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A Soul Lost Between Heaven and Earth, Forever

Hong Kong’s towers, glass shards piercing clouds, 
Break the faint zephyr, or channel a thankful breeze 
As I walk in the evening light. Ahead, a familiar form 
Slips through the oncoming press; slim, dark haired, 
Graceful curving hips. I look again and you are gone, 
Just another passer-by who pricks my memory.
The whole of Asia whirls past, as richly varied as home; 
Cultural diversity creating a landscape of difference. 
And out of the crowd, the semblance of your face appears, 
Then vanishes, leaving only the remembrance 
Of dark almond eyes, high cheekbones and arabesque lips.
The ceaseless sounds of people and traffic fade, and
I sink into my dreaming world of sorrow and hope,
A soul lost between Heaven and Earth, forever.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Fleming Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 12:32 PM
This really does convey great feeling. There is a certain amount of tension and brooding coupled with a forlorn sort of inevitability about the whole poem. Superb lines - A seven! My very best regards. :) john
Clapham Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 3:48 PM
Thank you John: "brooding" and "forlorn", I rather like that insight. Good to meet you. Edward
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