She stood on top the Della Bridge; her eyes fixed to the ground

A girl of only sixteen years a heartache she had found

The boy she loved had found a new and gave his heart to thee

And no one else in her young world could take the place of he

Leaning out and holding on; a fingertip from death

Her eyes shut tight with thoughts of him is whence she heard a breath

A boy who looked of sixteen years a cry fell from his voice

This world's unfair filled with despair; but this is not the choice

Your broken heart will mend in time; a promise thou will pledge

A gift of life is given you on this side of the ledge

A song of hope is singing out it beckons unto thee

Some day a new a boy more true; who sings for only ye

With those words a life he saved; when asked upon his name

He gave it Johnny Faraday of Windsor Manor lane

Four months had past she summoned thee a heart healed from its torn

To thank the prince who saved her life; twas on that summer's morn

For when she sees him on his head; she'd place his so called crown

But when she knocked and asked for Johnny smiles turned to frowns

They told her of his death hence past a note left on the fridge

With broken heart five years ago... he jumped from Della Bridge

  R.E.Potter

Keyword: Della Bridge

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Posted by resistanceisfreedom 2008-08-12 19:38:56 .... another good poem. i really like how your poems flow. they never are sloppy. and you can tell a story well in a poem, which is cool. + Report this comment
Posted by Zombie Punk 2008-08-12 19:55:14 Della Bridge Yes, I agree with Cody, you can sure as hell tell a story within a Poem. That takes talent, and talent is what you have. I thought this was written really well and I liked the rhymes, it had a pretty good flow, too. Cheers, Max + Report this comment
Posted by philneale1952 2008-08-13 05:38:43 Yes Can't agree more with the above, so I won't even try. Must say that the whole thing was so easy to read, and that's something you can't say for a lot of stuff on here. So then Mr Potter sir, which is it to be? Author or poet? Phil + Report this comment
Posted by allmine 2008-08-13 09:15:36 .... I remember this one from before. It is good that the story is so clear in the poetic scheme. I get the feeling that this happened a long time ago, but then there are things that state modern times. Like the fridge..and the pic itself. So which is it Sir Potter? + Report this comment
Posted by harmattan 2008-08-14 16:23:40 della bridge Don't commit yourself! If you can do both and please people this much, then do both. I like story poems. I like ghost stories. I liked this. You have not had a comment yet from the anti-country music brigade........... Kind regards Harmattan + Report this comment
Posted by Something Indecent 2008-08-14 20:35:36 .... That was pretty slick there R.E. It made me think for a second and a tear formed around my eye. How dare you. But seriously this was a haunting tale told in poetry. I liked it. Kudos. + Report this comment
Posted by lemon 2008-08-16 12:24:36 .... nice job. this had so much content, but it never left the point of the poem/story. Great job with the little twist at the end there Potter. Keep them comin eh? + Report this comment
Posted by Terry Collett 2008-08-20 05:37:16 .... The poet manges the couplet form quite well, bring the storyline out clear and fine. Good poem; enjoyable, + Report this comment
Posted by Ashutosh 2008-08-30 14:02:24 .... Well, this was a fine poem. I found the style of poetry quite different..even the language seemed to me to be of quite a different nature. Good poem, all in all. + Report this comment
Posted by Pilgrim 2008-09-12 15:04:23 .... Very good. I fought through the old English but it was worth while. This had a good flow and a great ending. Good job. + Report this comment
Posted by Amatayo 2008-10-01 00:02:19 .... why did you put your name at the end? yeah + Report this comment

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