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
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Date: 7/7/2017 4:39:00 PM
- Chris, this is really gorgeous !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 4:52:00 PM
Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you liked it.
Date: 7/7/2017 3:06:00 PM
Amazing, that's all!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 3:37:00 PM
Thanks John for always being so kind to me.
Date: 7/7/2017 2:48:00 PM
Didn't miss a beat Chris, You've made old Edgar proud.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 3:37:00 PM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate it my friend.
Date: 7/7/2017 2:36:00 PM
Just excellent Chris :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 3:37:00 PM
Thanks so much Gary.
Date: 7/7/2017 2:10:00 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.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 2:30:00 PM
Thanks Dale, that means a lot coming from a talented poet like you.
Date: 7/7/2017 1:52:00 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.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 2:30:00 PM
Thanks my friend, hey I'll try it but I can't guarantee anything. :) I am happy you liked this one.
Date: 7/7/2017 1:19:00 PM
Oh my word, Chris. Now, you are on a roll. This is absolutely beautiful. It really reaches the reader ! :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/7/2017 2:29:00 PM
Thank you so very much Heidi. I am happy you enjoyed this one. It was a fun one to write.
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