The Lady Of The Rye

I searched for a virgin bloom to pluck
And a fair maid caught my eye
From the harvest field she smiled at me
The Lady of the Rye

She said “Sir, you never will catch me,”
“M’girl, be sure I’ll try.”
And she vanished amongst the cornstalks
The Lady of the Rye

I chased her into the golden corn
Felt coldness pass me by
And she laughed at my confusion
The Lady of the Rye

They found me frozen in those cornstalks
Gazing at the noonday sky
But my soul still seeks in harvest fields
My Lady of the Rye

Drabble published August 21, 2014 10:37

Neil Murton over 9 years ago

The Lady of the Rye is a figure from Slavic folklore. Also, apparently drabbles are rather more awkward when you try to do them in free verse :P
Rodindeadpan over 9 years ago

Very, very nice one.
Neil Murton over 9 years ago

Thanks Drew, thanks Rodin - glad you liked it.
Richard Charles Davidson over 9 years ago

Good one, Neil!
Horrorshow over 9 years ago

I wish I could vote more than once for this one!
Bryan Thomas over 9 years ago

Nice drabble, Neil.
Neil Murton over 9 years ago

Thanks guys!