Star-Crossed Lovers

But her glass was more empty than full; Romeo left her a burden to pull. In the amber swirls she saw despair. ‘Twas then his dagger she did snare. Here in a dark and lonely tomb, she was a bride and he, her groom. She could not live without him; it would make her life too grim. Sad and crying, which way to turn? She felt the dagger’s sharp blade burn, As it slipped into her chest, all the while her love she professed. Soon her love appeared again amidst heaven’s lush green glen. Star-crossed lovers now shine at night; look at the sky and follow their light.
*Entry for Catie’s “And with a Sip” contest
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Guzzi Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 6:36 AM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 5:46 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in the "And With a Sip"contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Congratulations on your win, Carolyn. So many interpretations by the poets. I should have been more serious about it. Love, Joyce
Quigley Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Love the direction you took this. Congratulations
Chircop Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 4:40 AM
Wow ..this is such a beauty sweet Carolyn .. I love the last stanza so much... lovely..going tmfvs
Culverhouse Avatar
April 9, 2012 at 6:52 AM
sounds final....enjoyed reading your great work today!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
April 9, 2012 at 5:45 AM
Oh, I love the Romeo and Juliet take on the contest. It's brilliant. I hope you had a wonderful Easter. We had beautiful weather. Blessings, Rhonda
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 9:07 PM
you did it as a tragedy and you did wonderfully.
Edwards Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 8:51 PM
A lovely ending to Paula's 'and with a sip' poem Carolyn luv xxx Hugs
Sweetheart Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 6:46 PM
lovely words Carolyn.. a superb enchantment into another world of luv .. eternal.. so enjoyed this twist of words offered by sponsor Paula Swanson.. u did so well transposing them luv.. good luck.. hope u had a blessed Easter day..
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