The Notebook

He drew her ear to their story,
wishing to rouse her memory. 
He looked at her as he read her notebook, 
trying to change her puzzled look.

He chanted her name every morning, 
hoping that it could make a ring 
on festive night when they first met, 
her cosmic charm stole his breath.  

At times they played under the rain,
he planted her inside his brain.
Though she was rich and he was poor, 
true love has led him to her door. 

The mystic tale of their burning love,
the night they swore on stars above;
He showered her with a true love's kiss;
A kiss that even a flint would miss.  

Although they'd part, they'd reconcile,
she'd patch the wound in his smile; 
And in the end, they made a vow 
to hold on to their love somehow.

And though her memory was gone,
he'd not forget that she's the one; 
And though sometimes, he felt so lonely, 
he'd loved no one but her, her only.  

Together, their time had come to fade, 
beside each other, they have laid; 
The tale of their love lived forever
for it's inscribed with the glow of their ember.

May 2, 2023

A Brian Strand Premiere No 1214 Poetry Contest (5th place)
Sponsored By: Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Blodgett Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 5:40 PM
So loving and sensitive a write. You have penned a warm fire to our memories. Lonna
Roger  Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 6:36 PM
Thank you very much for the rich appreciation...
Ashley Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Dear Roger, this such a tender and moving poem. Such lovely and loving melancholy portrayed in the soft beauty this piece. So evocative and emotive.. simply splendid! Congratulations for your wonderful win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Roger  Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Thank you very much for the wonderful appreciation of my poem... It is worth the effort... I've passed this through at least three revisions...
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:52 AM
Oh gosh, this is incredibly beautiful, I love it. A fave for me.
Roger  Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 2:47 AM
Thank you very much... Inspired by the love story of Noah and Allie with a little spice to make it a poetic version...
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