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The One Called Michelle

I searched only to find, days more survived, th'n wooed by life, asking the heavens why. Her name held a promised vow.. likened to a solitary bell, from tall steeple's climb, oh, how far I fell.. for one called Michelle. I'll meet you in starlight again.. if rightful universe is willing, to lend a helping hand. Maybe, just maybe, if they hear me praying, where winged angels go singing.. her laughing eyes still playing. Night passes on, awaiting tomorrow's dawn, somewhere a lone bell still ringing, where queen takes pawn. Two lover's lips willing to relearn, whispered in a wishing well, softest voice' heralding a return, the one called Michelle..

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/19/2021 11:32:00 AM

very romantic and even a bit Poe-ish!!! Sure enjoyed this one from you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/16/2021 1:15:00 PM

I love that second verse, feel as though we climbed into the steeple and then fell. Wow! Great!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/16/2021 3:31:00 AM

You undid my soul Richard with this beautiful sound, and you thought that words were silent Huh, who knew, sending bell sounds your way, hope it is delivered with lots of TLC, your way :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/15/2021 5:55:00 PM

Well I have a special affinity for that name :) and I love the swooping rhymes and hopeful ending, a majestic serenade of violins and moonlight-

Quoth Theraven
Date: 9/15/2021 8:48:00 PM

Michelle, Thankyou, it's a musical name to be sure. The one named in the poem, perhaps only a trick of light. Though death by a thousand love cuts never hurt so good. -Richard

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 9/15/2021 5:22:00 AM

Your words play like a Schubert liede, without the need for music. Delightful and uplifting. Well done, Richard.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 9/15/2021 8:40:00 PM

Geoffrey, Thanks, though I don't know Schubert as well as you. There's a lightness in my heart, it never gave up, only grew fonder. -Richard

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/14/2021 9:35:00 AM

Oh , she sounds special. So well written Richard . I hope you are well :)

Quoth Theraven
Date: 9/15/2021 8:36:00 PM

Heidi, Thank you, from a time when romance bloomed and died. Between the lines, the heart lives on. -Richard

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/14/2021 12:03:00 AM

Richard, there is always THE ONE The one who our hearts did capture.. The one we hold in starlit rapture. A fav for this poetess. It is astoundingly beautiful. Should be a POTD.... Panagiota xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/12/2021 4:52:00 PM

Hello Richard ... a sad but quite romantic verse for never ending love written with feeling - thank you Richard - Lindsay

Quoth Theraven
Date: 9/15/2021 8:30:00 PM

Lindsay, Thanks, the stories in life that write themselves. Though the ending was never in my hands to hold. -Richard

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/12/2021 6:08:00 AM

Wishing well echoes the love for Michelle. Love calls, Richard.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 9/15/2021 8:26:00 PM

Vijay, Yes, it always has. Cyrano's story, the quintessential romantic hero. Perhaps Roxane will sees through to a true heart. -Richard