Home » Poems » Lin Lane » Moonlight Faded To Dim

Lin Lane | + Follow Poet |

Moonlight Faded To Dim

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Lin Lane.

"and the birds twitter like whispering violins " ~ Constance La France For several years we shared love and laughter Much too soon came the time, I had to let him go But he made me promise, then and forever after to try not to cry, yet my tears continue to flow I keep him near, for he still lives within my heart Love was stolen by the hands of time or cruel fate No kiss has touched my lips since we've been apart I pray someday my grief and heartache will abate There is no romantic love song I can bear to hear Even bird trilling sounds sad, as if played on violins It makes me break my promise, not to shed a tear With each thought of him, a stream of them begins Now, I've sleepless nights spent remembering him My arms are empty and there's no music in my ear Stars no longer sparkle, and moonlight faded to dim Only in fragile dreams does my loved one reappear May 16, 2023 Writing Challenge A Quotes Sponsored by Constance La France

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Jay Narain

Date: 5/22/2023 10:23:00 AM

Nicely penned poem wit deep emotions and thoughts, Congratulations.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/22/2023 10:32:00 AM

I appreciate your kind comments. Thanks, Jay.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/21/2023 10:35:00 PM

"to try not to cry, yet my tears continue to flow" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Lin Lane
Date: 5/22/2023 10:31:00 AM

Thanks so very much, Chris.

Constance La France

Date: 5/20/2023 11:57:00 PM

Lin, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations and I love your image. !

Lin Lane
Date: 5/21/2023 3:00:00 AM

Hi Constance. Your contest themes are always unique, and a challenge I gladly accept. Thank you for placing this one on your winning list. The image is how I sometimes envision you, remembering...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/20/2023 7:48:00 AM

- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Lin :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 5/20/2023 8:04:00 AM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2023 7:21:00 AM

Such a toughing piece Lin, i imagine many can relate to these feelings of loss in a relationship. The picture is perfect with the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 5/20/2023 8:04:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. Sorrowful that so many can relate, but emotions are difficult to handle when joyful are sad.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/16/2023 1:01:00 PM

- Oh ... here are many deep feelings, Lin :) - A pain so deep ... a love so real ... a loss that only you can put into words - Sad and beautifully written - Best wishes :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 2:05:00 PM

Anne-Lise, your words are so reassuring, and I value them along with our friendship. Thank you ever so much.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/16/2023 10:49:00 AM

Sad but brilliant. Sometimes grief takes a long time to pass.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 11:39:00 AM

That's true, Victor. Sometimes it never passes. Thanks a lot for reading and leaving your welcomed thoughts.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/16/2023 10:10:00 AM

No kisses touch my lips since we've been apart I pray someday my grief and heartache will abate…everyone reacts differently to grief. My dad made a whole montage, with sad romantic music and all when my mom passed.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 11:38:00 AM

What love your parents must've shared, Kim. That kind of love doesn't happen to everyone, but when it does, it certainly is something to be celebrated. Thanks for letting me know the lines you especially enjoyed.

Valsa George

Date: 5/16/2023 8:59:00 AM

So touching ! The feelings of one who has lost the love of his /her life is so poignantly delineated without any drama or exaggeration. Even the trilling of birds pains his/her heart. One who has experienced true and sincere love is satiated in life that he /she never craves for anybody else's love. Beautiful poem dear Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 11:35:00 AM

Dear Valsa, I'm so very pleased that you found so much to like about my poem. Your review is completely insightful about how I felt when I wrote of her plight. Thank you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/16/2023 8:00:00 AM

Wow! This is a sad beauty, Lin, I love that pic too:) you took her quote to another level:) she'll love this one:)

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 8:04:00 AM

Hi Jo. Thanks so much for liking this one, even though it rings of sorrow. When I saw the painting, I knew where Constance's quote was taking me... not where it led me when I first read it. We never know along what path our thoughts will lead us.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/16/2023 6:44:00 AM

Wow! Lin, Your chosen quote inspired you to write such a well-written and heartfelt write. We all dream of love as you described, but most never find it. Nevertheless if one does, it would be well worth it, even if they lost it through unfortunate circumstances. Your last stanza paints such a sad picture. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. PS, Thanks for being the "lone" person to comment on my poem for the contest challenge. Have a nice day- Alexis

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 7:33:00 AM

Alexis, I don't always manage to comment on all the poems written by my friends, so I'm delighted that I found yours and left my thoughts. Love can be the most joyous emotion on earth, and then again it can be the reason for the most emotional pain we've felt. It's a risk, but one worth taking. The alternative? Never knowing what it was like to love someone, or to know their love in return. Thank you, my sweet friend for so many comments you've offered me. I hope all your days are good ones. Hugs.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/16/2023 5:23:00 AM

You always seem to write with such ease, Lin. regardless of the topic. Im jealous! I must admit though. I havent felt the feeling your poem describes since high school. Love has been no friend of mine.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/16/2023 5:28:00 AM

Good morning, Danny and thank you for thinking my poetry always flows easily. Sometimes finding the right words is like being drawn down in an undertow. Love can be friend or foe, taking us to the heights and depths of both.