The Day I Swear I Saw An Angel
Pebbles plucked from the sole
of my foot
driven deep into wounds
cut from a path
a path leading me to nowhere
trying to escape troubles
quell worries
worries that haunt
shamelessly searching
for answers to life's questions
I come upon a seaside café
thirsting
I make my way to a corner table
the room dimly lit but I can feel
I feel the gentle touch of a woman overcome me
I taste the sea's salty kiss upon my lips
blowing in through the white laced drapery
adorning the arched window
holding at bay the hot September sun
as I await for my glass of Mondavi red
a trio softly plays a heavenly tune
the sounds of the violin sooth
my shattered soul to sleep.
Two, three, five, maybe more glasses
and I meander my way out
to the pearl white beach
in hopes of catching a glimpse
of her beauty
one last wink of her eye
before she gives way
to a darkened sky
Staring off out to the East...
was I supposed to look West...
I long for one last glimpse
one last kiss upon my cheek
When suddenly before me She appears
how could I ever forget those almond eyes
so soft and sweet...love dripping out
that little killer smile...almost grabbed my heart
ruby red lips
an olive glow
of heaven, she came. I know
speaking of stories and sharing mysteries
how she grabbed my arm and couldn't let go
we splashed through the surf
we could have been the last two left on earth
how the skies sparkled
how we danced for what seemed like eternity
I laid down and she said goodnight
Now as I wake with a beaten red face
the sun standing high
breathing fire down upon me
I wonder
was it all just a dream
or a special memory
Copyright © Tim Smith | Year Posted 2015
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