A Lullaby to Romance

 

Haunting melodies cradled

memories of dark romance.

The ancient piano he played

put me in a trance.

Such mystery and solace

when we held each other’s hands.

That moment, all the winged ones

serenaded and we danced

silently, as we both feared

our sweet, forbidden romance.

A lullaby still haunts me

sighing memoirs of that chance.

 

 

July 20, 2007 @ 3:41 AM

© Maxinne Marie B. Sentina

Reviews

[~ Tex]

"How sweet it is to be loved by you" is what comes to mind as I read your work... your way with memories and words should make anyone take notice and appreciate your talent(s). Your imagery and flow are wonderful. Your word choice, as usual, is quite wonderful.

I can feel that sensation inside that comes with haunting memories and I can hear the sounds of the lullaby in the background.

This is one of my Favs from you.

[Barry S. Maltese]

Oh, "what could have been" echoes in the memories of so many people. As many others still regret what they sacrificed for a romantic trist - that never looked as good as it did in the moonlight. Sometimes it's just the temptation of the "forbidden" that prompts the urges of those close enough to taste it's delecacy.
Fantastic job writing this one. I loved it and enjoyed it.

[The Random Writings Of ..]

When reading this I can picture myself back in a dark old colonial room,

The ancient piano he played
put me in a trance.

Dancing to a song no longer being played..... Ok just my own imagination. This is a bittersweet piece. The words take me to a place of pain and sorrow. I like the medium you have going on here. dark, yet romance,
Thank you for sharing.
Kates

[Swooping Eagle]

The mixture of sweetness and pain here is a pallable combition that leaves no doubt as to the recognition of the balance in life that we all must face when we take chances.

Lovely piece...

[Arlene Fleisher]

Excellent poem here! Nicely done! I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world!

[w1n9s]

the lines
"The ancient piano he played
put me in a trance"
made this poem special to me. Great job!

[Thea M. Joy]

Beautiful work, Maxinne! I think my favorite lines are:

"That moment, all the winged ones
serenaded and we danced
silently, as we both feared
our sweet, forbidden romance."

I really can't think of one single negative thing to say! Keep up the great writes!

[T. R. Writer]

Very sweet and romantic. The words you chose were perfect and beautiful.

[Silvia - Scribo, Ergo S..]

sighing memoirs of that chance ... ~sigh indeed~.... wonderful, old-fashioned (and I mean this only in the best sense) love poem. xxx

[Vincent Maltese]

Cool little love poems. im not sure what its about about. but it sounds alot like a mid summers night dreams. its cool though