Distant Lights

Look! In the distance, I see them again. Bright and beautiful red bursts fill my eyes as blue cascades gently fall toward the earth and golden sprays twinkle like glitter in the sky. The colors thrill my skin with shivers and chills, and each loud burst I hear makes me jump with delight. Always, in the distance, I can see them. Her smile bursts forth from her crimson lips as her glistening tears fall from azure eyes and her flaxen hair sparkles around him. I see her quiver as she presses against him, and through her longing I can hear her deep sighs. Turning away from this tender moment my mind starts to wonder what's left of my life. The sadness that fills me with each passing minute leaves me aching with sorrow and wondering why such explosions of beauty I see only at a distance, as time slips by.
06/10/16
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Hamilton Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 9:33 AM
What a beautifully sad write, at least one is not envious of others happiness in love, only wishes for the same, wonderful write, congrats on fine placement! A7
Inman Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Thank you John.
La France Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 9:56 AM
James,,this is a beautiful poem, ,a big CONGRATULATIONS on your placement in the contest and I am loving this 7 ~
Inman Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Thank you BW.
Inman Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Thank you Silent One.
Rider Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 1:14 PM
I see this placed in a member contest! Stirring write! Love the way you compared her to the fireworks, very creative! Congratulations!
Inman Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 1:34 PM
Thank you Trudy.
Neumann Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 3:05 AM
I hope that proximity lights from the distance. I enjoy your theme, where the distance does leave room for the time not to slip by too much. Congratulations.
Inman Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 7:33 AM
Thanks for your nice words.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Lovely! Congratulations, James!
Inman Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 7:31 AM
Thanks Kim.
Devnath  Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Beautiful poem my lovely nice friend drawn with beautiful colors. A great congrats on your win. Loved always, bl
Inman Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Thank you for your kind comment BL.
Ward Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 12:05 PM
I enjoyed this poem. You set yourself a difficult task, and it could still do with some editing to make it crisper, i.e. less wordy. However, you did well to come fifth and I congratulate you on your work for my contest. Julia, with my best wishes.
Inman Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 7:29 AM
Julia, thank you so much for hosting this contest. I agree with your comment completely. After reading it several times it could do with a bit more editing. Thank you again.
Haight Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 11:25 AM
James, congratulations to you for your wonderful placement on this very short list for the 'fireworks for me' Premiere Contest! Beautiful and very well done! 7 Sandra
Inman Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Thank you Sandra and I really enjoyed yours as well.
May Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 10:30 PM
Distant melancholy memories....Good write...
Inman Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 5:17 AM
Thanks for the visit Joseph.
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June 11, 2016 at 2:39 PM
- A beautiful poem written by little mournful thoughts, James - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Inman Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 7:15 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise.
Godwin Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 12:44 AM
I, too, think your write beautiful, very deep and searching. It also fits the "Distant Things" contest, I think. A loved reading and being in your poem ... CayCay
Inman Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 7:31 AM
...and I always love it when you visit CayCay. Thank you.
Deschler Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 7:17 PM
This is very beautiful, James. Your expressions were tender and matched well with the wonderful imagery... Good luck in the contest! I think this should do very well.
Inman Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 7:24 PM
Thank you Kelly.
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