A logical tale

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I dreamt of a story, a logical tale,

that's not for the weak or the weary, the frail

With summertime wishes now scattered the ground

and nary a promise that's made, can be found

To see every petal now gone from the stem,

where weeds have recaptured the gardens again

When feeling this good is a reason to cry,

like knowing the answer, but still asking why

I find all alone in the saddest of ways,

that the look that I knew in those tangerine days

Is still just as lovely as once long ago,

when a wink offered yes, with no mention of no

Where the mornings all glistened neath April/May skies

and whispers were lingering soft in the sighs 

As heartbeats all fashioned a comforting space,

so memories made, would remain in their place

And words, oh the words, that would glow every night,

in between starlit heavens and wrong versus right

To look back and see that it all was quite real,

explains in an accent, emotions I feel

For a gift once received shall be kept ever near,

as it's all I have left in my mind that is clear

And I, once a winner, am not ready to fail,

in this story I dreamt of, a logical tale

Reviews

[Seriana]

Wow!! Look at you! This is fantastic! I loved every rhyme, every line. What a wonderful way to reel us in, Will. Your writing always lends a gentleness, as if softly taking the hand of the reader and guiding us through a fairytale. Truly amazing my friend. I loved it very much!

[willweb]

Wow, I am humbled by your comment Seriana. From a poet I so admire, it means a lot. Thank you so much.

[Neville]

You are the master of this particular genre sir .. muchly enjoyed from one end to tother :)

[willweb]

Thanks Neville. I just try to write to make people smile or frown or cry or laugh or, well, you understand. : )

[JD Major]

Beautifully written ...
The (logical) Sweet-spot where Longing inspires Hope :)

[willweb]

That's about it my friend. Thanks so much JD. Glad you liked it.

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

And words, oh the words, that would glow every night,
in between starlit heavens and wrong versus right

I really enjoyed this part, this is a very poetic piece. I really enjoy your rhyme scheme
throughout your poems.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much. Those two lines have a very deep and special meaning for me. I am happy you picked them out.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Great piece.
I very much enjoy your poetic style.
The reader can feel the sadness and yearning for past days.
Maybe a lost love? Or just nostalgia...
Anyway, great work.
Keep it up! Take good care.
😄

[willweb]

Thanks again. I am glad you liked what you found when you got here. I appreciate your kind words and your visits. I just write what I feel and however it comes to me, thankfully sometimes it comes out looking like poetry.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Comes out looking like poetry a lot, well done friend.
You are most welcome.
Take good care.
😄

[DIVYA]

I found a lot of beauty in your garden of love. Though summertime wishes lie scattered and the petals have lost anchor, there's still much to cherish and remember. Love may seem lost for the moment but it always returns where it was once nurtured. April is such a beautiful month...Wonderful poem, my friend.

[willweb]

Thank you Divya. Long time no see but good things come to those who wait (they say) Thank you my friend for always being so kind to me.

[Dave Brown]

You have once more attracted a crowd with your free flowing rhyming
I am always impressed with your seemingly effortless poetics with this yet being one more
Good to see you back, the site is a better place with you
Cheers

[willweb]

Thanks my friend. What a nice thing to say.

[Lydia Shutter]

Even though the years have rushed by, there are some memories that remain vivid. In our dreams, they come back and we awaken longing for that time "when a wink offered yes, with no mention of no". After reading your flowing melodic lines I long for my "tangerine days." Will, your romantic poetry is simply superb! Bravo! Lydi**

[willweb]

Thanks so much Lydi. I am humbled by your kind words about my poem. I am so happy you enjoyed it as much as you did.

[Soren]

Once again Will your smooth rhythm in lines takes this poem from beginning to end. A story of memory locked in place of what once was and no longer is. Loved it Will

[willweb]

Thanks my friend. Coming from you, that means a lot. I am thrilled you came to visit.

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a sad tale of a dream that has reminded of the love that has been lost; scattered upon the blustery winds.

[willweb]

Sometimes these things need to come out though, it seems much of this had already escaped long ago, this is just a revisit of feeling, thoughts and a magical experience. Thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate your time.

[Poetic Beauty]

I agree that sometimes magical memories do need to be visited once in awhile. Many times they bring us joy and hope