As I Lay Myself To Sleep

As I lay myself to sleep in the dusk of my heart,the wintry sky still shines Luna streams its porcelain glow through my bedroom blinds It pours honeycombed warmth in these almond eyes And its there that I think of him,a soft sweet descent on my pillow case a golden tint of firefly's radiance cascading gently upon the velvets of my face It is there that I ache for him to fall once more like last fading stars in the desert of my arms It is there where his fingerprints mark these forgotten lips and his lavender kiss embraces every inch of my slight curved hips But when the night is over,like a dewlushed leaf in early breeze He is swept away...So far far away So far too gone to utter words I so wanted to say ...And with every breaking dawn tired footsteps lead the path to the old oak tree which once witnessed our dream our shared peach,our holding hands,our blissful joy and distant tears There,in the shade I sit alone but not in solitude by a mossy stone which owns his name Secretly I whisper to his soul uspoken thoughts still kept at bay 'My only love,You are gone,but never gone I might arrive late,but never too late I feel your absence in my bones like cold air on a rainy day But tomorrow, Somehow,Somewhere Spring-kissed gardens bloom fresh blossoms by the promise of today.' A revised and rewritten oldie... Inspired by the song -'If tomorrow never comes'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Smith Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 10:50 AM
I love the ending where there is hope. I have those empty nights all to often. Be blessed
Kiser Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 10:55 AM
That was absolutely beautiful.
Hunter Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Hi Charma dear. This write has your flare all over it. Hope you are well....Caleb
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April 19, 2015 at 9:06 PM
A heart made home to a lover's faithful fire never leaves us alone, even in the terrible ache of our lip's lonely choir Charma...never too late...I like very much how in your moments of love pain, solitude impinges not your hope..."Like last fading stars in the desert of my arms, it is there where his fingerprints mark these forgotten lips..." painfully beautiful poetry my Lady Hawk...J.A.B.
Pinet Avatar
April 18, 2015 at 10:23 AM
I sense sadness when I read this ...your words have a life energy that moves me emotionally. Very well done with wonderful feeling and depth. Emile.
Nunez Avatar
April 18, 2015 at 7:24 AM
Awesome write, Charma. Passionate in her yearning, innocent in her faithfulness to loved one who's no longer there. 7. Hugs! Kim :)
Peranteau Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 6:23 AM
Your passion is so warm dear poet ! How can one not be enchanted by your writes, revised or new ! TY Have a wonderful week my friend......much love, james
O.J. Hunt Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 6:53 PM
A sensational write Charma! (one of your best) --- faving this! Always, Keith:-)
Leake Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 2:17 AM
Very well written Charma, You never cease to amaze me with your exquisite and expressive poetry. Specially like the almond eyes!!!!! Take Care Kevin
Fraser Avatar
April 15, 2015 at 1:36 PM
Every time I read you, I'm always mesmerised. Your poetry simply leaves me, full off lovely sighs. No matter what you write, it leaves a full warm glow. It shows how good a writer you are, for in your words it shows, smiles, James :) :)
Smith Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 7:53 PM
To secretly whisper to his soul...the one you shared a peach and held his hand...your love is gone but never gone...I can feel your absence in my bones...a majestic and breathtaking piece Charma....big hugs Tim
Ellison Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 5:54 PM
You never ever fail to charm us Charmaine... your name is very befitting!!! BEAUTIFUL as always! Love Jack xxx
Diliberto Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 4:38 PM
simply beautiful absolutely beautiful
Allison Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 4:34 PM
beautiful imagery and such a lovely song to inspire you Charma:-) Hugs Jan xx
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