Rose Hill (Lilibonelle)

by Daisy if you do   May 12, 2010


Rose Hill (Lilibonelle)

Faded silk remembrances
adorn the granite yard.
Imploring marble angels
steadfast, tending guard.

Adorn the granite yard
with memorials in stone.
Epitaphs lend account
to otherwise unknown.

Imploring marble angels,
keepers of one's grief.
Silent pleas to Heaven,
offering visual relief.

Steadfast, tending guard,
with no guarantee.
Death, in all its beauty,
watching over me.

Copyright: Melinda Kay Carpenter 5/11/10

***Lilibonelle

Four stanzas, four lines each. abcb rhyme scheme

Stanza 1: Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

Stanza 2: Line 1 (line 2 from first stanza) Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

Stanza 3 Line 1 (line 3 from first stanza) Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

Stanza 4 Line 1 (line 4 from first stanza) Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

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  • 14 years ago

    by Tom Swart

    Wow I was blown away with this write - nice. I hope my final spot will be described as well when the time comes. good job!!!

  • 14 years ago

    by Twisted Heart

    Dear Friend.... absolutely lovely with a bit of darkness to boot. Loved it. A unique form to write, haven't run across this one as of yet, but seems like a good one to try myself. Good to see you back....

  • 14 years ago

    by End Of Eternity

    Outstanding piece, this is just simply awesome. Beautifully written with great selection of words...loved this stanza

    Adorn the granite yard
    with memorials in stone.
    Epitaphs lend account
    to otherwise unknown.

    Great write dear

    all the best and take care

  • 14 years ago

    by Cindy

    Kay
    this is a awesome piece. The form is really great. Your imagery and word choices bring so much life to your words.

    Steadfast, tending guard,
    with no guarantee.
    Death, in all its beauty,
    watching over me.

    This was my favorite part. Sad yet so beautiful.
    Excellent job!
    Love Cindy

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