My Lady

Poe-esque I hope

My lady stands in the night

Amidst the early winters chill

Staring faithfully to the stars

 

To her chest she clutches

A worn and weathered tome

It's pages long lost to time

 

But she remembers

She remembers lines of hope

And of sadness

Of prophecies long lost

 

She remembers times of love

And the lack thereof

 

This book she clutches

To her bosom tightly

As ivy climbs her steady form

 

The book of her life

Her forgotten memoires

She holds in keeping

Until the ivy

Claims them both

Author's Note

This was written about a statue in front of my fiance's house

Reviews

[Imperfection]

You've drawn a very fine picture with well chosen words. And I think this picture is going to stay with me for a long time.

The book of her life

Her forgotten memoires

She holds in keeping

Until the ivy

Claims them both

The ending is superb.
I really liked this one. Lots.

[Emily B]

You've done a great job. With the form, with the image, and with emulating Poe's style. Good luck with the contest!

[NJ Schneider]

I really liked it James. The imagery was amazing. Very very well done.

[Bubo]

Such a vivid picture of this statue clinging to a book........of all that she has.
Felt such a lonely road.
Really enjoyed this piece by you.

[chr66is]

Very good piece. I figured it was about a statue. I thought it was very creative and thoughtful. The imagery was good. I can imagine what she looks like and how it feels to see her. Nice job!
Peace,
Chris

[Paula M. Potter]

I can just picture it you word were very well put. Beautiful yet sad in its own way.

[Ken Simm.]

Flows very well and for "an attempt" it has just the right amount of gothic. I like this, a lot. Ken.

[Chris Barker]

Great poem! And I really like that you got this from a statue.

[TamiViolet]

I'm caught in the moment, James. Memories.......they're there, but in a different dimension of space and time....'until the ivy claims them both.' Enchanting.

[Jenny Davis]

Fantastic poetry! I like the wrap up in the end lines...it really paints everything well and tight :)

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Wow. This is amazing. Great Imagery.



Great Write.