Jack Horne Poet Blank verse

Sweet Rose

~"O my love, my wife!
Death, that hath suck'd the honey of thy breath
Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty."-

Oh, prithee wake and kiss thy husband dear;
Come hither, take my hand and pray arise;
If thou art flesh or spirit, thou art mine;
A plague then be on cursed fortunes vile;  
Thou lovest me no more; thou breathest, nay,
No more. Sweet rose, thou art wilted in full bloom;
And if thy bosom art forever stilled,
Then heaven bestill mine.

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Sara Kendrick August 20, 2011 at 9:50 AM This one is so romantic in the old English ...Enjoyed reading this morn..You need to write us more of these..Thanks for your faithfulness in stopping by..Sara

Judy Ball July 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM WoW! This is so touching. So poignant. From one to seven I give it a 10. Truly great. God Bless, JB

James Foulk July 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM a wonderful and well written piece of fine poetry. thank you for commenting on Memories of Woolworth's. I use to work next door to woolworth's at this Place called H.L. Green which was also a dime store chain as a stock boy. i made 90 cents an hour. I glad i brought back some memoires.

Carolyn Devonshire July 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM Wow! Superb, Jack. I would swear Shakespearewrote this himself. Way to go, dear friend. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM magnificent piece Jack.. u did so wonderful with the word vernacular expected for the contest .. beautiful emotion ..good luck in the contest my friend..luv..

Johnny Sumler July 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM Reads like a monumental classic! You truly extended your craft and creativity with beautiful verse in this stellar form! I tip my hat to you mate, excellent entry.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM What more could I ask for today? It is a beautiful day the sun shining and birds singing. Thank you for sharing your awesome poetry with us Jack. Love, Carol

Kash Poet July 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM Wonderful write here jack..very passionate one.Best wishes.

Francine Roberts July 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM that was truly beautiful, such a sweetly romantic piece