Diane Locksley Poet Ballade

Searching For Prince Charming - Ballade

Was it loneliness that convinced me to pursue
Yet one more futile try, another mismatched mate
The years pass quickly and the choices become few
On eligibility’s scale I fail to rate
A magical connection I cannot create
My heart grows fatigued, a feeling so alarming
Should I place my future hopes in the hands of fate
Many are alone; where do you hide, Prince Charming
 
I’m weary of searching yet feel I must renew
The “frogs” say it’s my fault, but I recriminate
I only kiss them hoping my dreams would come true
No princes emerge; they only retaliate
By leaving me alone on weekends with no date
Do they realize it’s my ego they’re harming
Happily ever after endings I inflate
Many are alone; where do you hide, Prince Charming
 
For years I’ve sought you out and now I think I’m through
This path I have traveled I am forced to negate
Just like the fly that escaped when the frog’s tongue flew
Blessings of solitude I once did understate
So now I’ll just accept this solitary state
A stone fortress around my heart I’m now arming
The seasons have flown past and I fear it’s now too late
Many are alone; where do you hide, Prince Charming
 
Efforts expended but results do not equate
I realize it’s only myself I’ve been harming
No longer will I ask, questioning does abate
Many are alone; where do you hide, Prince Charming

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Debbie Guzzi March 13, 2011 at 1:58 PM I'm with YOU, boy is this hard going or what LOL and after a bit as you say perhaps "company?" is not all it's cracked up to be!BIG HUGS!! Congrad's on a fine fine write! Light & Love

Nette Onclaud March 10, 2011 at 8:25 PM of shining mythic grandeur, caryl... a well-deserved high win in the contest..:) huggs, nette

Robert Pettit March 10, 2011 at 5:55 PM An absolutely superb write. Congratulations on winning in the contest.

Caryl Muzzey March 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM A wonderful write. Congratulations on your third place win with this lovely Ballade. Caryl

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM wow, I really love this one. And that was cool to make it TO a Prince Charming. THis one had a modern quality to it which made it very readable! Congratulations. Luv, andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta March 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM Though you have used Prince in the refrain but it's quite lovely modern ballade, Congrats on your third place win, Diane

Carol Sunshine Brown March 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM Oh this is a classic Diane. Enjoyed this so much. Congratulations on your win in Catie's contest. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire March 10, 2011 at 8:42 AM This is so enchanting. Congratulations on another win with this great ballade. Love, Carolyn

Elaine George March 10, 2011 at 8:28 AM Loved this Ballade the first time I read it, dear Diane. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie

Joyce Johnson March 10, 2011 at 7:53 AM Yes indeed, they seem to have dwindled in numbers. Congratulations LDiane. This was charming. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 10, 2011 at 7:13 AM Congrats Diane on your big win in Catie's contest with this great Ballade.. enjoy luv..

Ravindra K Kapoor March 10, 2011 at 5:26 AM A brilliant piece of writing and expressions full of hopes and despairs. Its a gem you have created and a very well deserving win in the contest. It was a pleasure reading this lovely poem full of emotions. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra....Diane Locksley

James Fraser March 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM Terrific Ballade Diane. It reminded me of the song "Prince Charming" by Adam and the Ants....:)

Jslambert Mister Roboto March 4, 2011 at 12:48 PM Very good peice. I can feel the emotion in your words. I think the majority of people have felt this way at some point in their lives.

Elaine George March 1, 2011 at 12:31 AM Very creative Diane. Wonderful Ballade. Lainie

Carol Sunshine Brown February 28, 2011 at 6:40 AM Congratulations on your win in John's contest Diane. Love, Carol

Elaine George February 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM Brilliant Ballade, Diane. Such a difficult form to do and you have mastered it. Many congrat's on your FIRST PLACE WIN. Lainie

Wilma Neels February 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM Diane congratulations on your win in John's contest, love Wilma

Caryl Muzzey February 27, 2011 at 11:26 AM Congrats on your win with this wonderful piece. I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Kabuteng P.Ink K. February 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM Super congrats on this very moving ballade, Diane-- this was a wonderful take on the form-- way to go :)

John Heck February 27, 2011 at 6:28 AM CONGRATS, Diane! Peace always, John

Robert A. Dufresne February 27, 2011 at 6:12 AM someone asked my former pastor once ..."not being married...aren't you lonely?" He replied..."I would much rather be lonely ...than wish I were." Congratulations on your fine win here, Diane.

John Loving Iii February 27, 2011 at 3:02 AM where did my dates go? in my gas tank. i wish i could be someones prince charming but dating i can't afford in this economy. too bad you can't lower your standards and it's too bad that i can't raise my standing. or else maybe we would do fine. John Henry Loving III

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2011 at 12:15 AM Hey, WAY TO GO, Diane. And gosh, you could use it in the Ballade contest as well! SAdly, Prince Charming is a VERY good hider!!

Kory Calhoun February 26, 2011 at 11:06 PM Whoa! Do you write professionally? This is beyond great. I read it 3 times. I couldn't rhyme like this if my life depended on it. LOL. Really...I'm serious. This Ballade is so..uh...brilliant. Mr. Heck made all the right choices. Congrats on your #1 WIN in Mr. Heck's contest. Best wishes, KC

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