Terry O'Leary Poet Rhyme

The Lonely Spirit

Midst sweet perfume
           of youthful bloom,
                    the lonely spirit wars
and often cries
          and sometimes dies
                    in quest of her amour.

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 18, 2019 at 5:43 PM Hello Terry O'Leary, somtimes love is one sided and the other person gets hurt. When the other person does not love them back. Have a nice evening my friend.

Kathryn Collins May 6, 2016 at 8:05 AM Dearest Terry How addicting you are. This is heaven in your beloved outer space. "in quest for your amour" Old (stay away from that one) friend Kathy

Joan Donnelly Ellis March 14, 2016 at 2:25 PM Talented pen. 7 for sure.

Nette Onclaud February 25, 2016 at 3:00 AM stunning description of love, terry.. well done!..huggs

Bl Devnath February 21, 2016 at 9:47 AM Oh! silent mesmerizing music in silent heart where longing cries, dies in quest of amour, beautiful expression of secret love, bl

Nette Onclaud February 21, 2016 at 3:38 AM ohh, how lyrical the mood and longing of your piece, terry.. beautiful.. huggs

Cona Adams February 19, 2016 at 2:25 PM You are indeed a romantic. Write on!

Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 10:59 AM I see you speak the truth.

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2016 at 9:36 AM oh I really like this one. It reminds me of a challenge we had here using a certain pattern of verse. Or was it something you just came up with?

Debbie Guzzi February 19, 2016 at 9:16 AM Lovely image and slip rhyme! Light & Love

Poet Destroyer A February 15, 2016 at 2:40 PM Nice one. LINDA

Duke Beaufort February 14, 2016 at 9:18 AM Yes, the damage that is done in the quest for love can feel lethal to the ego. A big ouch!!

Ovidiu Bocsa February 12, 2016 at 1:29 PM Master of Rhymes, tres bien ! Lonely noble spirit of poetry, Un peu touche de la melanchoy Pour dire: Je ne regrette rien...

Lee Brownlee February 12, 2016 at 8:27 AM Beautiful poem. Thank you.

Bob Littell February 12, 2016 at 6:09 AM Terry, Your poem reminded me of my first unrequieted love - 5th grade - but no perfume.

Probir Gupta February 12, 2016 at 5:16 AM Small is beautiful. A poem that will abide...

James Marshall Goff February 11, 2016 at 9:47 PM True words, Terry! Say hi to your dear Mother for me!

Keith Bickerstaffe February 11, 2016 at 1:42 PM Well arranged and rendered! Subtle rhyming too. Well done Terry! Best wishes, Keith

Jean Murray February 11, 2016 at 1:23 PM Beautiful.

Athena Hoefs February 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM Very thoughtful poem.

Chrissie Morris Brady February 11, 2016 at 12:57 PM Very pretty.

Robyn Campbell January 30, 2016 at 9:11 AM Excellent. Love the wonderful flavor of your rhyme.

Pete Yuhas January 12, 2016 at 9:51 AM Very nice write Terry.

Bl Devnath January 8, 2016 at 9:03 AM In youthful age secret spirit wars within mind in unexpressed love. Beautiful poem my lovely friend. Loved always,bl