Should You Ever Tarry

Should you ever tarry, for even the briefest of moments,
   Amongst the quiet of the pre dew-drenched grey dawning,                                    
 And, wiping away just one hesitant, lingering tear,
  Fancy you might hear my soft footfall moving steadily through
When gently brushing aside those thin veils draped as if they
   Were the great sorrows
 Which hung from the ancient walls of long-vanished Nineveh,       
  Feel a fleeting, but heartfelt, pang of remorse at my passing...
Know then I will have touched you as a slowed finger traces 
   Across the deeply ingrained lines upon a tired lovers 
 Aging face.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 8/18/2025 11:55:00 AM
An amazing write, John. Feels as though I'd opened a mystical door leading to the roads of fate and destiny. Or maybe not. Nature has always had its own beauty and allure. :)
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John Fleming
Date: 8/21/2025 12:39:00 PM
You are right about Nature's beauty and allure, Mikki. Could not have said it any better myself. Very best regards! :) john
Date: 3/2/2022 2:13:00 PM
Wow John you just floored me with this one! It’s beautifully written!;)
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John Fleming
Date: 4/10/2022 10:47:00 AM
Poetess, I could not happier if you commented a dozen times...all your comments are always gladly received by me. Lots of affection. :) john
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 3/2/2022 2:13:00 PM
I see I commented before but damnnn! It hit different this time!;)
Date: 1/11/2022 9:46:00 AM
Hi John…..such a touching lovely sad poem. Loved it! Debx
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Date: 2/26/2022 8:19:00 AM
Thank you very much, Deb...your lovely comments are very much appreciated by me. All the very best! :) john
Date: 9/15/2021 11:19:00 PM
Hello John Nice poem with good imagery. Been checking out this site for a change from All Poetry. You have not submitted many poems this year. Hope that is because you are having a blast and a half living your life. Hope you are well. Sharon
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Date: 10/10/2021 11:11:00 PM
Thank you very much for the visit and generous comments, Sharon...always very much appreciated by me. And thank you again for inquiring after my wellbeing...it is most kind of you. Will put in an appearance at your own little corner of the "Soup" very soon. My very best regards! :) john
Date: 8/26/2021 1:30:00 AM
I love the tenderness in this beautiful piece John. We know not how long or brief our journey on this Earth is. Those we touch along the way is what matters most. Blessings xxoo
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John Fleming
Date: 10/10/2021 11:07:00 PM
Hello again Connie. I hope you are now feeling equally physically well and peacefully content...you deserve both in generous amounts. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than seeing your good self put in a much welcomed appearance here at my little corner of the great "Soup". In friendship and respect always. :) john P.s I will be visiting your poems again very soon.
Date: 6/13/2021 1:36:00 AM
Wow love this dramatic poetry.
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John Fleming
Date: 10/10/2021 10:59:00 PM
Always good to see you putting in an appearance here, Harry...will be making the rounds very soon...and will be reading some of your excellent poems no doubt. My very best regards, Harry! :) john
Date: 5/28/2021 5:27:00 AM
Such bittersweet heart felt words... cuts soo deep... beautiful
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Date: 10/10/2021 10:56:00 PM
Thank you, Melody...your kind words are very humbly received. Nice to become acquainted by the way...please feel free to visit and comment at anytime. Much obliged! :) john
Date: 5/24/2021 6:57:00 PM
Beautifully written John!;)
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Date: 10/10/2021 10:51:00 PM
Thank you Poetess! I guess this one just caught me "in that particular moment" .With much affection as always. :) john
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