O' Waning Moon

Queen of Tides.

O' Waning moon, before you I stand with earnest pleas and wail,
Cocoon the seas against thy silvery breast, let not the parting ships sail!;
For the one that I love with our synchronised heart, stands alone at the port on the shore,
To be taken away from me this next day, and lost forevermore.


As I stand in the light of thy humble glow, in the cool of the tender night breeze,
And watch with mine eyes the joyous fireflies, as they dance amongst the noble oak trees;
My mind starts to wander, as i stand here and ponder, the words and phrase I will say,
To speak without doubt, not whisper but shout, about my love to convince her to stay.


And should you so wonder O' mistress of night, as to why I confide so to thee,
Why a mortal on Earth goes to knees in the dirt, and drowns out your peace with his plea?;
For you in your splendour, aloft the grim night, wearing your nightgown of stone,
Know in thy deepest recesses and craters of light, how it feels to be all alone.


And should you O' Moon lose your tenuous grasp on the tides to thy lover, the Sun,
The ship will set sail on the luminescent green, and the song of my love shall be done;
So, I beg you, O' Moon with all of my prayer! Let not the ships wander free!,
Else I'll lay me here down, on this cold Earthen ground, in despair, forever to be.


O' Waning Moon do not lay to rest! Forever stay in my sight!
Bathe my lonely, weeping, mourning heart in thy glowing crystalline light!;
Stay thy steady grasp on the evening tide, sway the seas there yonder, more,
And fill all of my soul and dying depths, with the love I knew before.

Author's Note

An archaic, Elizabethan poem. Apologies to those who cannot grasp the wording.

Any comments are greatly appreciated.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem my friend.
"O' Waning Moon do not lay to rest! Forever stay in my sight!
Bathe my lonely, weeping, mourning heart in thy glowing crystalline light!;
Stay thy steady grasp on the evening tide, sway the seas there yonder, more,
And fill all of my soul and dying depths, with the love I knew before."
I loved he above lines. The words honest and true for many of us. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Doodley]

Thank you, as always, for reading and reviewing, Coyote. High praise indeed for this piece of writing. I appreciate your continual support.

[Coyote Poetry]

Is my pleasure and you are welcome.

[Valentine]

I like trying the old styles too, this flows well and true feelings come through to the reader. Valentine

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Valentine.

[Ms. Twitch]

Absolutely beautiful with such a flow, painted images, portrayed emotions. Thank you for sharing

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Ms. Twitch. Very kind words. I appreciate your time.

[Hannah]

This feels very classic. Really romantic and grandiose.

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Hannah. Very kind thoughts.

[Paloma]

Oh my, you hardly ever get to read poetry of this caliber anymore. Much respect for your talent.

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Paloma. Very kind words. Welcome to my poetic domain.

[I'm no one really]

This is very amazing,
I loved this, it has flow and meaning,
wonderful writing

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, myconcern. I appreciate your time and kind words. Welcome to my poetic domain.

[Andronicus]

Doooooooodley! Always fantastic. Sorry it took me so long to get here. You know what I've been busy with though :P I love the language in this poem and how it flows. I could totally imagine a wandering minstrel playing this on his lute or while gazing out over the sea by night. Very enjoyable poetry. Thanks for sharing with us. :)

[Doodley]

Thank you, Andronicus, for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your lovely words. And yeah, i guessed you were busy. Counting words.......:)

[Pryde Foltz]

A really beautiful and ethereal write. There is something very comforting about having our friend in the sky:)

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Pryde. I appreciate your kind words.

[Sami Khalil]

A classic and beautiful poem that has depth and width. You are reaching far and wide in romantic settings and wording...:).................

[Doodley]

Thank you for reading and reviewing, Sami. Highly respected words from a highly respected poet. And painter, might I add!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly. ....^))))