She Took Many Untrodden Paths

A lyrical poem about love

She took many untrodden paths 

And dwelt near unknown ways

Few took her in their arms of love

Few took her in their praise

But o, to me she was life’s light

The warmth of summer days

Few ever knew her, her sole friends

Were larks that came to sing

To others hoary she may seem

To me, she’s everything

And I took her up in my care

I took her ‘neath my wing

We flew together, her and I

I took to places, she

Where we livéd together one

In love and harmony

But one gray day she passed away

I dwelt in misery

And now I place a rose upon 

Her grave near withered grass

Though very few of people knew

How great she was a lass

And even though she’s lost in time

And though o’er her time does surpass

I’ll keep her in my heart’s sweet clime 

For all the years that aged their prime

And all the years to pass…

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

"We flew together, her and I

I took to places, she

Where we livéd together one

In love and harmony"

[Frieda P]

Such a bittersweet read, this is superbly written, it had my emotions all over the damn place. Great work Gleb.

[MsJewel]

I love the classic feel to this beautiful poem. You have created so many beautiful images for the reader to enjoy. Stunning, stunning poetry!

:) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

The title , the lyrics and the flow were all great...Thank you for sharing...:)................

[Rick Puetter]

Beautiful, reverent sentiment, graced in poetry. This was very nice, wonderful and sad. Such is life.

Greatly enjoyed. High marks.

Best regards,

Rick

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Thank you very much.

[Tom]

A soulful romantically penned poem and indeed, there is truly someone for everyone !

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Thank you very much.

[Rita L. Sev]

Gleb, you have a wonderful way of writing poems with a classic feel, but that speak in the now to everyone who has ever lost a love... Beautiful imagery here as well. Very nicely done!

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Thank you so much.

[Angel]

Widowed not so very long ago myself, I am particularly touched by this piece that speaks of a rare love passed.
Living in a world that no longer contains my David...only I truly knew him...and he was the only man who ever truly knew me.

I miss him so much....

[Gleb Zavlanov]

I am very sorry for your loss. Broken love is indeed, terrible, but rest assured. I am certain your husband is residing in Heaven right now, and is extremely happy to know that you have continued to raise a wonderful family, and will continue for many more years.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Well, thank you for adding a word to my vocabulary today. I had never heard of the word "hoary" before, so thank you for that.

The poem itself is a gem, lit from within, a flame in memory of a love that has passed on.

The last three lines are particularly beautiful.

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's wonderful to discover and share new words. :)