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Then Came War

Somewhere down in Texas the moon is shining bright. Lovers sigh and wonder why they are blessed this night. The same moon shines on a broken heart As she stands beside this fresh dug hole. Tears fall gently as she seeks his soul, While the silver moon tears her apart - She leans upon the gravedigger's cart, And listens for the funeral roll. It was long ago - Well, long ago it would seem, They laughed and loved and married. It was not a dream. Then came war - an endless war - Now tears fall upon his grave. 4/21/2017 For contest Three Style III for Laura Loo

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Aled Cymro

Date: 4/24/2017 12:39:00 PM

i loved the idea that the same moon shines upon us all. Whether one is in the depth of despair or in the transports of great joy. The only thing that bothersd me, a small thing, is that the poem starts with a rhyming scheme and ends as blank verse. This may be on purpose with a good reason for it.

Larry Bradfield
Date: 4/24/2017 1:27:00 PM

Thank you Aled!..The poem was entered into a contest which features three styles of poetry. The third style is non rhyming ...... 3. One sedoka: syllable count: 5-7-7-5-7-7 (no rhyme scheme)