A Random Note To Jew

You tell me now how it used to be
While I can only weep
For how it should have been
And lost memory
Of the hillside steep
The bench on a little field of green
Where all night you said you cried
With my courage impotent by your side

Strange, through each strand of lighted day
The hope of night remains
The star that guides the heart
To our unseen promise here today
The little stains
Of doubt like bats with daylight part.
And love reclaims its throne
O what pity I own

Can words tell you still
The sorrow of my heart
What apology can right what's past
Except the will
That's longer than the night is short
And we the hope of all we lost
In him, and him alone, our truth to seek
To hang on hair a weighty prayer meek

I pray that God will give again
A second chance to you and me
And grandchildren for the garden rare
Where jasmines soothe the nights of pain
And love stills the memory
In the little room we'll share
For the greatest wealth on earth to me
Shall simply be our family.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 8:18 AM
A pleasure to read your creative poetry today David. I am hoping you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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September 26, 2010 at 8:09 PM
What a wonderful expression of the love you must have for this person. I, too, pray that God gives us all a second chance at correcting those things in life that upon reflection we regret. Keep up the great work! Dan C ps. Thanks for your comments on my work.
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September 26, 2010 at 2:58 PM
David, I do hope ou get that second chance. It sounds like you had a very special woman in your life. Maybe it can still work out. Very moving poem, my friend. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 8:52 AM
the will That's longer than the night is short I loved that line! Also I loved your mention of "the greatest wealth" simply to be family. As I recall, Jew is short name for an old loved one, right? You will have to tell me what happened to her! Luv, andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 8:48 AM
A masterpiece David.. lines of simple beauty in free verse with touches of rhyme that impart a brilliant message luv... a special creative piece my friend ..enjoyed this happy Sunday with luv..
Haick Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 8:45 AM
What a beautiful piece, David. A beautiful prayer and I wish you and joy God's blessings, always..goes to my favs! Peace, Audrey
Keys Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM
david, you did a wonderful job of expression. i like your lines, smooth, transitional and personable. thank you, chuck
Mehta Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 5:58 AM
Very creative and interesting write on A random note to jew, David
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