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Photograph two
By meadowcroft1964
17 August 2008

Does he miss his pretty gypsy lass?

Her with hair so shiny black

Ravens would caw demanding it back

Does he long for her now gone?

Does her image still disturb his sleep?

Haunt his dreams with eyes so deep

Belied her years so mystically dark and wise?

Does he yearn to hold her again?

For just a glimpse once again

Of her innocent shy smile.

That held the power to drive him wild

Teasing him with the promise of forbidden sin

Raising him to the heights of passionate desire

Is she the only one that still lights his fire?

Or can it possible be

He still able to see a little of her

Resides before his eyes hidden in me


 

Reviews
Wow! Whoooooosh!
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 16th August 2008
Violet, I am bowled over. 
 
I had to read it several times - I went back to your first poem 'Photograph'. Amazing! 
 
I am quite emotional -  
 
'This beautiful wild dark eyed gypsy lass' 
 
is what you are for me - it shines through your poetry! 
 
John X 
 

Written by 1211kellie (177 comments posted) 16th August 2008
Very emotional piece. It brought back memories of a man I deeply loved 20 years ago. I often wonder if he still thinks of me. I remember him clearly but in reality the passage of time has probably changed him considerably.  

Written by Brett (1001 comments posted) 17th August 2008
This is, for me Violet, the finest piece that you have written. There are some great linesand images; 
 
'Ravens could caw demanding it back' 
 
'Teasing him with the promise of forbidden sin' 
 
My only gripe is the layout - this would, I think, read better in one block of text. 
 
Enjoyed immensely. 
 
Cheers

Written by Veronica_Milvus (768 comments posted) 17th August 2008
That is very good! I was going to say, yes, tighten up the spacing a bit, but Brett just said it for me. 
 
For me, your best so far, I think! I loved the ravens line.
Bowled over
Written by meadowcroft1964 (112 comments posted) 17th August 2008
That what I am can't quite beleive I deserve such praise  
 
you really boost my confidence thanks

Written by mr_soul (126 comments posted) 17th August 2008
Another good one, I enjoyed this. Can't really say anything else other than echo the other comments, a nice poem, well done

Written by punchy (535 comments posted) 17th August 2008
Ditto all the above. 
Best one yet xxx

Written by Phil (7001 comments posted) 17th August 2008
Liked this very much. As much for the thinking behind it as the execution. It's a fine idea - well done. 
 
Phil

Written by mia_ms_kim (1057 comments posted) 17th August 2008
With all the reviewers above. Lovely. The last lines, I imagine, mean this is about love that lasted?  
 
Mia ;)
Mia
Written by meadowcroft1964 (112 comments posted) 18th August 2008
It's nice to hear from you again I've got the feeling you are my number one fan and yes you are correct it my husband whose's the love I always write about thanks again everyone for the praise.  
xxx

Written by Josie (2847 comments posted) 20th August 2008
I've only just noticed this little gem Violet. It really is very lovely. Sometimes I think that it is good just to hold our past "loves" in our minds because, like returning to a home you used to love, sometimes the modern reality can spoil the image. In my mind, my past boyfriends still have youth and all that goes with it. I could find now that life has spoilt them. So I hope he carries the image of you as you were then in his mind. Excellent writing. One little change needed: Can it possiblY be. Easy to change.

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