Play for me (my handsome ghost)

 

Play for me my handsome ghost

your melodies of long ago

Play for me my secret prince

and in my dreams your song bestow

 

Play for me with silent sound

the memories will do the rest

Play for me of loves rebound

For I am lost I must confess

 

Play for me the songs of old

The ones that left my heart to soar

Play for me in silent note

He does not live here any more

 

Play for me and drown my cries

That I might be sheltered from the storm

I must forget his last goodbyes

Please play for me until the morn

 

© 2007 bj Smith 

aka shallimarRose

Author's Note

Feel free to comment and/or critique .... sR

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

In reading this (which i did twice), I couldn't get the image of Lestat from Interview With the Vampire playing the piano...so strange the image that was conjoured so vividly. I like the classic feel of this one; you weave a tale here that is relatable, ethereal and beautiful to the fullest extent. Well done.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you Sarah for taking time to read and the nice comment..
xo shallimarRose

[shallimarRose]

I have never seen Interview with a Vampire... sR

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You should watch it...great movie. Beautiful "old world" charm to it, which I loved...I was born in the wrong century :)

[shallimarRose]

I love writing old world style.. I will post some.. I don't do Vampire movies or horror flicks either.. I know I know.. my daughters cant believe i did not go see Twilight... lol

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Haha I'm not into vampire horror either, but Interview wasn't really either of those, it was more of an old world lovestory of sorts. Twilight, yeah, not my thing...

[Jack...]

So very sad indeed. I don't know why, but the sorrowed look on Ingrid Bergman's face from Cassablanca when she asks Sam to play "As time goes by" comes to mind. Very nice my friend.

[shallimarRose]

LOL Jack.... I see a ghost playing a piano ... Thank you for reading.. I am glad it brought a visual to you .. xo Rose

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Rhythmic and entrancing, it is a beautiful piece.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you Sharon for pausing to read and comment. shallimarRose

[Trevor Jay Bloodworth]

Beautiful and elegant. I really enjoyed reading this. I feel like there was some passion placed here. Great work!

[shallimarRose]

Thank you for reading Trevor.... yes.. I write with passion and always with compassion..
xo shallimarRose

[rhythm&blues]

Hauntingly beautiful, I can relate to your words, lovely work.

I think you meant "his" last goodbyes.

[shallimarRose]

Thank you for reading R & B.....
Right you are.. I did mean his.. You are the second to point it out... I have changed it now.. shallimar

[rhythm&blues]

Sorry, didn't read the reviews before, and you're quite welcome.

[shallimarRose]

no problem... xo Rose

[jacob erin-cilberto]

did you mean "his last goodbyes"

this is good, the nights are too long, and painful with memories...

his ghost comes and it makes her sad...she prays for morning, and some sense of normalcy...

as she misses him so much..

very smooth write...your pacing in phrasing is without a glitch.

[shallimarRose]

yes thank you... I have my laptop down and taking things from my dinosaur of a desktop.. they were posted there with out editing so I am editing as I move them so I appreciate your pointing out any mistakes.. I had no spell ck at the time... I am lost without it.. xo

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Lost love creates bittersweet memories... Such a magically melancholy poem... you got mad talent.

[shallimarRose]

Awww thank you Cowboy. I am glad to have you reading.. shallimarRose

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

My pleasure Rose xo