Absence

So sad; she stands on sandy shore Her love, it sailed so, out to sea Upon the waves, under the moon She smells his being, there on the breeze As heart then drops, it struggles long She falls, to wait, upon her knees For he set sail one summer day With promise to one day return A year had passed, no word from him And so her heart, it still there yearns She gives not up, her one true love As deep inside her love still burns A night, a night, she prays he shows As then her smile will find her face Until that night, she continues long For deep inside, no love replace She prays for his most safe return Each night she waits for their embrace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Jordan Avatar
February 11, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Michael - the timeless quality of love - Though it was Prison rather than the Sea my wife and I unexperienced this many times - God Bless, MJ
Strand Avatar
February 11, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Veru wistful words Michael.Rgds Brian
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February 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Nice inspirational quality to this love poem. The interesting imagery also makes for a creative piece. You have your muse working. Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Keep up the good writing. Karen
Gass Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Michael, this is such a sad story so beautifully penned. So many beautiful lines in this nicely flowing piece. It makes me hope with her for his safe return. Great write! Love, Robin
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February 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM
'as then her smile will find her face'... that is a very beautiful line... such passion you have written with!! great one my friend! ~ Arany
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