Eyes

Her delicate silhouette still lingers in my eyes, 
closer than these arms can embrace; haunting me. 
I breathe her in within the lull of a zephyr, 
lilac and roses filling the air; forever staining my memory.
Life found her defenseless, silenced by a veil of darkness; 
faith clutched tight within her hand,
as esoteric dreams are shattered beneath the rages of a soulless hand.
Frail she emerged, soul hidden, draped in shades of gray.

Sweet serenity severed tragically; incarcerated reality. 
Her taunting whispers bleed my heart,
no peace for the buried thoughts inside;
for innocence was laid to rest before dying, 
earthbound, intimately weaving in and out through me.
No more saline tears to sate these eyes,
just an expressionless specter in human disguise.
She wore candy apple red the day she left; bright eyes that smiled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Lindley Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Another intensely deep write!! Sadness that stirs the soul! Bravooooooo!!!!!!
Williams Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 9:55 AM
This poem is very dear to my heart....thank you Robert for your wonderful comment!
Brown Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Nicole. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Carol...you have such a beautiful soul....thank you!
Brown Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 9:06 AM
This is still one of my favorite poems written by you T. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 1:37 PM
Carol...thank you dear poet. It has been a long time since I have been here!
Brown Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 5:44 AM
I am reading my favorite poems today and just wanted to let you know this is still a favorite to me . Love, Carol
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