Hold Me In Your Arms Like You Did Before

You’re my world, for you are everything to me.
When I awaken, Darling, do you know
how long I sometimes wait that I might see
your eyes come open? How they used to glow
with love for me! But I’ve been noticing
these days and nights that something in your eyes
is missing, and I keep remembering
the way you onced embraced me at sunrise.
What happened to the way you took my hand
and smiled at me with such warmth in your heart?
I thought there could not be a bond as grand
as what we shared. My dear, should you depart,
my world will shatter. Love can shine once more.
Hold me in your arms like you did before!

July 8, 2018 for Grens Evergreens # 4 Cilla Black Poetry Contest
Inspired by listening again to all three songs:
You've Lost that Loving Feeling, You're My World, & Anyone Who Had a Heart
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Canerdy Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 1:17 PM
I'm back to say CONGRATS, Andrea! Janice
Pandit Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Congrats on another top win, Andrea.
Doll Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 8:10 AM
Congrats on your number 1 win, Andrea.
May Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 7:49 AM
Congrats on a great win Andrea..
Gentry Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 8:59 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well done!
May Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 6:03 AM
Congrats on your win Andrea
Johnson Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 5:22 PM
This is lovely. Poke him in the side and kiss him. He'll get the idea. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 7:01 PM
The opening eyes of a love one are the sunshine of the day! Nice!
Ajmal Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 12:37 PM
Such a beautiful poem this is, truly a masterpiece and a fav for me, good luck
Lindley Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 6:06 AM
YOU MY FRIEND, NEVER FAIL IN DELIVERING SUCH WONDROUSLY BEAUTIFUL AND GIFTED POETRY!! A FAV./
Acrich Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 10:27 AM
A few walks together, going to a park, maybe a weekend vacation, then it all come back the rift happen when couples do not spend time together
Johnson Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 9:45 AM
Great work Andrea. I see in this poem the ingredients required for success in marriage. The word 'Bond', and I see 'Hope' in the line, love can shine once more. Regarding 'Joy Baby', thanks for the curiosity. I revisited it with updates ()
Gupta Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 9:31 AM
Wonderful sonnet, Andrea ... Touching and musical ... Thank you for liking my Dancing Hall ...
Man Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 8:36 AM
Andrea, you make the complex, simple. Enjoy your work so much!!
Pandit Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 7:15 AM
So hard to write on all three themes, but you wrote a great Sonnet..best for a BIG win, Andrea.
Nance Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:31 AM
sounds so musical to read, an experience so many can relate to, I enjoyed reading this.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 3:23 AM
It is so sad when love flies away, often so gradually it goes unnoticed. I loved all three of these songs. You were inspired Andrea! : )
Cunningham Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 3:21 AM
Lovely memories Andrea, I think it will take many of us back to what was the best era for music. Good luck. Tom
Vaso Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 1:22 AM
You had me at the very line Andrea! wonderful!
Delaney Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 8:00 PM
You really captured the tone of her big hit songs. They take me back to my teens too. Great entry. SuZ
Canerdy Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:42 PM
SUPERB sonnet, Andrea--skillfully- written and moving! Janice
Krutsinger Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:05 PM
A wonderful sonnet, takes me back to my teenage and early adult years immediately. Beautiful, Andrea.
Duet Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM
What a sweet appeal to a loved one! No one could resist it....
Allison Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 6:20 PM
beautiful romantic interpretation of the songs:-) good luck in the contest Andrea, :-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 6:22 PM
thanks, Jan, I had to really hurry this one. I noticed the contests closes out at midnight!!
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