Face In the Clouds

I saw your face in the clouds today;
I looked up and you were there.
You had said you'd never leave me
but I didn't believe you 
and wept for days engulfed by grief.

I heard your voice in the wind today.
It softly called my name,
your breath gently ruffling my hair.
I strained to catch a glimpse of you
but I saw no-one there.

Your reflection appeared in my mirror today.
I caught a passing glance.
I thought I saw you smiling,
but in a flash you'd gone
and I was alone again.

The loss of you is tangible.
I still collapse exhausted by tears.
I half look at photographs which
have captured happier years,
but I saw your face in the clouds today,

so I know that you are near
as I pause to look in the mirror
or watch the gentle breeze
Perhaps I should have believed you
when you said you'd never leave.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 8/31/2024 10:22:00 AM
very touching and well defined emotions. i could literally see you there, in the poem.
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Date: 8/30/2024 6:27:00 AM
Poetry Soup is bringing back the classics! At first, I thot you were talking about God, but the end made me shed a tear realizing you were talking about a loved one. Well done, poet. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 8/25/2024 3:15:00 PM
Very nice
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Date: 12/10/2008 12:44:00 AM
Delightful sentiments and marvelous composition. Lovely language and imagery. Well done my dear! Best wishes, Keith (PS would you please take a look at 'Per Ardua Ad Astra?' ...I would love your opinion)
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