The Maiden and the Blue Rose

The Maiden and The Blue Rose


There are no roses in shades of blue
But dare I say this is not true.
Maiden pure with silken skin
Awaits her Captain's home return

She waite on docks from morn till night
Her widow walk was lit with light.
She barely slept, she twisted hair,
She watched from hills for just one flare.

Her Captain's ship coming into shore
For his last trip, home evermore.
Their life together now begins
Two hearts promised, two lives entwined.

The Mariner's Ferry made the port
With frantic news to report.
Alas we couldn't do a thing..
We lost her in the turbulent wind.

The Maiden wept knees to the floor
“Oh, the Rose she cried in horror.
Her love now lost at sea to blame.
The “Blue Rose” sunken long lives her name.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
June 25, 2010 at 4:17 AM
Congratulations Jeralynn on your win in Mac McGovern's contest "The Blue Rose" Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM
so sad! Reminds me of those songs I listened to in the 70's about ships getting lost at sea.And remember the song Brandy? Luv, andrea
Devonshire Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Congratulations Jeralynn! Very nice poem about the Blue Rose -- creative approach. Soup mail in a moment. Love, Carolyn
Ajith Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 12:06 AM
creative writing with a sad ending.nice work.i enjoyed.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Congrats Jeralynn on your HM in the Blue Rose contest with this glorious write.. enjoy your special honor.. with luv.. Linda-Marie..
Johnson Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Oh a ship called "The Blue rose. How sad. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Mcgovern Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Jeralynn, congratulations on receiving an HM for your wonderful poem. I love the way you weave your artistry from the Captain to the loss of the Rose. Imaginative and extremely creative writing. Thank you.
Kendrick Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 5:39 AM
Great write that should be in the winner's circle..Good luck in the competition..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Belt Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 11:41 PM
I agree with P.D. sad...but a great write....good luck in the contest Jeralynn......Larry
A   Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 8:00 PM
what a sad write, enjoyed this one..P.D.
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