The Woman and the Fisherman

There was a young woman living by the sea.
Her house was on the shore owned by her family.
The house of a fisherman that was tall and slender,
Was built on an island opposite to hers.

It was a starry night when they met.
Fisherman was on water preying fishes with net.
He saw a woman drowning in the sea,
She was caught by his baits accidentally.

The fisherman came to save her;
Brought her home and offered food and water.
Under the moon,they laughed and talked,
Footprints marked the sand as they walked.

The moonlight flashed in both eyes,
Hidden feelings suddenly arise.
Hearts were pierced by Cupid's dart
Filled the place with love and art.

Came the sun rise and ended their night,
Woman needs to go home and leave his sight.
Poor young fisherman can’t defy;
Hugged her and kissed goodbye.

Days have passed but memories still in mind.
On the balcony she sits, staring on the opposite side.
So she went to the opposite island to see him,
But found fisherman and his wife and child with him.

The woman stepped back and went to the shore;
She drowned herself for life’s not good anymore,
But someone stopped her and grabbed her.
It was fisherman who gladly said “You came back” and pulled her out of the water.

Out spoke the woman, --”You’re now married, so let me die!”
“What? I’m not married, you’re telling a lie!”
“I went to your house and saw you with your wife and child!”
“That’s my twin brother”, the fisherman smiled.

Now, it’s the fisherman and the woman living by the sea,
In an island where they both dwell happily.
With the moon above, they exchanged their vows so quiet,
On a lovely night where the stars are bright.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Selfa Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 8:41 AM
As the theme of the contest says, it really is all about love! Congratulations Flora on your well-deserved win! :) -HANS
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February 6, 2016 at 6:20 AM
FLORA, Stopped by to congratulate you on your awesome poem. **SKAT**
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February 6, 2016 at 2:17 AM
Flora, Congratulations on your "it's all about love" win. Love LINDA
Vaso Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 9:21 PM
I loved the twist at the end, you surprised me there!!! Great write!
Nganga Avatar
April 26, 2014 at 3:16 AM
Lovely tale!may they live happily forever more!
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July 12, 2014 at 9:28 PM
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January 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM
A Fairy tale of tragedy tranquilized by genuine love Flora, better than the classics girl!!! Flora is a beautiful name, take care of it : ) J.A.B.
Gudez Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Thank you Justin :)
Khan Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Nice poem, good story, interesting twist. So much more meaningful that stray words. J
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January 29, 2014 at 6:50 PM
thank you Junaid :-)
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