Harry Horsman Poet Rhyme

Leaving On a Jet Plane

Oh the wondrous glow of an English Rose
seductive she glides along foreign skies,
words that are spoken in this tongue she chose
whence where she will dwell amidst sunlit sighs.
But what of the love she doth leave behind
subdued in the humus of his desire,
a stringent veil of secrecy so blind
creates a fabric entity of fire.
The candle burns low his autumn of life
when stood at the gate of fearful goodbyes,
upon a tropical romance so rife
chance an English fragrance with Spanish eyes.
Still through woeful tears he scans a Jet plane
waits thereof her return to ease his pain....

 © Harry J Horsman 2013

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Ann Peck July 14, 2022 at 2:25 PM Leaving on a jet plane. Don't know when I'll be back again :) I love the line in your poem...chance an English fragrance with Spanish eyes. So lovely. Also... the candle burns low his autumn of life. Very beautiful, Harry. Congratulations on your win!

Eve Roper July 14, 2022 at 1:11 PM Congratulations on your win. Aw.... with Spanish eyes.... : ) Many Blessings friend

Paula Goldsmith July 14, 2022 at 8:41 AM Congratulations on your win. A lovely story/write. Love your ending. Have a great/blessed day...............

James Horn December 23, 2018 at 8:11 AM John Denver left on a jet plane and ended up in heaven.

Joe Maverick November 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM A Spanish English Venture to think on Harry, Enjoyed stopping by today

Gerald Kithinji November 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM I am a leaving on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll be back again..O please... I hate to go..All long forgotten. And now you remind me. Thanks.

Cherie Thomas October 23, 2013 at 7:14 PM Penetrates the mind, I so feel this one, I've been there & the title pulled me in to a very enjoyable read....ty4sharing:) Harry. I truly appreciate your visits. Thanks so much big hugz,,,Cherie:)

Carl Fraser October 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM Said my good byes at many a gate Harry, i can relate, great tale here my friend,Carl

Jack Horne October 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM lovely sonnet, Harry

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 10, 2013 at 11:02 AM Its a cracker xx

Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 8:19 AM This could have been written a 100 years ago. The only thing that gives the time away is the jet plane. Good one Harry!

Shadow Hamilton October 10, 2013 at 7:30 AM Harry this is so good deep thoughts here love it Shadow x smile

Tim Ryerson October 10, 2013 at 5:23 AM Wow Harry, you took this song and ran with it!... 'chance an English fragrance with Spanish eyes'...Good stuff! - Tim

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2013 at 1:41 AM oops, I just realized it was TIm who made the comment to me that John Denver wrote this song title. Did you know that too?

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2013 at 1:38 AM Harry, I did not realize John Denver wrote this one. HE was an amazing singer. I remember when I tried to learn guitar, my teacher gave me so many john denver songs to try, and it made me appreciate him even more. What a tragic death he had. Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2013 at 1:39 AM Of course I am talking about the orginal title. I know YOU wrote this marvelous poem based on that song title.

Sandra Adams October 9, 2013 at 8:49 PM such a beautiful poem...one can feel the sadness within your words. it lingers long after the read... :) well done Harry!

Bl Devnath October 9, 2013 at 1:16 PM Very sweet fragrance of sad sweet romance, beautifully adorned. Loved your style of expression "English fragrance with Spanish eyes". Ah! how sweet it is. Lovely done. Loved always, bl

Nette Onclaud October 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM you got that mellow feel, harry.. shades of country -type of a piece.. this simply grows on me; remarkable!..) huggs

Charmaine Chircop October 9, 2013 at 2:59 AM So so beautiful.I love how easily sonnets come for you and with anamazing flow.I loved the story

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2013 at 1:13 AM wow, so nice to see you using sonnet form, Harry . This has a great touch of romance and sad longing in it. didn't it get into the contest in time?

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders October 8, 2013 at 8:36 PM A touching poem, Harry! I feel the heartbreak...would have been perfect for Debbie's last contest. Love and blessings, Rhonda

Donna Jones October 8, 2013 at 6:52 PM Autumn of life....fearful goodbyes....awesome lines Harry....the whole poem is awesome....

Carrie Richards October 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM This was such a take-off from the original......I love the creative license you took with this song. Well done, Harry!

Dan Kearley October 8, 2013 at 3:36 PM A beauteous write Harry... The title pulled me in. Now I'll be singing that song the rest of the night. Ha-ha. :o)

Eileen Manassian October 8, 2013 at 12:04 PM Oh Harry....she will love this. Absolutely beautiful and full of love and longing...She is one lucky lady! :) Hugs....

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