 The Wandering Minstrel **, (a romantic companion ballad to Tom Rhymer) |
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 May 12 14, 07:54
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 Egyptian  Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose  |
The Wandering Minstrel ** (a romantic companion ballad to Tom Rhymer)
I picked white heather roses As I walked through the heath; Then plucked sweet, purple violets And wove all in a wreath. I saw the lady of my dream Walk slowly through the dew; In envy, sunshine faded pale, The sky changed pink from blue. Oh, while she paused and sweetly smiled, So gently then bowed down, I placed upon her fairy head My fragrant, flowery crown. A grouse stirred from her nest of grass With loud and drumming sound; It woke me from my wishful dream— Just flowers I have found. |
  
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Jun 4 14, 23:55
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 8,877 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Bariloche, Argentine Patagonia Member No.: 78 Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:David Ting |
Such a pretty ballad, Jerry! Makes me want to be inside that scented, flowery picture you've painted!!  Even if it was a dream or a vision. Softly, delicately phrased, with that touch of nostalgia that gives the reader the right feelings.  Cheers,  Syl*** ·······  ·······Mis temas favoritos
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Jun 5 14, 07:11
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
QUOTE (Psyche @ Jun 4 14, 21:55 )  Such a pretty ballad, Jerry! Makes me want to be inside that scented, flowery picture you've painted!! Even if it was a dream or a vision. Softly, delicately phrased, with that touch of nostalgia that gives the reader the right feelings. Cheers, Syl*** Hi there, Sylvia; so pleased to see you, and I appreciate your comment. At times I like to cross over into the other dimension--one that allows me to delve into gentle romanticism. I'm glad this little poem delighted you. I do hope all is well with you and your husband. Thanks so much,  Jerry |
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Jun 8 14, 22:58
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 Egyptian Posts: 399 Joined: 11-April 13 From: Australia - The great Southern Land Member No.: 5,178 Real Name: Maureen Clifford Writer of: Poetry Referred By:arnfinn |
A lovely whimsical piece Jerry - quite delightful. Thank you for shariing it
Cheers Maureen ······· ······· |
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Jun 9 14, 05:03
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
QUOTE (Maureen @ Jun 8 14, 20:58 ) A lovely whimsical piece Jerry - quite delightful. Thank you for shariing it Cheers Maureen Good morning, Maureen; and for me it is still very early morning. My silly dogs were barking to beat the band, and I had to check and see what that's about; it was nothing, of course. Goofballs, lol. Thanks for liking my fanciful little prelude to that earlier-posted Thomas ballad. I hope you are well? Jerry |
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Jun 17 14, 09:12
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 Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 783 Joined: 24-July 07 From: South Africa Member No.: 457 Real Name: Walter Schwim Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Mistral |
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Romantic interludes from you, with something soft and sweet will help our Rhymer not eschew those blessings at his feet for would he woo that Fairy maid of beauty past our ken, a floral woven blossom braid, sweet verses from his pen would all bode well to catch her heart with songs of palest blue. A minstrel who doth love impart will find his Princess true.  heh heh ······· ······· |
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Jun 17 14, 19:14
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Egyptian Posts: 369 Joined: 10-May 11 From: Outskirts of Sonoran Desert Member No.: 4,480 Real Name: JerryK Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Thoth,
I see you are another minstrel of renown. Your poem is a fine reply, and I thank you. May all our ladies know that chivalry and Minne Songs are alive in us. We'll carry the torch; won't we? Thanks, :) Jerry K. QUOTE (Thoth @ Jun 17 14, 07:12 ) Ah,
Romantic interludes from you, with something soft and sweet will help our Rhymer not eschew those blessings at his feet for would he woo that Fairy maid of beauty past our ken, a floral woven blossom braid, sweet verses from his pen would all bode well to catch her heart with songs of palest blue. A minstrel who doth love impart will find his Princess true. heh heh |
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