The Gazebo waltz
57The moon was our conductor
on that night
my love
with a spotlight on how we danced
under
the stars above
and in this pavillion
by the lake
with your hands in mine
the music in our heads
was simply divine
but sadly the Gazebo waltz
is just a memory.
The future,
they say,
is not ours
to see.
I went off to war
never
to return
although the Gazebo waltz
is why I yearn
and in my deathless consent
I wait down there
for you
at the pavillion near the lake
in the shadows
for two.
With the marquee
of the moon
in the sky
you can hear
the hushed sound
of this man's cry
and the Gazebo waltz
is how I recall
it's better to have loved
than not at all!
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......well Sunnie when I receive a comment like that from a pretty talented young lady like you I feel like 16 going on 17 ...... (or is it talented and pretty?) - lake erie time ontario canada 1:54pm
Well said Sunnie. This poem does take to that movie.
Narrated it well, Epi, THE man!
ahhh you sweet talker you..lol did you notice that none of our comments are being posted or is it just me?
Colin this is beautiful as always. I love the image of the Gazebo. I never danced in a Gazebo before but I'd like to try it. :)
Beautiful my friend. Yes it is much better now that I know love then the many nights before when I thought I was blessed for not. Great imagery placed into my heart. Such a beautiful man you are. In light and love always my friend, Johnny Love
Oh dear...now you've gone and made me cry...not fair...
I knew when I saw the title..
Ohh Colin dancing in the Gazebo how romantic. you are...I am with Sunnie this could be a scene from a movie.
Awesome and beautiful as usual
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Debbie
Another outstandingly poignant, emotionally rich piece!
Very romantic. I have always loved gazebos.
See? Dancing DOES lead to s-e-x..LOL..Awesome epi! upandawesome! ps. Your 'fan' mail almost made me cry!
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Why do I hear this? "The big baboon by the light of the moon was combing his auburn hair." Maybe I suffer from a dis-associative association disorder.
It is sad, WD . . . not happy.
Love this piece Epigramman! Timeless love--forever love--Beautifully done!!
I agree with your sweet words dear Epi. I would rather love and lose than never have known that incredible feeling. This is a lovely poem and I love when you write romantically.
...well I think the epi-man should get his lazy but pretty little butt into gear and start thanking some really decent and wonderful people here who also happen to be super-talented and who should receive your attention so if you can please check out at least one new name on this list I would be delighted:
SUNNIE DAY
FLORA BREEN ROBISON
HYPHENBIRD
BREEN BERGSTROME
AUDREY HOWITT
WD CURRY III (I don't understand your comment but if you're inferring that epi should be writing a wild and silly one then it will be my pleasure )
IM KARN 23
TNDERHRT 23
DEBORAH BROOKS
JOHNNY LOVE
ASTRA NOMIK
RUCHIRA
lake erie time ontario canada 7:14pm
What a great love story, so sad yet so romantic. Your words take me away to that lovely gazebo under the moon. I can hear the sweet music and feel the weeping of the sad man who had loved and lost. Bravo!
Good for you, Epi! I would love to hear you sing this, I could hear a melody to it!
Wonderful!!! Love this poem. Thanks for sharing.
can i have the last waltz with you?just remember a famous line from a song...oh, so romantic...
Colin, I believe I know were you got the inspiration for this one. 'We'll meet again, don't no where, don't know when, but I know we'll meet again some sunny day.' Forgive if mistaken my friend.
Voted up and beautiful. Loved it. So very romantic. What came to my mind were the words... and the band played on...
Dancing in a gaszebo, dear Colin, may have its faults.
If you are humming cha-cha in your head and she's humming waltz.
Lovely romantic tale, such sweet, sad yearning. Another poem from the master.
Epigramman, this is achingly beautiful! Full of romance, longing and meloncholy. Thank you for sharing.
Will you dance with me one night, under the moonlight.!?? Hubby won´t mind. He knows you are a gentleman.
This was wonderful, had to rate it awesome.
Take care, dear friend.
A Waltz is so divine
love throughout time
two souls intertwine.
Thank you Valentine!
Yes epi yet again I have to award you my up up and away!!!
Your talent knows no limits.
Take care my friend and have a wonderful day.
Eddy.
Trere's nothing quite as sweet as sitting in the Gazebo and looking at the moon..I love to do it in the summer..Nice one...
You write some great love poems, heartfelt, warm, and incredible to read. Jamie
Oh, Epi, this reminds me of Begin the Begine? A waltz and a moment from the past; you evoke the timeless moments of romance- now, where is your site???? i join, you in comradeship for love of beautiful words... lily
Wonderfully written Epi!
I love your poems. u r really a nice writer..
Epi, this is just gorgeous, I am speechless...
another beautiful piece, Colin
Sunnie Day Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago
I loved this Epi..it reminds me of that scene from The Sound Of Music when they danced in the Gazebo..singing I am 16 going on 17...love it!
Thank you!