A Lover's Complaint

by Wallace   Nov 18, 2007


Crestfallen she was, 'fore her lovers deed
Entrapped in woe, an everlasting creed
But lo' behold a true love she would find
As oft' as she dreamt an implicate kind

Enticing oblivion upon charming piety
Lusted with greed, 'gainst harmful decree
O' father of just, such perilous lies
From a lover without, two virtuous eyes

Thus merely her heart, stained from mistrust
Never did she feel, a true lover's dream
Tortured by bust, an unforgiven appeal
Ay thee misfortune, foretelling unreal

O' maiden so fair, why do thee complain
For love doth hilarity, as just domain
'Tis unruly to woe o'er a lover's greed
For a lover's complaint, is a lover in need

***For a contest, this poem was based on Shakespeare's poem, A Lover's Complaint***

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  • 16 years ago

    by Blissful

    Ahh this was just beautiful. It flowed off the tongue so naturally and flawlessly that it was a joy to read. The words you used were captivating and congrats on writing in a style many find difficult. Good luck in the contest! Well done *5/5*

  • 17 years ago

    by NyellMoonlight

    Amazing poem, Wallace, you write truly excellent love poetry. I like everything about this piece: Your choice of words is great and you created so original and captivating atmosphere through the piece. The flow of the whole poem is flawless.
    You also expressed emotions is a great way.
    My favorite stanza is;

    -Enticing oblivion upon charming piety
    Lusted with greed, 'gainst harmful decree
    O' father of just, such perilous lies
    From a lover without, two virtuous eyes-

    Well done!
    5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by peaceandharmony

    Really good, I love the shakespeare language that you put into it, a really nice piece. Good job.

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