Writing prompt: So we'll go no more a-roving

[garlicsalter]

So we'll go no more a-roving
So late into the night,
Though the heart still be as loving,
And the moon still be as bright.

For the sword outwears its sheath,
And the soul outwears the breast,
And the heart must pause to breathe,
And love itself have rest.

Though the night was made for loving,
And the day returns too soon,
Yet we'll go no more a-roving
By the

Comments

[sionainn]

Ahhh... this one won't work as a "clean" writing prompt for me.

I know the song that this lyric is pulled from (and yours is much, MUCH better!)

[garlicsalter]

Ahhh, I forgot to post the writer's name, SHAME ON ME! I can take credit for the words, for they are Lord Byron's. And I remember hearing Joan Baez singing it. Do you?

[sionainn]

No, I've never heard the song as you posted it. I thought that was your writing based on the prompt!

The song I know is A 'Rovin.

[name_omitted]

I posted a potential verses to add to this, if you are interested in such. I suppose it goes without saying that I found your piece inspiring.

[garlicsalter]

Your potential verses are fantastic.