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.

[Jeannette Lunete]

This poem would effortlessly turn into a breathtaking song. The emotions are nicely bounded by your beautiful writing style. Well done. :)

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. I've already laid the vocal track. It's just waiting for my son to finish learning it on his classical guitar to lay the instrumental track. Then, I'll post it with the poem. Hope you keep following the companion story.

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

BTW, 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.

[Unknown]

This poem is magical in so many ways... and it almost brought me to tears... And that says a lot!

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you very much. Like as not, you'll be weeping by the end of this tale. But then, that's the point. :D

[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.

[Pryde Foltz]

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 wonder … do have a bit of the Irish about you. This piece captured brilliantly the air of the sea-going Irish Isle … whatever the case, brava.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. More of the Scottish about me! I'm of near full Celtic descent!

[Pryde Foltz]

Ahh … so I wasn't that far off:)

[MomzillaNC]

All comes down to "Celtic."

Please read the start of the story that goes with these lyrics.

[MomzillaNC]

I've posted the full story now. There are nine excerpts to the tragic tale.

[MomzillaNC]

I think my poem, "Whisper Me A Kiss" is also, surprisingly, a companion piece to the short story.

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[Pryde Foltz]

Awesome, very beautiful. Mamadi. Be sure to post in on We PAW. https://www.facebook.com/groups/WePAW/

[Pryde Foltz]

Is that you singing … you have a spectacular voice.

[MomzillaNC]

Yes, it's me singing. Thank you.

[Pryde Foltz]

Yes … yes …yes … join us on We PAW

[MomzillaNC]

I just sent the request

[MomzillaNC]

I'm still waiting for you to enter my contest

[Pryde Foltz]

Oh hun … not checking in here much these days … I just can't find the time.

[MomzillaNC]

I know you're focusing on other projects. But, I'd love an entry from you for such an important theme.

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[Pryde Foltz]

Nice work ... You are multi-talented

[MomzillaNC]

ty :)

[therisa]

Momzilla, your lyrics have haunting lilting quality, which would sound great, as a piano and guitar combo.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

Actually, my son is learning the piece of music for these lyrics right now. He's about 2/3s through the melody. He's got the refrain down. I've already laid the vocal track and matched an ocean track; when he's lays down his classical guitar track, I'm going to post the final recording on this page.

[therisa]

Awesome, Momzilla.

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks. :D :D

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[therisa]

Thank you, Momzilla.

[therisa]

Momzilla. am having trouble playing your soundfile. Getting the message, it can't find it.

[therisa]

Never mind, it has fixed itself.

[MomzillaNC]

👼 👼

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.

[NoelHC]

I can see this working as a song, the "I lift my eyes" chorus is haunting.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. I've had the melody for years. It's something I composed a long time ago. But, the lyrics are new. I've been working on something hauntingly tragic and hopefully epic for Halloween when these lyrics came to me. I've been trying to find lyrics for the melody for 30 years!

[NoelHC]

From since you were 2 years old?!?! ; )

[MomzillaNC]

I'm 51. ;P

[MomzillaNC]

The vocal track is up now

[MomzillaNC]

I added a charcoal sketch I made for the song.