Larry Smith Poet Quatrain

That Willow Tree

We stood there so close together
holding onto elusive dreams.
We knew the choice wasn't whether
we loved; rather, to what extremes.
I thought you thought we were meant to be.
You thought I thought love came easily,
but I was there to see you smile
under that willow tree.

I knew we were tempted to stay;
who would have thought we'd been this bold?
The truth was more than we should say;
as some things are best left untold.
I hoped you hoped a kiss might move me.
You hoped I hoped love came patiently,
but I was there to see you cry
under that willow tree.

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 12, 2010 at 11:48 AM Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Larry. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol

Myishia Williams September 10, 2010 at 11:13 PM NYCE

Poet Destroyer A September 9, 2010 at 5:07 PM Congradulations on having your poem featured Larry, I am pleased to have read this, enjoyed, and best wishes to your upcoming days..P.D.

Carol Sunshine Brown September 9, 2010 at 10:55 AM Congratulations Larry on your win in Tavarus Moreland's contest "Is She The One". Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown September 7, 2010 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Larry. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 3, 2010 at 2:12 PM Congrats Larry on your HM in Tavarus's contest.. an amazing write.. wonderful win.. enjoy your honor so special..with luv..

Larry Smith May 31, 2010 at 4:46 AM Dr.Ram Mehta - thank you for the comment. The tenderness was the goal, I think. Larry

Dr.Ram Mehta May 30, 2010 at 5:59 PM A nice passionate poem, soft and tender