Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Take Me, Oh This Soul Does Plead

Take me, oh this soul does plead

Once upon a midnight dreary, as I ponder weak and weary
Falling as a distant star comes reaching of my heart
Knees connect with fertile soil, darkness on this hour loyal
Twilight bid its fond farewell as evening spends its start
~
Chilled this open field a’ rest, facing east my own confess
Silence comes in wintered thoughts a’ calling to my mind
Lone is found this majesty, born mine lonely eyes to see
There upon the heavens form this beauty I do find
~
Reaching for your open hand, actions of an empty man
Seeking but the wisdom that shall lead me to your side
Grasping at the frosted air, evermore I long to share
In amongst these feelings glowing bright this velvet sky
~
Take me, oh this soul does plead, thee shall be my every need 
Endlessly I cherish every vision sent above
As a light does glisten free, when your smile my heart does see
Fending off this winter with the warmth of your sweet love


I was challenged to use the opening line of Poe’s “The Raven” 
“Once upon a midnight dreary, as I ponder weak and weary”
and create a love poem following the form, cadence and rhyming pattern of the line

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Anne-Lise Andresen July 7, 2017 at 4:39 PM - Chris, this is really gorgeous !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 4:52 PM Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you liked it.

John Hamilton July 7, 2017 at 3:06 PM Amazing, that's all! Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 3:37 PM Thanks John for always being so kind to me.

Charlie Smith July 7, 2017 at 2:48 PM Didn't miss a beat Chris, You've made old Edgar proud. Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 3:37 PM Thanks Charlie, I appreciate it my friend.

Gary Smith July 7, 2017 at 2:36 PM Just excellent Chris :) Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 3:37 PM Thanks so much Gary.

Dale Gregory Cozart July 7, 2017 at 2:10 PM First of all, the consistency of your rhyme is beyond impressive. I love the image of the falling star. I've read it now five times. fave. Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 2:30 PM Thanks Dale, that means a lot coming from a talented poet like you.

Darren White July 7, 2017 at 1:52 PM That's so cool :) I love that poem by Poe by the way. If I give you a line by Lorca, will you..... ;) Kiddin'. This is beautiful poetry my friend. Language, style, everything. That last stanza is a little jewel. Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 2:30 PM Thanks my friend, hey I'll try it but I can't guarantee anything. :) I am happy you liked this one.

Heidi Sands July 7, 2017 at 1:19 PM Oh my word, Chris. Now, you are on a roll. This is absolutely beautiful. It really reaches the reader ! :) Chris Green July 7, 2017 at 2:29 PM Thank you so very much Heidi. I am happy you enjoyed this one. It was a fun one to write.