Without Anabel's Smile

Without Anabel's smile,
I am a forest without a tree,
a universe without its golden sun;
and with a loner's heart,
I'll forever search for my lovely and unseen star!
Without Anabel's smile,
I'm tossed by the storm...to be thrown into the sea!
and with little hope,I easily lose heart!   

Some women are easy to love,
and Anabel's name fits these tender words;
a real woman stands by her adored man, 
and gives him all she can...
Anabel...lovely Anabel,
everything turned awfully sad...
when our beautiful star fell
from the August sky to the silent earth!

Without Anabel's smile,
life becomes a flower without spring,
an empty hand that holds nothing;
and mine waits for her distant hands
to touch me and make me come alive...
and if destiny is kind, we will dance!

Anabel...untrue Anabel, prettier than an unreal goddess:
have you found another sweet-heart...and settled for less?

Copyright 2008 by Andrew Crisci
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Haick Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Andrew, just wanted to let you know, though it's two + years late, : ) this is is great! I was reading about the Canzone Form and chose one of the examples listed, which happened to be yours. Beautiful. Hope your weekend has been lovely. Always, Audrey
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July 4, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Wow what a great poem I'm sorry you had your heart broken, but there will be better days to come! Congratulations on your wonderful featured poem! Its Great!!!! Laura :)
Chu Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 5:56 PM
It's a real puffy piece with creative air. I felt sorry for you until the last lines. Those are better-man-lines. Real women are hunted by many and won by few. The sad part is in the game. If you catch her, she might not be real for you. The chase is endless and all along, that real one was next to you.
Schoch Avatar
June 30, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Wow! I love the form of this poem!!!
Christian Avatar
June 29, 2009 at 6:38 AM
congratulations on your poem being featured God bless you from diane
Brown Avatar
June 29, 2009 at 3:12 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Andrew. May you have many more.Love, Carol
Nutter Avatar
June 29, 2009 at 2:42 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured.
Tugaff Avatar
June 29, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Very inspiring and full of emotion. I enjoyed reading it. Congratulations. I have also a featured poem. Ernilando
Strand Avatar
June 29, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Andrew Rgds Brian
Jordan Avatar
July 20, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Very emotional poem that is full of admiration and love - I hope the stars are in your favor and your love is re-born - best wishes
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