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Their Love Burned Bright

She eyed him toiling 'round the palace grounds He glanced at her, the pace slowed down at times They knew the love they felt was out of bounds They even might be hung for such a crime No matter how denied, their love burned bright They made a sacred vow to see it through Despite the rules and laws, their love felt right The flame inside them danced to life renewed 'Twas at the height of fiery passion pure Her father heard of what his daughter'd done He grew to hate this common worker sure Who'd come to mock his daughter and make fun The standard way to end these kinds of tales ~ Kings throw their daughters' lover-boys in jail... ...Gendarmes...s'il vous plait... La fin

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/4/2019 11:04:00 AM

This sonnet is probably in tribute to what actually happened. I am pretty sure the commoner should have been more careful. Nice touch - the Latin at the end.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/4/2019 11:19:00 AM

Did you mean 'Latin' or 'La fin?' -- Not quite sure. Either way, appreciate your support, Caren. :) gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/2/2019 8:08:00 PM

G'day Gershon … enjoyed your sonnet Gershon, for both the sad love story and easy reading - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/2/2019 9:40:00 PM

Glad you liked the story, Lindsay. Appreciate all of your support! :) gw

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/2/2019 2:28:00 PM

How sad when true love fails because of stubborn laws, I agree, they should run with it, Love the poem,

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/4/2019 11:18:00 AM

Indeed, they should (run for it / Love)! Thanks for your feedback, Pixie. Appreciated ~ gw