Mighty No More

Yet for a while, there side by side. Her stature, stooped; he's standing tall. Since time began, he and his bride Upheld the realm, preserved it all. His soul, his queen Apart, ne'er seen. Her end is near, eyes open wide. He whispers dear; she hears the call. They've shared the small; naught to confide. Alone, bereft, awash in pall. Scarlet, oaken Sundered, broken ————— For the Posie Poetry Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet Written 06/01/2022
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Peck Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 8:51 AM
Jeff, I have just read the Posie poems ~ I somehow missed them. Your poem is so sad but also beautiful. Congratulations for your win!
Logan Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 2:18 AM
Mortality takes a heavy toll. Congratulations on your winning write, Jeff.
Kendrick Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Congrats on this winner in Emile's contest. Way to go. Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations on this New win. A wonderful write. Enjoy your win and day with blessings.....................
Bueckert Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 9:59 AM
well done Jeff, sad yet beautiful, congrats!
Pinet Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations Jeff! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was challenging, but your poem made the best ten poems list, well done my friend, Emile.
Kyser Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 10:24 AM
thanks for hosting the contest, Emile!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Any/all love when it ends is sad. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day...............
George Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 10:35 PM
After being together, indivisible in love for long, it is sad when one loses the other. A touching portrayal of the final scene ! All the Best in the contest ....
Hankins Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 8:19 AM
A very sad, poignant and creative poem, an exquisite posie, Jeff. I feel certain Emile will like it and appreciate it. Marvelous rhymes!
Kyser Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 9:34 AM
Thanks, Milt. There's a beautiful old double oak, where the trunks nearly touch at the ground - don't know if it is actually two trees or one. One side, strong and healthy, the other, dying... This one came from that..
Delaney Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 5:18 AM
Jeff: This flows very nicely with clear imagery and tells the story that death comes even to the most powerful. Best, SuZ
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