Shadowed Path

Thru a shadowed path, down a shadowed lane
Two lovers walk, the moonlight to gain.
The beauty of the walk is as beauteous as their love,
Shared thru a kindness, a reverence, and the touch of a hand.

A meadow comes into sight to eventually espy
Mists swirl in mystery as they begin to walk by.
But a fragrant rose pulls them, their attention drawn 
Thru the gates of an old house they gently begin forth

Who in love lived here long ago, now unseen?
What trials, what future, had they seen?
Their love built a life, and of course this home
Would that their lives could be so generously strewn.

Two lovers that lived so very long ago
And thru the years were repeatedly, celebrated so.
Now, two more have come as the man goes on bended knee
He picks the rose and delivers it up with a ring

He has bought this old house, a glorious old thing
To inspire her to wife, to repeat once more, an old beautiful dream
May the tale of this house and the old love it has seen
Inspire a new couple to a great life once again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 7:36 AM
Hi Carol, I'm happy I came across your beautiful and romantic poem this morning. I'm sure it's hard for you to believe that 10 years have gone by since you wrote this gem...2012 was the year I first came to PS. Scrolling down and seeing the names of poets sure brings back memories...I hope you are well and still writing. Rhonda xx
Brown Avatar
August 16, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Congratulations on your placement in P.D.'s "Second Chance" contest Carol. Sorry for the belated congratulations but so much going on at this time. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 13, 2012 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations Carol xx
Williams Avatar
August 13, 2012 at 1:54 AM
Carol congrats on your win..David
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August 13, 2012 at 1:44 AM
CAROL....congratulations with your awesome second chance poem. Thank you for the support..luv~PD
Duncan Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Very nicely done Carol,,,, I can see why you won ! blessings ;},,,, Debbie,
Brown Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 11:40 AM
A belated congratulations on your placement in Nikko's contest Carol E. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Congrats Carol on your win!Enjoyed the read.
Rozario Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Wonderful poem Carol...many congrats on your win!
Williams Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 2:31 AM
Carol congrats on your win..David
K. Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Hi Carol :)! This was really such a sweet and romantic write and as I read it, I sure was happy to know that this happy cycle would continue-- this is a read that just gives a pleasant feeling afterwards, thanks for that and for entering this in my contest! Super congrats to you :D
Hunter Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Many love poems are too cliche for my taste. This is AWESOME!
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 9:34 PM
and so it goes. on and on and on. that's the story of love. Wonderful, Carol.
Andresen Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Carol this is so beautiful...I have read it twice to myself....Afterwards I have to read it to my husband to. - Love it! - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
O'Leary Avatar
May 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Beautiful sentiments... :-)) Terry
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