ABC'S OF LOVE

This is my first attempt at an abecedarian poem, which is a special form of an acrostic poem in which the initial letters of the words beginning each line or stanza spell out the alphabet in order.

ABC'S  OF  LOVE



As I  lie here musing,
Beneath a tranquil sky,
Cherishing the moment,
Dreaming of days gone by;

Every precious memory
Flows gently thru my mind;
Gossamer  wings  eclipsing
Heartache and words unkind.

If perhaps we had known,
Just when your ship sailed,
Kindred  souls  betrothing,
Love  may have  prevailed.

Moonbeams softly glowing,
Ne'er more will calm my fears.
Our future hopes...vanquished.
Promises, drowned with tears.

Questions  left  unspoken....
Resounding through my soul,
Still  demanding  answers.....
Taunting,  I'll ne'er be whole.

Unforgotten sweetheart,
Venture once more to me,
Where  our  love  ignited.
X  ever marks our tree.

You'd still be with me. But,
Zion set your spirit free.

(c)Ellen Hammond

Reviews

[Lizanne]

Look what you have written! The AbC's of love. It took you to spell it out for those of us who have allowed a little ice to form around the edges of our heart. To have love and lose it, through death is a tragedy and through other aspects in life it is painful. Either way, it always leaves us with unanswered questions. Sometimes though it can leave us with very sweet memories to revisit. I am glad you retain those.

[Sheila Kline]

Beautiful write, and exquiste job of using all the letters in this poetic form! It flows and has a lovely message!!
I am so glad you attempted your "first attempt" at this form of poetry, as we, the reader, have been treated to something unique!