With apologies to Edna St. Vincent Millay
What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why,
I have forgotten.
That umber lipstick, though, I can't forget.
The rain is full of ghosts tonight, that tap and sigh
Upon the glass and listen for reply.
I cannot say what loves have gone before;
I only know that summer sang in me
A little while, that in me sings no more.
40 comments:
Oh, nicely done!
Good version, Berowne
Oh..I like it Berowne! Very nice indeed!
Super, Berowne, and most poignant.
Wonderful!
What generous comments from The Hausfrau, French Fancy, Katherine, Derrick and ds. Thanks so much.
Berowne
Splendid job -- I do not think Edna would mind at all -- to still be remembered is a good thing.
Joanny
What's with burnt umber?We saw this repeat in the opera Carmen. It is a hot colour. It must have been the colour of the year circa 1890. Serious love this poem Berowne! I can relate totally! Quelle title? Je t'adore!
no apologies needed. that was wonderfully done.
Ah, I knew there was a romantic in there somewhere! Nice one, Berowne.
I truly loved this one. Bravo! I think I shall go back and reread it yet once more.
She'd be pleased!
How wonderful and charming! I'm very impressed by the images and the rhyme!
Harvee
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Nice!
This so lovely! I think Edna would be proud to have inspired it.
Thank you for visiting my entry. I really appreciate it.
joanny, chiccoreal, Pauline, Catalyst, Lisa, Tumblewords, Book Dilettante, evalinn and PattiKen: you've made this a fine weekend for your friend Berowne -- thanks!
I think my good friend Edna St. Vee would love this, Mr. B!
willow: "I think my good friend Edna St. Vee would love this, Mr. B!"
Hope you're right. Thanks, willow!
nicely done berowne...th memories it stirs i imagine tap on the window as well...nice magpie!
Beautiful!
No apologies needed, Berown! I connected with your sentiments on the first line!
Rick
What beautiful poetry. Your use of words does you great credit.
Star
So sad but as the flames die down there's less chance of getting burnt.
Pat: "So sad but as the flames die down there's less chance of getting burnt."
True, but don't forget that "smoke gets in your eyes". :-)
Star: "What beautiful poetry. Your use of words does you great credit."
Thanks so much. But it's my use of Edna's words, actually.
spacedlaw: "Beautiful!"
Your comment is much appreciated, thanks.
to paraphrase; to have known the taste of love for a season is better than never knowing love.
My favorite line, "The rain is full of ghosts tonight, that tap and sigh
Upon the glass and listen for reply" puts me in a melancholy frame of mind. It's a beautiful piece of poetry.
Your versatility is coming out now Berowne. Lovely lines
To have rel, Stephanie and Peter Goulding respond so favorably to my little effort is very gratifying -- thanks.
No more!
Loved it!!!
cool!
it evokes imaginations!
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Happy Tuesday!
Inspiration is underrated ... you did Ms. Edna proud.
Helen: "...you did Ms. Edna proud."
Glad you think so. Thanks.
Loved this poem, as well as visiting your colorful blog; well done =-)
amy: "Loved this poem, as well as visiting your colorful blog; well done."
Loved your visit. Thanks. :-)
Fabulous! Summer sang in me a little while... Sigh.
Really like this! Umber is such a great word, isn't it?
Poetikat: "Umber is such a great word, isn't it?"
Careful, I may take umbrage. :-)
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