Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

headstone (Remove filter)

Hinterland

You loved peering at gravestones

I'd popped out of church for a smoke

In a tempest of wind and rain

We managed to enjoy a quick joke

 

After we met in a graveyard

That hinterland of heaven and hell

You became my rock of ages

My very own graveyard belle

 

You spoke of granite and marble

Sandstone's tendency to crumble

How weathered stones, though mossy

Made yo...

Read and leave comments (0)

graveyardheadstonehinterlandrockbellebasalthumble

Two Sacred Stones

A diamond marked our betrothal

The gem sparkled bright on your finger

Then we sped to the chapel to wed

We no longer had any need to linger

 

Two sacred stones haunt my memories

The ring that you took to the grave

And the marble headstone above you

After that sad return to the chapel nave

 

Our marriage was short but blissful

We had no time even to think

About c...

Read and leave comments (0)

chapeldiamondheadstonesacredstones

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message