Eternal Breath

A wall of chill and bleak desire
are all that's left me now.
But wait, I feel you in me here
within my heart somehow.

This feeling deep inside my soul
is more than I can bear.
The loss of you just took me down
a dark and twisted stair.

As I tread water in my life
to keep from going under
those precious pieces of your heart
are a litany of wonder.

Now velvet breath upon my cheek
from heaven's grace above
does speak to me and lets me know
I never lost your love.


written by Deb Wilson 11/8/2013
for Gail's contest "Eternal Breath"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Sirak Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 8:04 AM
Simply lovely. What a wonderful poem. Congrats on your win.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 4:02 AM
another beauty from you debs, many congrats on your top spot xx
Mehta Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Congrats on your win, Deb
Jones Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 8:07 PM
I tread water in my life..what an amazing line..and poem..congratulations on your win..
A   Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Hello Deb, , that is awesome how everyone got a first place... Now that's a fun loving way of saying. Back Off all you haters, it's my contest and I do and enjoy what I want. Love Gail, for that.... Every poem I read was beautiful so far.... ~Hugs & Congratulations with your "Eternal Breath" awesome win... Always ~ LINDA
Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 2:37 PM
- Eternal Breath Contest: Sponsored by: Gail Angel Doyle - A contest that was at least for me a deep theme. - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WINNING POEM, VERY SKILLED WRITTEN!! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Mcdaid Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 6:55 AM
deep beautifully drawn piece
Lu Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 1:41 AM
good luck in the contest. Cindy
Merryman Avatar
November 9, 2013 at 8:21 PM
Deb, this is an excellent write! It should do very well in the contest. Great work! Love, Kim
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