A Love Divided (Acrostic - Ae Fond Kiss)

by Colm   Nov 15, 2012


AE FOND KISS - Club acrostic challenge inspired by a song version of a Robert Burns poem: An experiment where I tried to sing the syllables/rhythm as I went along in time to the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqDnDFaeA0U

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A Love Divided

Another will ne'ar come to me,
Even if her heart beats kindly,
For I am done, and dreaming,
On your kiss eyes ever gleaming,
Not since you have I slept soundly,
Drank at peace or dined so keenly,
Knowing that you were my starling
Is all I needed in life darling,
So fare thee well, my love forever
Softly sing once more, or never.

* Note on the title: I first heard the poem being sung in the film of the same name.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Alanis

    Simply beautiful, an amazing piece

  • 11 years ago

    by Hellon

    Colm...how did I miss this one? You must have posted it when I went AWAL for a bit? Anyway...first of all...I always thought an acrostic poem should spell out the title and this one doesn't but...perhaps you were limited because of copyright although I've seen a lot of poems on here that use titles from famous poems/songs...my thoughts on that..the title really should be Ae Fond Kiss and I would suggest you break it up to let the reader observe the words more clearly...I know you are trying to keep it as near to the song as you can so...it's just a suggestion.

    Well....this was one of my dad's favourites so it was always going to be a huge hit for me...he recited it...he sang it...sometimes we had to gag him at New Year to shut him up haha!!! Your wording is very beautiful Colm in a sad sort of way...he has lost the girl and no other will ever replace her so...he does what a lot of people do....over indulge in just about everything....

    I loved this so much for two reasons....It was very well written, you tried to keep with the tempo of the song and....it was so nostalgic for me....hang on ...that's three reasons haha!!!!

  • 12 years ago

    by Formidable Muse

    Clever idea to sing it, I think it gives it a good rhythm. I feel like this starts off with a happy vibe in a way then spirals into sadness. I like that!

    Brilliant write.

  • 12 years ago

    by The Poet Behind The Poems

    Dude , that's awesome

    You made it look easy but it really ain't

    I love it dude !!!

  • 12 years ago

    by Britt

    "Not since you have I slept soundly,
    Drank at peace or dined so keenly,"

    and

    "So fare thee well, my love forever
    Softly sing once more, or never."

    Holy. Crap.

    COLM THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. I'm drooling over this poem, seriously ... this is so wonderful.

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