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Dying Love

Those deep caramelized eyes

hidden behind continuous cries

Days, weeks, months

sitting at his side

holding his hand

the one who held your heart

the one who made you his bride


Lost, deeply entranced in memories

Nights laying by the fire

Captivated by desire

Those walks barefoot in the sand

Oh those days were grand

The soft slow kisses

The day you became his Mrs.

Making dreams come true

All the I love you's


I remember

Forty years ago when we met

sharing an umbrella

so I wouldn't get wet

You made me laugh

and giggle

.... at your jokes

I brushed your hand

and hair with little strokes


 remember

When we got to my flat

 didn't want to go in

You grabbed my hand

and pulled me in

That kiss was so sweet

One we would forever repeat


Where has the time gone

It seems like only yesterday

when we had our first date

You were not like anyone I had ever met

Such a gentleman, you were great

All those late night talks

cuddled on the couch

That little twinkle in your eye

You'll always be my guy


I miss those times

We'd sit on the porch

drinking our tea

I'd look at you

you'd look at me

We'd stare up at the night sky

Wishing upon falling stars

Picking one out

making it ours


I still hear our song

I still wear your favorite scent

I still long for your touch

 where has all the time went


I know our time won't be long

I must remain strong

those tired baby blues wearily open

gently squeezing my hand

tears roll down 

 you gaze lovingly at me


Another place, another time

again it will be we

..................


fade to black
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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White Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 4:49 AM
Your caramel, my mocha... Blue meets green. Such a wonderful poem of loss and love. 7 from me. Loved the soundfile too, lots.
Devnath  Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 1:47 PM
A beautiful poem filled with passion of love only. Pure gem memories reflected there from. A 7. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl
Hagy Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 6:51 PM
Great memories and relationship...and your right, what was will be again!
Salehi Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 7:49 PM
Very beautiful Tim.... If there is one person that I 've to pick, in order to read my work, it must be you........... very passionate work of art.
Bhengu Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Hi I like our poem a lot
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 6:00 PM
replying to your comment to me, Maybe you will be waiting for two more years!!
Callus Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM
Fortunately, when those we love pass away, we still have memories to cling on to, enough to enable us to cope till our turn arrives; there is always hope of reuniting in another place. A lovely and touching poem + the added bonus of hearing the author's clear voice! ~ Regards // paul
Hicks Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Your voice was as gentle and emotive as your writing ... a great sentimental poem with purposeful pausing between lines, Tim. I enjoyed it. My only small suggestion would be in, I think two places, the words on the screen were slightly different than what you were reading ... "one we would never repeat" "we'd stare up at the night sky" ... I'm a bit intimidated myself to read aloud my poetry, as I don't think I have the best voice ... lol. If for contest, best of luck!
Sathasivam Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 4:02 AM
Excellent. A great tribute and very touching write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Onclaud Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 2:24 PM
what a dreamy write and a rippling voice that makes this song doubly charming, tim.. ohh yes!..huggs
Manassian Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 7:57 AM
So so good to hear you read, Tim....What a passionate piece it is....Full of longing...sometimes that other time and place....is what keeps us going. Hugs
A  Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 1:35 AM
I like what Art said, about silence not always being golden. I enjoyed hearing you read the poem. touching..... a 7....-SKAT
Vaso Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 12:24 AM
Beautiful poem, great to hear you read it, goes to show silence is not always golden!
Dietrich Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 9:14 PM
I was able to hear your voice this time. Very nice, Tim. And nice to hear how you sound. You sound like my nephews, it's that midwestern thing. Love it!!
Smith Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 9:19 PM
Thanks Andrea. I'll be looking forward to hear yours : )
Devnath  Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 4:34 PM
Romantic but sad ending, beautifully done my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Smith Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Yes a tad sad...thanks for the compliment
Allison Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Oh so beautiful Tim you are the master of romance:-) hugs Jan xx7
Smith Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Thanks Jan...you can listen now
Andresen Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 11:11 AM
- Touching and beautiful poem, Tim - Nothing, absolutely nothing can destroy true love - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Thanks A-L...The audio is now working
Chircop Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Love the two way dialogue you managed to create..as if two married people are sharing their love...and somehow they are going to meet in a new life.once again..Made me think of someone who looses his partner to dyimg..and believes in the better life to follow..Sooo sooo beautiful...A fave..before I leave..Awesome .Romantic indeed Tim.Keep writing beautiful poems..ChArrma
Smith Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Thanks Dear....Try the audio now : )
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