Compound sentence possible with semicolon?

Can you write out your example?

AnonymousHi. Please tell me if it is correct to have a compound sentence on one side (either to the left or the right) of a semicolon. Thank you for your help in advance.

It is OK only if the sentences are very closely and logically related.

The dictator did not listen to the will of the people as he had promised to do; consequently, he lost the suppo

Thank you, AlpheccaStars. Can the following example sentence be correct? (Please see the underlined clauses. I think they form a compound sentence.) For the example sentence below, I followed the pattern of your sentence in your response post. I also would appreciate help from Elanguest, too.

The two parents did not take their two sons to the pizzeria as they long had promised; con

Yes, it's alright. Just a few small mistakes...

The couple didn't take their sons to the pizzeria as they had promised; consequently, the older/elder son isn't speaking to them and the younger son refuses to smile at them.

Thank you, Elanguest.

I wrote:

For the example sentence below, I followed the pattern of your sentence in your response post. I also would appreciate help from Elanguest, too.

The two parents did not take their two sons to the pizzeria as they long had promised; consequently, the old son is not talking to them and the younger son is not smiling to them any more.

In terms of grammar, such a sentence is correct. But in terms of meaning, I fail to see what you wish to convey to the reader by the semi-colon.

Clive