White Swan

Lady Sunshine on Apr 18, 2011

The tragedy of a swan. A sonnet.

Gently drifting upon the darkened lake
A white swan elegantly floats across
Tranquility concealing a deep ache
Sorrow for an unforgettable loss

For she swims alone in desolation
Her one and only soul mate was taken
Leaving her in mournful isolation
A love that was tragically forsaken

Her lovely neck delicately curves down
Gazing vacantly at her reflection
Dressed exquisitely in her snowy gown
Heartbroken for her fallen affection

Forever grief-stricken for her soul mate
Trapped eternally in her lonesome fate

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Comments (10)

CHIPMUNK on Apr 18, 2011
beautifully written
Christine Ramsay on Apr 18, 2011
That is so haunting and beautiful. We have a swan close by on the water’s edge sitting on her nest at the moment. I can’t wait for the little ones to arrive.
Jewelstar on Apr 18, 2011
Beautiful picture with a good emotional poem.
Stable on Apr 18, 2011
That is very sad but beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed it (lovely picture too).
Melody SJAL on Apr 18, 2011
So deligthful to read.
thresiapaulose on Apr 18, 2011
A beautiful poem. Thank you.
Starpisces on Apr 18, 2011
wow, nice painting.
lovely and sweet poem too.
elnavann on Apr 18, 2011
Beautiful picture you painted with the words
Erin Miller on Apr 18, 2011
Haunted and elegant. Ken is also a great painter.
Shirley Shuler on Apr 19, 2011
Hi Lady Sunshine, so beautifully haunting. Very beautiful paining by Ken.

Hi there!