Wednesday, September 30, 2026

the lovers

"The Lovers" by John Atkinson Grimshaw
Courtesy of Picryl.com

in the early light
they embrace not 
wanting to let go

forbidden love keeps 
their hearts aflame
in the midnight hour

yet in dawn’s light
they remember their place
is not in each other’s arms

they depart solemnly
holding onto shared kisses
that will fade in sunlight


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14 comments:

  1. Mrityunjay DixitOctober 1, 2026 at 2:25 AM

    Together through all the times of the day only to be separated at dusk. Beautiful poem!

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  2. brudbergOctober 1, 2026 at 3:42 AM

    Secrecy of night... may there be more nights like this

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  3. Kim M. RussellOctober 1, 2026 at 5:28 AM

    Your poem is romantic and tragic at the same time, Maria. A touching story of forbidden love.

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  4. Dwight L. RothOctober 1, 2026 at 9:14 AM

    Very nicely done!

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  5. CaraOctober 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM

    I liked the romance be likened to dusk and dawn, relished in secrecy and forbidden. Like Kim said tragic and beautifully written, Maria! Well Done. 💜

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  6. Sanaa RizviOctober 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM

    This is incredibly deep and evocative. I love "shared kisses
    that will fade in sunlight."

    Thank you so much for writing to the prompt ❤️❤️

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  7. shaun/tenzenmenOctober 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM

    Nicely written AM 👏 You didn't quite get as tragic as mine!

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