Here comes the fall of autumn leaves,
here comes the harvest moon,
and full shall be my heart that grieves,
my love thou didst impugn.
How can it be thou misconceives
a love in torment hewn,
how can it be that thou believes
of love I am immune
Thou sayeth thee can love me not
thou shalt not love affine,
take mine and not my brothers heart,
let’s drink of passions wine
Harvest my heart for thee it grieves
cast on the earth it strewn
Harvest my heart for it is thine
‘neath golden harvest moon.
Anna :o]
Tony at dVerse has us writing ballads (thanks Tony) – being half
asleep not quite sure this is one? Nevertheless
it is a case of publish and be damned (if it isn’t). (Found it difficult to think of a title as
both Ted Hughes and Carl Sandburg had
pinched my idea(s)…)
Now off to make myself a strong cup of coffee, wake
myself up, visit dVerse and read others excellent poems.
Also entered today (20.09.13) at Real Toads whose theme is Harvest Moon! Thanks Marian!
Also entered today (20.09.13) at Real Toads whose theme is Harvest Moon! Thanks Marian!
Image: Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
40 comments:
smiles... like grace you went with a harvest moon...nice... i think autumn and ballads go well together as there's a certain melancholy to both.. nice..
Lovely Anna - you have the ballad form nailed and your choice of antiquated language lends a timelessness to your poem.
I love this ballad.. I need a lute now... should be sung under a window at night maybe... and the repetitions works so well...
I think this is beautiful!
I really love the direction that you took this. It's absolutely beautiful.
Perfect. It oozes along and that Harvest moon is shining on me right this minute. 'impugn': what a find.
Well we did write of the same theme ~ Like the Old English words, gives it a classical feel ~
Beautiful... that is something I was hoping to read. Lovely verses. Great job!
I know this mood, so well timed,
a lot of moons this week.
Anna - you have penned this well, a soft lilt to your words and beautiful imagery- thank you.
I really enjoyed the 'old English' feel to this ballad. Just lovely.
Wonderfully done Anna, this has kind of a Shakespearean feel !! WellDone !! Very apropos for autumn !!
exquisite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
exemplary, I'd say
Loved it Anna, especially the old English feel.
Thank you for your kind and welcome comments folks - much appreciated.
Anna :o]
Beautiful write..I too felt the moon this week as it spoke to my heart.
Ah--very pretty in its mournful longing way-- really great form and I agree with Tony--the traditional language makes it feel very universal. k.
nice. somehow the old feel of your ballad just goes with the moment.
Oh wow. What a wonderful poem. "Fully: inspired by the full moon.
Perfect mood piece for the change of seasons. Lovely ballad.
Something soulful and needy about that big looming moon--in the face of it we seem willing to trade independence for something gone. It might be the sirens...
How brave thou art to use such elegant language! It ticked my box, anyway :) Enjoy the caffeine hit!
Anna, this is soooo lovely! It was like drinking a glass of red wine under the moonlight.
a beautiful song
'Harvest my heart for it is thine' ~ willingness to give - what else can be better prove of love ....Love you ballad very much <3
This form, the ballad fits this so well...speaks from many a harvest moon ago of love and loss beautifully, Anna.
I agree yours is beautiful and the ending evokes so many memories~
LOVE:
"Harvest my heart for it is thine"
Gorgeous.
Musical ballad indeed.
Well, I liked the poem and the photo. It's nice to read a ballad again! I think you did a splendid job!
I agree with Claudia, no matter how beautiful the moon there is a tinge of melancholy when we stand under it..beautiful
This is stunning Anna! I agree the language is a fabulous touch =)
Great write Anna! The ballad take is given good treatment as a ballad should be. The language blends nicely. Great!
Hank
This has all the authenticity of a traditional love ballad - such a beautiful use of language.
very nice...i like the classical language in this...love is one of those things i dont think we ever fully figure out...and often scares us as well...when one says they can not love you it makes me wonder at why they feel they cant....
beautiful piece.. it glides softly
nature brings so much beauty on this world..
like :)
The moon is on fire. Top.
Greetings,
Filip
Anna, next time you write a ballad, add some music! You have a knack for ballads.
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