Tender is the Night

A shy young man remains hidden in the shadows but yearns for the strengh to speak to his secret love.

‘’Tender is the Night’’

  

               Tender is the Night

            Of love’s once shining Star

           By heartaches least wanted

               I adore thee from afar

            And if my soul could render

              All of me I’d give to you

                                                  Along with Cupids sender

            Fly an arrow strong and true

       To pierce mine secret admiration

          Which dwells in shadows blue

           To crack this shell of coyness

             That keeps me far from you

          And if my courage is unleashed

               With cupids perfect aim

      I’ll find the strength and fortitude

           To speak my humble name

                                        But I can only dream of such liaison

            In my secret prison cell

        That binds me too uncertainty

         So mine own passion I must quell

     But if such a moment should arise

                 I fear rejection most

     So I will hide among the shadows

              And still remain a ghost

                         ************

 

Will Neill 2015

 

 

 

Author's Note

I took a break fro my novel writing and found this lurking in my mind

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

What an incredibly beautiful poem you have penned here Will Neill. I count myself fortunate that I came across it. Classical in style, and so very touching to read. Congratulations.

Chris

[Will Neill]

Christine Anne-thank you so much for your kind comment.

[Cherrie Palmer]

So often we miss the point of poetry and with this creation you have not. It is smooth and gracefully written. Tender images leap from the page.

[Will Neill]

Cherrie-thank you

[Valentine]

Beautiful. This flows like the old time poems soft and tender. Valentine

[Will Neill]

valentine, thank you.
will

[richieb]

Will, Beautifully written. You captured all the feelings of longing that we share for that special someone. If you have not been in the shadows of waiting and wanting you cannot fully appreciate and experience the depth and beauty of true love. Thank you sir, Richie B.

[Will Neill]

Richie thanks, I think we all have been in the shadows at some time.
Take Care.
Will

[Samuel Dickens]

Oh, boy--this could be about the young me. Viewing from afar, hoping for the nerve to talk to her, but so, so afraid of being rejected. Bring on those cupid arrows! Very nice writing, Will.

[Will Neill]

Thanks Sam, I think we all were a little shy once

[Tiana]

Beautifully penned ... heartfelt and moving poetry!

[Will Neill]

Thank you for reading.
Will

[Tiana]

I read it again and it is just as lovely as the first time I've read it if not more ... A keeper for sure

[Will Neill]

Tiana, thank you for revisiting my poem, you may enjoy my stories as well.
Will

[Tiana]

You are so welcome. I'm sure I will love your stories as well ...

[MelissaAndres]

Oh yes, I have been inside this poem in my head. Back in the day I was so shy. I had a major crush on a boy for the longest time but never let him know. I have played the "what if" game with myself many, many times but, life works out the way it is supposed to and mine turned out pretty darn good. I really like this. Bravo!

[Will Neill]

Thank you, I think most can relate to it.
Will

[MelissaAndres]

I know I certainly can.

[L. Michelle Corp]

Beautifully rhymed. I love a poem that provokes colorful visions while reading--like yours.

[Will Neill]

Thank you.
Will

[sakshi arora]

Woww its so relatable and very beautifully penned. Enjoyed it

[Will Neill]

Thank you Sakshi.
Will

[Tomás Ó C..]

Love the verse! Written like a true bard of Ulster!

It is a tale that is the story of my life. It must be an Irish thing, or at least a thing of those of us from the northern half of the island! (My folk are from the Breiffne Marches, the border with Leinster / Connaught and Ulster...)

[Will Neill]

Tomas nice to see a fellow Irishman, thank you for reading.
Will