Since You Been Gone

By the bank of a meandering stream
underneath the weeping willow tree,
Recall the endearing days of our dream
like the wily wind, whimsical and free.

Then the dark clouds rolled over our sky
In the pouring rains you got swept away,
The shrubs and the bushes knew not why
where and in whose arms you quietly lay.

Scouring the skies with the footloose moon,
Deep in the woods, across shimmering sea,
Oh, my forlorn heart vows to find you soon
lest falling prey to cruel time you forget me.

Waiting by the stream your name I often call
wailing underneath this weeping willow tree
all seasons, winter, spring, summer and fall,
From this dire fate do come and set me free.


"You broke my heart" Nicola Byme contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hamilton Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Great poem Abdul, nice to see this high on the winners list, very very nice word selection!
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 5:59 PM
Thanks John...very very nice comment!
White Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 3:22 AM
Congratulations on your win with this absolutely wonderful poem! That imagery is insane.
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Thanks a bunch, Darren.
James Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 2:21 AM
Well done Abdul! Congratulations!
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 6:01 PM
Thanks for your 'just' comment, James.
Burch Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 8:10 PM
Congratulations Abdul!! Well done!!:) hugs deb
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 6:02 PM
Hugs back to you Deb. Thanks
Smith Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 10:58 AM
Well done Abdul, congratulations deserved...
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 6:03 PM
Thanks Charlie.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 5:22 AM
"Then the dark clouds rolled over our sky" - great line. Heart broken through all the seasons. Congrats on your top win, Abdul!
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 6:02 PM
Thanks Kim.
Neumann Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 1:54 AM
Congratulations on you win. Broken hearts can be mended. Kai
Krampe Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 5:26 PM
Congrats on your win, Abdul.
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Thanks Agnes.
Garcia Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 4:42 PM
Father Time is the a most ferocious predator of them all. This is a wonderful poem and the third stanza was presented exceptionally well. Congrats on your placement
Mandani Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Thanks Phillip, appreciate your comment.
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