The maiden and the sailor.

A poem by Amy R.

In a moment where time stood still, 

they kissed, a love so pure, so real. 

Years of longing, aching hearts, 

promises made, never to part.

He sailed away to a distant war, 

leaving her alone on the shore. 

Lockets exchanged, paintings inside, 

memories of love, forever to abide. 

One last caress, a tearful goodbye, 

as he turned and left, under the sky. 

Her heart weighed heavy, burdened with fear,

the sea, a cruel, unforgiving frontier. 

Salted tears of widows past, 

mixed with the ocean vast. 

Seven years she waited, faithful and true, 

praying each day for his safe return, anew.

Seasons changed, time marched on, 

hope flickered, but was never gone. 

On a sunny summer day, a sailed appeared,

her love returning, her heart revered. 

Running into each other's arms,

kisses shared, erasing harms. 

Tears of joy, love shining bright, 

vowing never to part, in each other's sight.

As they gazed into each other's eyes,

a spark ignited between them. 

Their connection deepening, 

with every heartbeat, every breath. 

Under the blanket of the bright sky, 

their love blossomed. 

A love so pure, 

destined to withstand any test of time. 

From that blessed day, they swore, 

to stay together forevermore. 

Through trials and storms, hand in hand, 

their love enduring, like grains of sand. 

Author's Note

Full credit of this poem goes to Amy R.
Most of the poem was based on a short story I wrote.
Thank you all, hope you can enjoy it.
Thank you Amy.

Reviews

[Marie]

A beautiful narrative poem which I so enjoyed reading. So happy that the lovers were reunited and stood together through the storms of life, deeply in love. I was sad when the sailor seemed lost at sea and overjoyed when unexpectedly one day he returned to his beloved, never to leave her side again, together through think and thin. Thank you for sharing, A.R. Have a very lovely evening and enjoy...

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your great review.
Your words are deeply appreciated.
I wish you a good day as well.
Thank you again for your visit.
Take good care.
😃

[Marie]

Most welcome, dear A.R.
Brightest blessings your way, dear poetess...

[The_Ancient_Rock]

I am sure Amy will appreciate those blessings...
Thank you so much for visiting.
Blessings to you as well Marie.
😃

[Coyote Poetry]

A hopeful and beautiful poem with a hopeful ending my friend.
"Under the blanket of the bright sky,
their love blossomed.
A love so pure,
destined to withstand any test of time."
I liked the above lines. A lullaby with a happy ending. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. I did enjoy.
Coyote

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your review and kind words friend.
I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
Yes, a happy ending indeed.
Great you took the time to visit.
Take good care.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[poetgurl]

This is so very beautiful, I enjoyed this.
Amazing flow of words.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Meg.
I so much appreciate your visit and kind review.
So glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care.
😃

[Papaya]

It's beautiful. Well done, Amy. And well done Rose for sharing.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

So glad you enjoyed this poem.
Thank you.

[mou]

Nothing can be more beautiful than a love returns to its 'promise'. I enjoyed the beautiful story and the soothing words. Great write!
- mou

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much mou.
I am glad for your words and that you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care.
😃

[Ken Simm.]

A delightful and intelligent take on the age old but beautiful problems.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much Ken.
I am glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care.
😃

[Amy R]

This was a very inspirational story,
So I felt like it deserved being a poem,
What a beautiful love story, shows even in time, once love it true,
it'll return home!
-Amy

[The_Ancient_Rock]

And you felt very well...
It is an awesome work in my opinion.
Well done Amy.
The poem describes the story so well, I feel there is no meaning in posting the story. You said it all.

😃

[Amy R]

Ahaha, well u already have the masterpiece here,
so yep! 😊