Romance

~ a love poem written in a Lai form ~

 

art ~ garmash

 

~~~

Mesmerized it’s true

by your eyes of blue

one glance

and I can’t construe

what one look will do

perchance

this is love, though new

I should give in to

romance

 

It could be divine

if your love were mine

thoughts of

your kiss sweet like wine

as our hearts entwine

in love

I’ll watch for a sign

the stars to align

above

 

Still, if the night grew

stars bid us adieu

your glance

stirs me through and through

what else can I do

but chance

something perhaps true

for me and for you…

romance

~~~

Author's Note

The Lai is a french form of poetry. Each verse consists of nine lines with a syllable count of 5/5/2/5/5/2/5/5/2 and a rhyme pattern of aa/b/aa/b/aa/b.

Reviews

[Saddam]

every time you write that's a new form and style and most of all a unique concept. I learn from you new forms and try them to do...but failed... That is the true romance which i feel right now.
Beautiful....nah... splendid art you have to describe. thanks for sharing. Love you.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for supporting my poetry. I appreciate you. As far as forms go, keeping trying them - they can be fun :) Julie

[wordman]

well I don`t know one from the other but I`m learning from you

[Frieda P]

Pretty form of poetry and you do it so luverly as always Julie. :-)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Frieda! :) Julie

[Frieda P]

I can't rhyme to save my life, you did good. :-)

[redflutterby]

I love the different forms you use and the magnificent art work as well. Your words float in the essence of all that is love....beautiful Julie!! ;-)

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. Hugs, Julie

[Scott Metro]

Once again your heart shines..!!
YES....take that chance..it could be bliss for you.
A lovely write..your stirrings are easily felt by the reader.
Very nice Princess..
Admiration.
Scott

[MsJewel]

Thank you sweet Scott! :) Julie

[Scott Metro]

My pleasure always..
Scott

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. Nice use of the Lai type poem. Artwork and poetry was amazing. A wise person don't allow romance, dance and song to leave their heart. No weakness in the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you! :) Julie

[Dhaye]

Wow! Ms. Julie, I have learned another form of poetry today. I can't sleep until I make my own version of this. Your page is really educational. There's no doubt you are one of the most admired writers here. Count me as one of your fans.

I like the concept. Exceptional word choice. Applause for you!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the wonderful comment and compliment. You made my night. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this form. It is one of my favorites - because it reads almost like a song and it's very simple once you get started. I can't wait to read your version. Please send me a RR! :) Julie

[Dhaye]

All forms I have learned from you are my favorites now, Ms. J. LOL. I'm really amazed with them and this page opened another door for me to know more about poetry.
Please give me time. I'm pressured now since you want to read my version. LOL

[MsJewel]

No pressure :)

[Shaquana Adams]

This is a lovely little poem. It really sounded like a song in my head. Nice job! :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you! :) Julie