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This is a work in progress, I have never written in Iambic so please, suggestions welcomed.

Love To the Grave

Love to the Grave

A stable boy had entered in her heart 
Concealed beneath the forage hay at night
His troubling eyes that seemed so dim and dark 
Her hands tease through his hair so wavy rich 
But he’s a stable boy and can’t compete 

Though royal blood does course within her veins
False statements will protect her noble name
What scents of horses in the air suggest
A secret meeting in the barn required
The opposition banish him from her

Affluent family removed love she found
Now she’ll just marry the rich boy down town
It’s a happy life silk dresses for her
But his name and memories still remain
Length of time has passed and her heart grows cold

Crying out for him everyone’s aware 
Knowing he hears her utterance of cries 
Homecoming at her bedside love he brings 
Carries her as their souls unite once more
Inescapable love was theirs always

Lastly they breathe their last breaths together
Entangled ghosts depart as they exhale 
Departing to the hills of misty skies 
Within safety and no separation 
To the barn where their first encounter met
  

Margaret Franceschini
August 9, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Imtiaz Avatar
January 14, 2018 at 3:07 AM
My english is not so good but you can make a good poem out of these words
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January 14, 2018 at 3:06 AM
Hi Margaret Please find below the idea: 1.oh the traveler of this world your ultimate destination is grave the journey you are making is for just few days 2.those having a sound sleep in soft silk bed ultimately lying in the mud... repeat 1 3.since the existence of the world, many a people came left the world with nothing in their hand lest you forget this reality every one has to taste this bitter reality repeat 1 4.you are eye witness of many funeral with your hands you buried many dead .
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February 25, 2018 at 5:10 AM
Thanks Margaret for your response. i will see this moive
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January 15, 2018 at 1:22 PM
thank you dear friend: this poem is written about a forbidden love taken from an old movie called "Wuthering Heights" please watch it and you will see the poem come to life. thank you so much for your advice.
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February 7, 2016 at 9:28 AM
Hi Margaret, it was nice to see you reply to my warm comment on your featured poem. Have a blessed day. LINDA
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January 30, 2016 at 5:28 PM
Margaret, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. Always & Forever! LINDA
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January 31, 2016 at 8:29 AM
So kind of you Linda to read my poem. Hasn't it been a long time? I really must get back to writing.
Makama Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 7:11 AM
You write graciously and wonderfully. Its blissful coming across this piece. There's nothing more than I can say other than, this is simply awesome and great
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February 8, 2015 at 12:46 PM
thank you so much for stopping by and reading my poem. I really appreciate you visit and remarks. It's been a while since I started writing again, thanks for the encouragement.
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September 30, 2014 at 12:20 AM
Now Margaret that is a lovely story and like Maurice I also comment you for using all these different styles, my husband Peter who is also on this site is in the process of learning all these different styles off another stylist site and doing very well I might add, it is a publishing company and he gets them published, too complicated for me. take care my friend..............Vera............
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September 30, 2014 at 4:55 PM
thank you Vera for visiting my poems, although I am very new at this, I enjoy the responses from you and others, so much needed to help me and encourage me. I do remember reading your husbands poems, so romantic that you both can write and enjoy this together. keep in touch hugs
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September 1, 2014 at 3:33 PM
first of all i commend you for using iambic pentameter. however you have the heart of a poet and could write in any style and still be great. thank you for a wonderful read.
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August 25, 2014 at 8:58 PM
my favorite movie growing up was "Wuthering Heights" A nice memory for me as I remember watching it with my Mom, she loved romance. This poem was written with Heathcliff and Catherine and their deep soul love. Although I have altered the story to shorten it, the ending is true. enjoy!
Palli Avatar
August 17, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Excellent write!
Guzzi Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 7:14 AM
love or money? a question that so often is asked, maybe it's really love or safety? So nice to read your verse this morning. Light & Love
Sergi Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 6:06 PM
A true love story, wonderful write Margaret.
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August 15, 2014 at 8:01 AM
thank you so much Joseph, glad you were able to interpret their love.
Smith Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Wow Margaret you tackled this tough form splendidly...hugs Tim
Smith Avatar
August 12, 2014 at 5:34 PM
I won't try it...lol
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August 12, 2014 at 5:25 PM
thank you so much Tim, I'm still working on the scansion, this is great, never knew there was so much involved with poetry, a whole new world, LOL
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