Goodbye My Love

Looking down undulating mountains with
Their highs and dips,
Reminding me of your long neck, your breasts,
Your thighs and hips,
Your miraculous face, running my finger down
Your brow, your nose and lips,
Your soft sensuous arms, your hands and your
Sensitive finger tips.

I’m brought back to reality by the roll and fall,
The roaring fire,
On the engine outside the window of the plane,
Black smoke rises higher,
Emergency lights come on, put on safety belts,
May day, the situation seems dire,
My mind goes to my love waiting for me, both
Of us, strong with desire.

Plunging down at an incredible speed, there are
No mountains, but ocean,
I swim in the warmth of your gentle hazel brown 
Eyes, I’m overcome with emotion,
All I hear are screams and see people crying and 
Praying, chaos, commotion,
We seem to be diving out of the sky, but I am not
Afraid, for all I feel is eternal devotion!

The right wing breaks away, and we thrust forward
Doing a complete flip,
I put my hand to my head, something feels wet, I’m
Bleeding, I lose my grip, 
The pilot reels out of control we descend even faster, 
Now, everyone silent but hear my seat rip,
I love you my darling, I’m so sorry you will feel such
Sorrow, I’m beginning to slip!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Hinshaw Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 5:01 PM
A masterpiece by the Master (or is it Mistress) of verse! Kept me rapt to the end, Jenn. Many, Many thanks for your kind comments re the Prairie Farmer. I kinda wrote it thinking back about my Indiana farm days as a kid. I'm honored you considered it a fave. Best to you - BoB H
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August 2, 2019 at 3:04 PM
Thank-you Robert, what a kind comment and lovely compliment. I love outdoor life, never lived on a farm, although would have loved to, but enjoy the African bush! Days of our childhood never leave us! Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.
Gondolf Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 11:57 AM
When I first started reading I thought this would be a beautiful sensual poem but I was left with a sad feeling. I prefer sensual poems to end with making love not death, but that's just me. This was a wonderfully written gripping piece, Jenn, nicely done my dear friend. Hugs, John
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August 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM
I know, I agree with you John, but my muse thought differently and chose to go the route of a horror movie! Thank-you for a awesome comment my friend, sorry I spoilt your ending, but glad the story gripped you!. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.
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August 1, 2019 at 11:53 AM
- You really have your head clear, my friend ... with these beautiful thoughts :) - ... everything indicates that something is wrong ... the plane loses altitude in fast speed ... I really wonder what we are thinking in these minutes ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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August 2, 2019 at 1:55 PM
Personally I think that human beings can only take so much, and hopefully pass out before any impact, although it is so fast, that I'm sure the inevitable happens before they know it - very very sad, but true Hugs, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
August 1, 2019 at 11:36 AM
What a ride this was! You penned a chilling disaster that sometimes takes place..true to real life..with all the emotions and dreadful feelings expertly captured. Excellent depiction, Jennifer.
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August 2, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Thank-you Vijay, it is dreadful to think these situations actually exist and frightfully happen - I must admit I fly on planes, but certainly never comfortably or happily, merely because I have to get to a destination! Thank-you for a wonderful comment Vijay, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 31, 2019 at 8:22 AM
A cornucopia of emotions. What a ride!
Proxenos Avatar
July 31, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Felt so sad that I was responsible for the husband not completing his ride Richard! Love and death have appeared in love poems for centuries, I thought this scenario would make a good read, very sadly did I write it! Thank you Richard for all your wonderful comments and support, Hugs, Jennifer.
Laurie Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 11:47 PM
G'day Jennifer … highly emotional and actually left me nervous and sorrowful. I always wonder what goes through the minds of the doomed passengers and crew - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
July 31, 2019 at 10:03 AM
I know, we hear of these accidents, we see them on documentaries and the news, but here I am writing a poem about a disastrous crash! Well it's only a poem, but so close to reality - thank you Lindsay for a comment that makes me feel the same! Hugs, Jennifer.
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July 30, 2019 at 9:31 PM
Oh, my gosh, I am full of turbulence and can't land my own thoughts or emotions after reading that. What drama, and splendidly delivered with romantic intensity thru a woman your pen made so brave that her courage only added more sorrow to the drama. Good golly goldfish, I'm all shook up - way to go! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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July 31, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Hi CayCay I can understand you became full of turbulence during this read - believe it or not, I was just as sad writing it, but the poem chose its own path! This happens in reality so often - one cant help but remember the 9/11 horrific scenes! Thank-you for an awesome comment - love and hugs Jenny.
May Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 7:25 PM
Such a chilling write, so intense..Well penned Jennifer
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July 31, 2019 at 10:08 AM
Hi Joseph, Yes I agree, chilling, disastrous and intense, the poem just took on its own identity, I went with the flow of my pen. Thank you for your very apt comment - hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Congrats again on POTD.
Y. Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Wow! Jennifer, What an intense rollercoaster of emotions. I felt joy for the two characters in your story. The love they shared was rare. But my feelings of joy turned to sorrow to see two lovers torn apart by a horrible accident. I agree with WW, it was like watching a good movie or reading a good book. Well done my friend. Have a fantastic day:-) Alexis
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July 30, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Thank-you Alexis - I mentioned in one of my comments below that I cried as I wrote this poem which I did, but felt compelled somehow to write it like this , and end it as I did . Thank-you my dear friend for a herfelt comment Hugs, Jennifer.
Warrior Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 9:18 AM
WoW!...pass the popcorn, please...ok that was the trailer, when is the movie coming out?...^WW^ :o)
Proxenos Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 10:27 AM
No movie, it got lost with the black box unfortunately! Hi ^WW^ a great comment, love and tragedy, a potent combination, sad to say it exploded. It felt real to me as I was writing it, it worked out really sad, but how many unfortunate people have in fact died in airplane accidents! Love and light my friend. Jennifer.
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July 30, 2019 at 5:47 AM
I did not know what to feel, so I felt everything as I read this one, Jennifer. Wow!
Proxenos Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 10:21 AM
A sad tragic end to a beautiful romance - I tried to make it sound as real as possible, I even had a cry whilst writing it! Guess if you felt everything, I achieved what I was trying hard to do! Thank-you dear friend - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Nicole Avatar
July 29, 2019 at 10:32 PM
Love is passionate, emotional and carefree- yet dangerous too. You have expressed this so beautifully my dear friend. There is a light touch of sensuality. A touch of sadness lingers within as well. You are a very talented writer. Hugs, Brandy
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July 30, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Brandy, no wonder every one refers to you as kind - you certainly are and always give such awesome comments, but your poems are incredible, and reflect your soft nature. Thank-you for a wonderful comment, Hugs, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
July 29, 2019 at 6:05 PM
You seem to have found your steamy, sensual side, Jennifer. Blend in the element of danger, as you have here, and you have quite a potent combination. :) gw
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July 30, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Hi Gershon, Writing poetry a lifetime and only now discovered steamy, guess I have a lot of catching up to do! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer Thanks for a great comment!
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 29, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Hello Jennifer your poem is sad at the end. Have a nice evening my friend.
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July 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM
I will later. I have enjoyed this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.Hugs.
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July 30, 2019 at 9:52 AM
Missed you - thank-you for your visit and sorry it was sad, if you read my Nursery Rhyme Land that will make you happier. Love and hugs dear Darlene, Blessings, Jennifer.
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July 29, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Oh, wow, this is awesome poetry, Jennifer. absolutely to my fav...
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July 30, 2019 at 9:50 AM
Hi Harry, An awesome comment , thank-you - proud you have marked my poem as a fav. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
July 29, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Hey this a piece falling down, down and down! So well-penned Jennifer holding one in your grasp as you have said goodbye on the slippery slope indeed. Good penning this truly is.
Proxenos Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 2:22 PM
Gordon my dear friend, I got thoroughly confused - I thought I had answered you, and you were my first comment - I am so sorry and a beautiful comment thank-you, hugs and blessings. Jennifer.
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