A Precious Jewel

"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go..." ee Cummings




In the silent wondrous wonders of my yearning,
you appeared
as a lasting vision burned deep into my eyes

In the flaming quiet of this moment,
my heart trembled
and love rose like a glorious glow
breaking the darkened horizon of my yesterday's loneliness
like a rising sun that splayed warmth so timeless
as to nourish my soul
and lead me to escape the tideless shores of emptiness
where my lost barren heart had dwelled
for so long

Before the world turned
and your gift of love begets love
to leave an afterimage in my heart

Where promises are laid upon the altar of life
and poems were etched into my soul
to be read like a haunting melody
from the lips of your passions that need to be held
like a precious jewel...forever

11/1/19
contest Writing Challenge, November-Some Kind of Love
Poetry Contest
sponsor Dear Heart-Wiishkobi Ode
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Roper Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 10:02 PM
Many congratulations on your winning placement:-) hugs eve
Na Avatar
November 19, 2019 at 1:48 AM
Hi Frederic Congrats on your win
Chiri Avatar
November 18, 2019 at 9:17 PM
Congratulations on your win!;)
La France Avatar
November 18, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Frederic, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this beautiful poem and the music is lovely too !
Andresen Avatar
November 18, 2019 at 1:53 PM
- Congratulations on a lovely 2nd place in the contest, Frederic :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Duet Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 2:56 PM
The transformation love makes on a person is incredible as is the loss of it. Very meaningful poem, Frederic. :D
Adams Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 9:05 AM
i love this song...loved the movie (ghost) your words go perfect with that kind of love, the love most only dream of ever achieving....great penning Frederic...that last stanza displays that love perfectly...simply gorgeous write.... hugs :)
One Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 6:23 AM
this is such a beautiful poem... full of wisdom..
Sands Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 10:03 PM
Beautifully written Frederic :)
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