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The Lovers

How gently darkness lays itself upon the restless sea
While breezes scented  cool and clean, are blowing wild and free
When moonlight's blush fades gradually and hides its ash white face
A thousand candles dimly lit, now frame the soft embrace

All through the night, with spirits bright as shameless dreams unfold
'till sunlight makes the darkness break to show the story told
Tempest waters calm and smooth, stillness now the sea
Sky and water, bound in love... as lovers, you and me



Written April 10, 2016

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Wendy Watson Date: 3/1/2020 10:03:00 AM Francis, I've no idea why I have not dipped into your poetry before now. I'm so glad that this was on Greg's list as it led me to read several of your beautifully composed poems. You are gifted with natural musicality and they were a pleasure to read. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 2/28/2021 5:19:00 PM Thank you, Wendy you are very kind. ...Fran

Sandra Haight Date: 1/25/2018 6:53:00 PM Francis, congratulations on another fine win for this beautiful poem! Sandra :) Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 1/25/2018 12:58:00 PM What melodic rhythm and imagery, a FAVE with me. Congrats on your well deserved win. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/25/2018 1:27:00 PM Thank you, Line. Glad to hear you enjoyed reading it. ...Fran

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 1/24/2018 10:36:00 AM Breathtakingly gorgeous winning piece Francis, congratulations on another win. Beautiful work! xomo :) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/25/2018 1:25:00 PM Thank you for the kind words, Maureen. ...Fran

Beautiful Scars Date: 1/24/2018 7:11:00 AM just gorgeous imagery, congrats :) -luloo Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/25/2018 1:24:00 PM Thank you, Laura. ...Fran

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/24/2018 5:53:00 AM As many have stated below, utterly gorgeous and superb, Francis, and I adored every level and layer of this romantic gem! Blessings and congrats on your FIFTH PLACE! Thank you so much for entering my contest! :-) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 1/25/2018 1:23:00 PM Thank you for hosting this contest, Gregory. And thank you for honoring this poem with a high placement among so many fine poets here on the soup! ...Fran

Laura Leiser Date: 12/19/2016 9:18:00 AM Lovely romantic write, Francis...congrats on your win :) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/16/2016 9:12:00 PM this was GORGEOUS, Francis. Utterly superb. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply

Gary Smith Date: 12/16/2016 10:34:00 AM Lovely poem Francis :) Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 10/12/2016 4:50:00 PM Absolutely, so beautiful, Fran, and my heartfelt congratulations for your well-deserved First Place Trophy win! Sandra Login to Reply

Beautiful Scars Date: 9/18/2016 6:02:00 PM Francis-just beautiful flow and remarkable rhyme-lovely poem...congratulations on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :)-luloo Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 9/18/2016 9:16:00 PM You are welcome, luloo! Thank you for hosting and for placing me among the winners! ... Fran

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/2/2016 8:06:00 PM Yes it was in the first contest that you could have put it, not the second one! I am trying to find a new poem of yours to read now. Let me go looking. Oh, and yes, it takes a while to understand things here. I took a good few months! Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 5/14/2016 1:59:00 PM Congrats on the win with this beautiful write Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 5/15/2016 8:14:00 AM Thank you for your kind words Broken Wings.

Susan Palli Date: 5/13/2016 11:46:00 AM Beautiful write! Congrats, Francis! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 5/13/2016 11:53:00 AM Thank you Susan.

Beautiful Scars Date: 5/13/2016 10:44:00 AM Francis, so romantic, I love it...Thank you for being a part of my contest and congrats on your top win! :)-luloo Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 5/13/2016 11:38:00 AM Thank you Laura.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/28/2016 9:09:00 PM hey, I remember this one of yours I faved a while back. Why the heck didn't you put it in my last contest? Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 4/29/2016 7:28:00 PM Sorry Andrea. I see now Part Two was already judged. I guess I'm pretty confused today. Still fumbling around figuring how everything works here on poetrysoup. Thanks again. Fran... Francis J Grasso Date: 4/29/2016 8:06:00 AM "Finding NEW Faves (Part Two of FAVES contest)"? The rules say "never faved by me before". I thought you Faved this one. I haven't figured out how to check that yet. I actually did enter it and then removed it when I read the rules, (a second time :) ). If it is eligible I would love to enter it. Thanks for the heads up. Fran...

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/21/2016 10:17:00 PM Stunning write, Francis, a graceful bond... linda Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 4/22/2016 9:22:00 PM Thank you for the wonderful complement Linda. Fran...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/17/2016 7:28:00 PM I also have done love poems for the moon, the sea and/or the sun! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 4/18/2016 10:36:00 PM You have done so much work! Right now I just look at one of your pages and pick a title I like. Every one has been a pleasure to read. Fran...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/17/2016 7:27:00 PM WOWOWOW< this is really good. I see TEASDALE got to YOU too. FAVING this gem. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 4/18/2016 10:26:00 PM Thank you Andrea. Yes, Teasdale got to me years ago. I read most of her rhymes dozens of times. I like to read Khalil Gibran as well. I like his insight on things. He has written some beautiful really short, short stories. Fran...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/17/2016 7:26:00 PM It is so nice to meet someone who also loves Sara Teasdale. She was one of my all time favorites growing up. let me read your poem now. Login to Reply