Upon the Stones

Rondeau

Upon the stones the lichen grows
For those asleep in earth below
And those awake who tears do weep
To green the grass with sorrow’s seep
To honor love their hearts bestow

The lichen sleeps beneath the snow
Through cold and ice of winter woe
Awaits the warmth and summer’s creep
Upon the stones the lichen grows

In shadow rain or summer glow
It hears the words of belle or beau
It fears not time or grounds man’s sweep
The lichen guards eternal sleep
For here in each and every row
Upon the stones the lichen grows

r ~ 7Mar14

Author's Note

Hello, I am a professional archaeologist, a father, a voracious reader, and lover of poetry. My current favorite poet is Pablo Neruda. I hope you enjoy my writing.
All comments appreciated.
Rick
© All rights reserved. All work is the original property of Rick R. Richardson 2014

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Well written. I like the imgery too...:)................

[Rick r]

Thanks, Sami.
Rick

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)..........................

[Aguilar]

I love how you wrote this I like your poem's lines "The lichen guards eternal sleep For here in each and every row Upon the stones the lichen grows" truly great

[Rick r]

Thank you much, Aguilar. Appreciate the read and comment.
Rick