Phantom Lovers

Phantom Lovers

      Where pallid wraiths gather in sylvan shade,
      Their whisperings sound in the grey cloaked air,
      As down fog walled paths to unsounding glade
      They walk, hand in hand, with muted footfall there.
      No shadows cross this dull and dampened land,
      No daylight infuses the hidden sky.
      No far distance beyond their chilled breath’s span
      As you and I glide, silent, passing by

       Long spent is the world of our secret tryst,
       A time apart when we would wander  
       And so to find the place where we first kissed
       Where wetted leaves in gentle measure
       Drip and fogs of time enfold earth and sky,
       In this veiled and hidden world, you and I.


         Adapted from my poem 'Fog' (03/09/16)

        Barry Stebbings
         10/29/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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November 30, 2018 at 2:15 PM
WoW! This is exceptional Barry. Beautiful imagery and a feeling of an enduring forbidden love that defies the passage of time. Bravo my friend.God Bless, JB
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December 7, 2018 at 4:42 AM
Thank you very much, Judy. The enduring theme of timeless love. // Barry
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November 21, 2018 at 2:48 PM
Wow this is impressive Barry!...The imagery sets an emotional stage that leads to the enchantment of a secret love! Beautifully composed Barry!
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November 23, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Thank you for your comment, Connie. Very much appreciated. // Barry
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November 10, 2018 at 12:14 PM
Mesmerizing and I related to it, some vague memory thing, but as a feeling. I enjoyed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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November 12, 2018 at 10:26 AM
Thank you very much, CayCay. // Barry
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November 9, 2018 at 7:16 AM
A mysterious and beautiful poem Barry :) Well written!
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November 10, 2018 at 8:57 AM
Thank you, Heidi. // Barry
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October 30, 2018 at 3:42 PM
Barry, this is a hauntingly beautiful piece! Janice
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November 1, 2018 at 8:18 AM
Thank you very much, Janice, I am pleased you enjoyed it. // Barry
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November 1, 2018 at 8:18 AM
Thank you very much, Janice, I am pleased you enjoyed it. // Barry
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