Bemused Wonder

to sit in the darkroom of silence
trying to remember your name, your face
to gaze upon time's long ribbon of passing
and find the moment, when we became lovers
in another time, another place

to find dust-filled treasure in yesterday
where some of the faces quickly fade
others pause, as I visit in quiet
wondering what could have been having they stayed

to fall into the darkness filled with eyes,
staring in the distance, once known and caressed 
if briefly, now a mirror held in the mind
filled with tarnished reflections of moments confessed
where the light left long ago and shadows retreated
to an empty dark of tomorrow's dawn
where faces form quietly on silent roads of sunsets
and leaf cluttered paths, we walked on
with bemused wonder, if our memories met
as they cross the cold separation of years I look upon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Ashley Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 8:47 PM
Congratulations Frederic on your win with this eloquent and beautifully written poem. Amazing imagery!
Barden Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 11:20 PM
Just exquisite and full of extraordinary imagery, Frederic - I am a sincere fan, sir - congrats on another win! :-)
Gauthier Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 8:34 PM
Awesome. Powerful imagery. A new fave.
Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 7:23 PM
this is one of the best poems I have read this entire week! I think you should try more free verse. it really suits you. FAVE.
Parker Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 8:29 PM
Thank you my poetic friend, you are very kind as always
Turner Avatar
March 3, 2016 at 7:50 PM
Frederic, I wish my memories were this lucid. You certainly have a way with your wording and phrasing. A beautiful write my friend. Peace :)
Parker Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 10:03 AM
thank you Daniel for your kindness
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace