FJ Thomas Poet Rhyme

One Syllable Workout

I stare where he once stood
Shocked he is here no more
I wait to see him at the door
But hope has done no good 

Where is the love he once swore was mine
This day each year he'd hold me through the eve
Thoughts of when we wed shared as we dine
Where's the man who once said he would not leave

Now with just the dim lit moon as friend 
I sit and wait for him to turn the bend
To keep sane my loss of love I must pen
And pray we'll meet when I reach my end

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Juliet Ligon August 4, 2022 at 8:38 AM Wow, each word is one syllable, and yet you were able to create this gem! FJ Thomas August 16, 2022 at 5:08 PM It was a brain workout for sure lol. Thank you Juliet. Rough month, hoping to be on a bit more.

Honestly J.T. May 3, 2018 at 9:57 AM Nice job; -JT FJ Thomas May 3, 2018 at 4:45 PM Thank you James :)

Gershon Wolf January 30, 2018 at 10:22 PM This poem went right through me. Hit me right in the gut. I didn't even realize that all the words were one-syllable the first time I read it. Hats off to you, my friend. Best, Gershon FJ Thomas January 31, 2018 at 11:40 AM Dear Mr Wolf thank you very much for the attention you've given me; I am most grateful.

Eileen Manassian January 29, 2018 at 2:48 AM OH....don't reach your end ever, Shadow, but what an ending to this poem of longing. Beautiful. FJ Thomas January 29, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thank you Eilee. I've seen many women in their sorrow get angry, for a time, after the loss of their husband; and I can somewhat understand why. So this was for them.

Rhoda Tripp January 15, 2018 at 8:04 PM This is fascinating, Shadow. Almost as difficult as "fem bogstaver" (five letter words), which you nailed, by the way. Great write. FJ Thomas January 16, 2018 at 8:12 AM Lol definitely easier than the fem! Thanks Rhoda :)

Edward Mccall January 7, 2018 at 4:54 PM You are so talented Shadow. Such a beautiful poem written with one syllable words. Solid proof that less can be so much more. Well penned indeed. FJ Thomas January 9, 2018 at 12:11 PM I am very humbled by your compliment Edward. That means a lot to me.

Joanna Daniel December 24, 2017 at 7:18 AM This is really amazing stuff, Shadow, with just one syllable words, wow!! loss of love is good if it gives birth to such awesome poetry;) FJ Thomas December 24, 2017 at 8:18 PM Hey there Jo! Thank you :)

Susan Ashley December 22, 2017 at 6:35 PM A well crafted poem of one-syllable words deftly done Shadow. This sadly beautiful poem, with lovely rhyme and rhythm, depicts your lost love like a 'shadow of the past'... An elegant and eloquent write my friend.. ~Susan FJ Thomas December 22, 2017 at 8:02 PM Susan you give such beautiful comments. Thank you so much.

Pandita Sietesantos December 20, 2017 at 2:40 PM It is devastating when love is lost; but if it was truly meant to be, the loved one will return. If not, you may find an even greater love! What an excellent piece written with one syllable words that flow so smoothly from your pen! Your talent shines, my friend. Best wishes. Pandita FJ Thomas December 20, 2017 at 3:34 PM That is so very kind of you Pandita; thank you.

John Gondolf December 20, 2017 at 11:46 AM Very nicely written, Shadow, this looks like it must have been quite a challenge. John FJ Thomas December 20, 2017 at 11:51 AM Honestly John it was much easier than the 5 letter poem we just finished! lol thank you again dear John.

Chris Hagy December 19, 2017 at 9:29 PM Well crafted, sad and beautiful...I believe that love will be reunited :) FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 9:36 PM As do I Chris :) Thank you

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2017 at 5:38 PM YOu did a really good job using only one syllable words. And it is quite smooth flowing!! FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 6:01 PM Thank you Andrea. Definitely wasn't as easy as I thought it would be going into it lol.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 19, 2017 at 2:15 PM This is so sad. So well crafted and eloquent. xomo FJ Thomas December 19, 2017 at 3:31 PM Thanks Maureen :) I once saw a contest for poems with only one syllable words. I didn't enter but it sounded like fun to try ;)