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:53 PM
Most welcome Rick! Hopefully I can inspire you again sometime!;)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:10 PM
Personally I really like yours. ;0)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Thanks for the inspiration, it was a fun challenge. Hugs Rick.
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