Shariara's Lament

Lyrics sung by a lonely soul along the shore of a stormy sea…

I lift my eyes to see you

Your smile once shone on me

We danced a while as one heart

Now I dance alone

The dance plays on

and alone I weep

for a promise lost

in fading memories

You sailed away

on a stormy day

And sank beneath the briny sea

I lift my eyes to see you

Your smile once shone on me

We danced a while as one heart

Now I dance alone

So now I wait

for your shade’s return

I stalk this shore

dancing here for you

With your faithful hound

trailing by my side

I embrace the foamy brine alone

I lift my eyes to see you

Your smile once shone on me

We danced a while as one heart

Now I dance alone

by D. Denise Dianaty

Author's Note

A song for my novella "The Dance Plays On…"

Reviews

[M.E.Lyle]

This poem reminds me a bit of It Is Well. I'm sure you know the story behind that song, if not, check it out on the internet. I've often thought what it might be like being left alone. I don't like the prospects. I know I would do a lot of talking to myself. My wife is my best friend, it would be hard to move on without her.
Well, you certainly are a wonderful poet. I found this very easy to read and digest. Too many times I find myself having to think about what the author is trying to say. I don't like thinking too much as I am but a simple minded person.
Have a wonderful day.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. Did you listen to the recording too?

[M.E.Lyle]

I didn't at first, but went back after your note and listened. Very well done. You have a nice voice. Thanks for sharing.

[MomzillaNC]

ty :)

[MomzillaNC]

BTW: Please enter my contest at http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/Boiled-In-Bat-Guano/50802/

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Matching Socks]

Beautiful poem MZ but I'm so surprised by how beautiful your singing voice is.
I'm not sure why it surprises me, I guess it's just that most people think they sound good when they don't really (like me) but yours is so sweet and lovely. Such sad feelings in this one.

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks so much. I'm pleased you like my little vocal offering.

[Matching Socks]

A beautiful gift for us. :)

[MomzillaNC]

… :)

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Matching Socks]

Very cool!

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks. It actually looks better in person. I snapped a picture on my phone of it to post here.

[Matching Socks]

You are very talented MomZ.

[MomzillaNC]

ty :)

[willweb]

I could feel the sadness, the missing and the tears in this poem today Momz. You have allowed the emotions of this piece wash upon us readers with you wondrous words. Beautiful.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. That's me singing.

[willweb]

I have to apologize, I can't access soundcloud from this computer at work, I have to listen when I get home later.

[MomzillaNC]

Cool :)

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[willweb]

Very cool. Nice one Momz.

[MomzillaNC]

ty :)

[Cool Girl]

That was so good! Nice job:)

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

[Cool Girl]

You are so welcome:)

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[Cool Girl]

Okay:) cool!

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Cool Girl]

Its beautiful:)

[MomzillaNC]

ty :D

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

Awww, what a sad song! You definitely should post the recording once you've got it completed [=

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. I will post the song.

This is actually a companion piece to the short story, "The Dance Plays On…" serialized on WC.

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

Putting the first part on my reading list. Welcome to Alpha Readers, by the way, Mira and Noel were saying a lot of good things about you on Twitter [=

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. I'm honored by all the praise I've been receiving. It's kind of weird for me. I've always written poetry, but rather thought it was "bad poetry." I'm feeling much more confident in my skills as a writer since joining WC.

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

I hope you'll enter my contest http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/Boiled-In-Bat-Guano/50802/

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem. You create place and situation.
"I lift my eyes to see you
Your smile once shone on me
We danced a while as one heart
Now I dance alone"
The above lines were strong. Left the reader with a lonely vision. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you very much. This piece, and "Whisper Me A Kiss" are companion pieces to my short story, "The Dance Plays On…"

[Coyote Poetry]

I need to read the story. The poetry make the reader want to know more.

[MomzillaNC]

The story is the tale of "Shariara's Lament"

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Coyote Poetry]

The charcoal sketch is beautiful.

[MomzillaNC]

ty :)

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Wow this is Brilliant sad but beautiful!


Do you sing Just curious ?




I lift my eyes to see you

Your smile once shone on me

We danced a while as one heart

Now I dance alone



Thank you for your kind reviews
and comments you left on my page
I will leave you 2 more reviews :)


Blessings. Benita

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. Yes, I do sing. In fact, I've already laid the vocal track for this piece. I'm waiting of the instrumental track to be finished, then I will post the final recording here.

These lyrics were the inspiration for my short story, "The Dance Plays On…" I've serialized it here on WC. Be warned, you'll need tissues close at hand as you read it.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Ah ok you're welcome nice I don't sing might could
but my passion is writing and that Is my gift from God been writing since 3rd grade was mostly short stories then and turned to poetry older I got and poems will be like stories at times it been 28years of writing poetry and always been good with animals and children my passions I hope it turns out beautifully :) blessings. Benita

[MomzillaNC]

I've been writing all my life, but never thought it was any good. I kept it to myself until I found WC. This forum has made me much more confident in my writing.

But, I'm a classically-trained artist and have always shared my singing voice in church (I studied music as well).

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

I have always shared my writing I read books and studied different words and many things my grandpa loved to teach so I love learning I have a Teachable heart I have read books on different trees Knowledge and inspiration comes in many forms but it was all God and for me it is natural so I knew who to write didn't need training God turns the wheel. and I have books from our church and I love Max Lucida I think that is how you spell his last name a Christian writer and also have ones of Charles Stanley I am a Sponge and when I can renew my Library card will be getting books again but I have many at home I am just careful of what I read and the music I listen to :) and watch on TV. I am into Medicine that is way I think I did the Life Guard Training and CPR Training I love helping others.

[MomzillaNC]

I too am an avid reader -- a devoted bibliophile.

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[The Black Warrior]

It is so sad, it almost made me cry. I imagined myself been the person which you have spoken about. It is hard to lose somebody so near and so dear, for you always remember the things that you both did together and the memories seems to never be gone forever, they stay very close to the heart.

Very well.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you very much. The full tale, and it is truly tragic and haunting, is the subject of my short story, "The Dance Plays On…" which I've serialized here in nine parts.

[The Black Warrior]

Cool, I'm going to read it! :)

[MomzillaNC]

Keep the tissues handy…

[The Black Warrior]

hahaha I will, I print out the work to read it at home since I only have few minutes to use the computer. I will leave comments tonight.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[The Black Warrior]

Coool!!!! :D

[MomzillaNC]

ty :)

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

"now I dance alone" - a striking piece, well done, great read.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

These lyrics (sung to a melancholy, haunting melody I composed over 30 years ago -- though the lyrics are new) were the inspiration and companion piece for the short story, "The Dance Plays On…" which I posted in serialized excerpts on this site.

[MomzillaNC]

I plan to post the recording soon, once the instrumental track has been laid.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Make sure you keep me posted when you do

[MomzillaNC]

BTW: If you read the story, I recommend you first read "Whisper Me A Kiss" as it too, seems to be a companion to the short story.

[MomzillaNC]

I"ll try to remember to do so. :D

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Dara]

"We danced awhile as one heart and now I dance alone." Hauntingly beautiful and sad at the same time. I really enjoyed this one.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. It's a companion for the developing story, "The Dance Plays On…"

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[Dara]

Very beautiful and the melody goes so well with the lyrics. Thank you for sharing.

[MomzillaNC]

TY. I wrote the melody 30 years ago. The lyrics were written just a few months ago.

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[MsJewel]

Beautiful and bittersweet, sad and lovely...I would love to hear this set to music. Incredible writing!

:) Julie

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. I will be posting the song once my son finishes learning the instrumental part on his classical guitar. I hope it won't be more than a couple of months.

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.