The Warrior’s Return., William Shakespeare Snippets: November 9th, 2003 Options

[Rhymer]

As birds sit brooding, in the moon’s sphere,
their golden eyes and ears, tune in to faintly hear
the distant sights and sounds of happier men.
Phoebe, aware of her fading sweets, then
asks - is there more delight, within the heart,
than two lovers greeting after years apart?
Of sweet silent looks and unspoken word,
only the longing of a lover’s sigh is heard!
When true love bursts anew, in a mutual flame,
then shall he see, even as she calls his name,
the fierce longing within her passionate embrace!
Long denied, although he, from a distant place,
as his gold complexion did so clearly show,
had returned to claim the only love he would know!
At their parting, she had sworn to wait and be true,
and peace proclaims, this day: Life begins anew!

Rhymer. December 17th, 2016.

Snippets used in order: Birds sit brooding, in the moon’s sphere,
their golden eyes, and happier men, her fading sweets, is there more delight,
in the heart, in a mutual flame, shall he see, of sweet silent,
his gold complexion, and peace proclaims.

[Psyche]

Well, it didn't take you long to compose the answer to this challenge! I really like it. The opening lines are perfect to slowly introduce the reader to the real themes of the poem. Distance. Longing. Reunion. Love. Faithfulness.

IMO, this is one of your best. Pushing those brain cells to their limit is working splendidly for you! I do hope you stick around and share many more poems with us. They need not be challenges. Many members move their poems over to Plato's Pearls of Wisdom, where they are move visible to others. And it's not a workshop forum, no crits!

As birds sit brooding, in the moon’s sphere,
their golden eyes and ears, tune in to faintly hear
the distant sights and sounds of happier men.

Once again, have a happy, peaceful anniversary.
Best, Syl