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Paradise Lost

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When sultry ripples take a hold Replacing naive dreams And fantasy becomes so bold Seductive in its schemes It moves into her mundane life And tempts her with such skill That she would follow anywhere Against her weakened will On soaring moonbeams she does fly She mingles with the stars And cushioned clouds become her bed Seduction holds no bars Loved and wooed by many She wows the globe’s elite Life is just a game for her A playground at her feet Sips champagne under starry skies She dines with kings in Greece Moves like Bardot in Monte Carlo Goes au naturale` in Nice But true love does elude her Wrong choices to defeat Gambles sometimes take a turn Taste bitter from the sweet Evening shadows enter Before darkness takes its toll And Paradise was just a lie When naïve dreams did fall

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Elaine George

Date: 4/30/2018 8:05:00 PM

So beautiful and alluring with much to ponder. Thank you for sharing, Maria

Maria Williams
Date: 5/1/2018 1:21:00 AM

Thanks so much Elaine both for the visit and excellent comments, I truly appreciate it.....Maria xxx

Thomas Hsi

Date: 7/28/2017 8:33:00 AM

I wanted to read another one of your excellent poems, and I was not disappointed. Your poetry is beautiful and the painting and song match wonderfully.

Maria Williams
Date: 7/28/2017 9:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Thomas, I am so glad that you liked this one. I really appreciate your visit and lovely comments...Maria

Afzal Nusker

Date: 6/25/2017 12:38:00 AM

A single word to describe this poem is profound.

Maria Williams
Date: 7/28/2017 9:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Afzal, I really appreciate your visit and lovely comments my friend....Maria

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 6/16/2017 3:35:00 AM

This is very strong stuff. And when the moon beams deliver only champagne, the thirst for meaning cannot be quenched. Take care, Kai

Maria Williams
Date: 6/16/2017 5:54:00 AM

Too much superficial, and letting true love slip by seems to be the norm sometimes, resulting in missing out altogether. Sad that. Thanks for the visit and comment Kai, I really appreciate it. Take care...Maria

Paul Callus

Date: 5/15/2017 7:51:00 AM

You have delivered a lovely and meaningful poem, Maria. The main character in all this is a reflection of many young women who enjoy life to the full, but fail to experience true love. With hindsight, they might realize that they could have had both! ~ Both picture and music are lovely. Regards // paul

Maria Williams
Date: 5/16/2017 9:03:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul, as usual I really appreciate your visits and comments.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 5/15/2017 7:50:00 AM

Oh I really liked the moonbeams stanza, what amazing imagery. And the rest just flows, such a pleasure to read.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/16/2017 9:01:00 PM

Thanks so much Scott, I'm so glad you liked it.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/14/2017 5:22:00 AM

Good Morning Maria. Paradise lost indeed. The music you share and attach is beautiful and tranquil. Your words are well crafted and expressed. Your ending two stanza's say it all and are powerful. Honestly. Well done completely and entirely.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/14/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thank you so much Lisa, I really do appreciate your lovely visits and comments.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/13/2017 5:34:00 AM

Maria, this is simply awesome. I read it twice already and I marvel at the way you let her life unravel in front of our very eyes with that middle stanza marking the tipping point and, ironically, "at her feet' announcing her very fall to come. Like the French say 'C'est du pur génie!' 'It's pure genius!' beautifully crafted with the perfect music and picture to enhance this work of art which I am promptly and happily putting in my favorites. A big 7:) Amitiés

Maria Williams
Date: 5/13/2017 5:40:00 AM

Wow !!Anne -Marie what a summation of this.Thank you so much, for the high rating and fav. I really look forward to your visits and lovely comments, and of course the little french lessons on the way too. Now i've learned something new in French. So lovely. xxx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/13/2017 2:37:00 AM

Maria, this is wonderful! Being rich and famous means nothing if you don't have a true love to share it with. I love your poem and the picture goes so well with your poem. 7 ; )

Maria Williams
Date: 5/13/2017 3:09:00 AM

Thanks Connie, So glad you liked it. Hope you liked the music too. Keep well - have a great Mum's day...Maria

Darren White

Date: 5/12/2017 12:45:00 PM

Wowowow my friend! How wonderful is this poem! Those final two stanza's alone are a little gem, and they could very well stand on their own. Fantastic, Maria :)

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 10:05:00 PM

So glad that you liked it Darren, and I agree the final two stanzas are the most powerful. One must always consider carefully which road in life to take. Be always guided by the true light. Thanks for visiting my dear , I always appreciate your fine comments. Maria xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/12/2017 10:07:00 AM

This is beautiful Maria ...it flows so well with the music.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 10:26:00 AM

Sorry Tim, my comment to Chris ended up here. Nevertheless, i'm so flattered that you like this. Thank you for the visit and lovely words.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 10:23:00 AM

Thanks so much Chris, I always look forward to your lovely comments, and it puts a huge smile on my face, thank you. Now let me see, the lovely woman in red -Would that be the lovely lady that you have those long breakfasts with everyday?

Chris Green

Date: 5/12/2017 10:03:00 AM

This was so good Maria. This poem took me away. I love how you built her up, showed her ways, how she plays and then showed the dark side of her life, that she still can not find true love. The music was beautiful as well. I wrote a poem about a woman in a red dress standing on a balcony, but she found love in the end. Go figure huh? Really nice though, this read smoothly and melodically and the rhymes were perfect. You are very talented

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 10:26:00 AM

Frederic Parker

Date: 5/12/2017 10:02:00 AM

A wonderful read dear poet the piano added to it giving a feeling of intimacy

Maria Williams
Date: 5/12/2017 10:30:00 AM

Hi Frederic, thanks for the lovely comment and visit. So glad you enjoyed it.