Moonlight On the Seine

We watched the moonlight on La Seine Glissading down in gold refrains But then, it seemed, the silence crept with old cliché's, we can't forget ... The moon's façade disguised the pain... C'est la vie, what would be gained to wish for things which can't remain ... But goodbye tears, are sometimes wept We watched the moon The same old songs are sung again Where lyrics speak in whispers, kept A déjà vu, that lingers yet Of love that left just sweet regrets We watched the moon
______________________________________ For the Contest: "C'est la vie"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Nance Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 8:46 AM
Congrats on a wonderful poem, it is like deju vu seeing you tops on another winners list :) always happy to see you there ;)
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 7:38 AM
Congratulations on your top spot win Carrie.
Taylor Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 7:06 AM
Nice going, Carrie. Congrats. xxxRalph
Mehta Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 6:16 AM
Congratulations on the top place win, carrie
Trichet Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 11:54 PM
Superb, loved it Carrie and congratulations
Schumacker Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 10:07 PM
Hi Carrie, Very moving poem. Nicely structured with sad images. I have only travelled on the Sein River in deep winter with heavy snow coming down. Paris will always hold a special dark magic taste of life for me. I love the place. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Earl
Haight Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Very nice poem, Carrie. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra
Yvonne Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 5:02 PM
I'm having a déjà vu, Congratulations on winning first place with this breathtaking write.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 4:59 PM
Love it, Congratulations.
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 3:21 PM
simply beautiful - many congrats on your top spot Carrie:-) Hugs jan xx
Brown Avatar
August 10, 2012 at 5:52 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#194" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Wonderful theme for the lyrical rondeau, GREAT win, Carrie. Congratulations on this gem.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM
WOW, beautiful, Carrie!! Congrats on another wonderful win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Grisetti Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM
lovely poem, Carrie. Congratulations on your win.
Williams Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Carrie congrats on your win, very good..David
Ramage Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Very nice Carrie. Congratulations on your win. I was just on the Seine in May. Take care Lee
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Congratulations Carrie another well deserved win xx
Eastman Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Congratulations on your win. Wonderful, wonderful write. You are very talented.
Brown Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 5:35 AM
A belated congratulations Carrie on your placement in Cyndi's "Un, Deux, Trois" contest. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:29 AM
Carrie congrats on your win..David
Dufresne Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM
c'est une piece de brilliance et tres beau ! Je l'aime beaucoup mon amie, Carrie! Thanks for the comment and as far as the oops..... c'est la guerre! :)
Kendrick Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Great work that reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this Sunday afternoon..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Peranteau Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 7:01 PM
An enchanting, yet melancholy write dear poet. I love when the poets, squeeze the French out of me...*smiles* Great write Carrie ! Have a wonderful week....much love, james
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 11:01 PM
hey, you chose rondeau too!! It's one of the best I've seen!! it simply glissades!!!
Andresen Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Carrie - I like this lovely written poem, a pleasure to read all your poem - always. - oxox Anne-Lise
Andresen Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM
ps. luck to you in contest!!!!
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