Is It Love

I let it slip away… Gentling whispers, like the breathless Kisses falling over my trembling Lips when I was young, first love – first Dreams of everything that becomes Possible when the soundless urge Abandoned child, living just at the edge Where innocence plays in harmony With the truth, adolescent wonders hastening Beyond the reflection in the mirror, Starry eyed memories, drifting in dewlike Strokes embracing the petals of a tender rose I let it slip away… Goosebumps chilling Sensitive, intimate – luminous Glistening like the sunrise, the starry Skies winking through giggling Winds, nomadic, as homeless as the Hues of hope drenched in passing miles Timeless memory, bold and vivid Vibrating through the mind, Tantalizing like an ageless light I let it slip away… Quiet dreams, affections Resting on forever, like snowflake Gestures abiding in the soundless free Alive like the tenderness of naivete Seas of solace soothe the simplicity, Attempts at becoming like the virgin’s Virtuous dignity, esteem washing Away the darkness with the miracles Imagining still life pleasures, Touching forever with the dreams Timid reveries with hopeless Feelings, flames awakening the music Beneath love’s first sightings, Abiding like the fire inside who holds Life like a tantalizing blaze, Passions promise to exhale the fires Blending with desire – smiling I let it slip away… But I still say there is a second chance To feel love – to be loved I let it slip away… To reveal real love! I LET IT SLIP AWAY Poetry Contest Sponsored by John lawless April 27, 2023