How I Miss You

I miss you 
With every longing breath
That pants in sweet silence.
With every insatiable spark 
that ignites my being
And with infinite tears of all my life
That glides down the empty spaces
Of my mournful soul.

For each lifeless day 
Seems like a thousand years
Of wondering hopelessly
Endlessly
Helplessly
On this cruel world
Without your tender kiss
That thaws the frost within my heart.

As the winds hold the last
Sweet myrrh of your lingering scent
That sates not this deep hunger
Crawling in my bones for you
Amongst the fragrant scarf
Of tomorrow's promise 
That you left behind
Imprinted indelibly
On the script of my heart. 

Each star becomes a diamond
Leading to your eyes
Each lilac wave draws a melody 
That inks my heart
With a memory of your love.
Life and breath has lost its meaning
Days are the footsteps to eternal silence
That invades me in shivers of night.
Amongst the mist of mortal pain
I've made my grave of sorrows
On every flowering field
That reminds me of your absent smile
Dawning warmly in my eyes
With a sweet descent 
That only heaven makes.

I cast a thousand tears 
In a silver bottle
On the wavering seas
That it would find you
Because I die! I die! I die!
Endlessly,
Hopelessly, 
Eternally
In your absence
Because my dear beloved
I miss you....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Torres Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 8:59 AM
perfectly...awesome!!!! ...very heart felt lines..i was moved with your deep emotions!!! kudos ...:))
Andresen Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 6:43 PM
- We are learning more about love when one has felt a sense of loss - This is truly a beautiful poem Mustapha !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Cabanes Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Missing someone feels like dying.It rips the heart. Beautiful poem that I can relate to. It echoes the deepest yearning of the heart.
Deschler Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Wow! Free verse is a rare form for you, yet this was beautifully written! Such deep sadness and heartfelt longing. A truly amazing poem, Mustapha! I loved it!...Thank you for the great comments. I appreciate it very much!
A   Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 9:10 PM
M&M... Sad emotions... Lovely and sweet heaven longing imagery... Hope to hear from you.... hugs...LINDA
Onclaud Avatar
November 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM
this still delights, mus... got somethng new?.. huggs:)
Chircop Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM
Tnks for stopping by..I am momentarily museless : )..but I will be inspired again..Maybe you would give us another treasure like this poem to read very soon ..
Kendrick Avatar
November 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Ahhh!!! I can feel the pain of loneliness in this one..Great emotive writing..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Hendricks Avatar
November 8, 2013 at 5:55 PM
Awww, the pain of longing is so eloquently described by you. You're a true romantic, my friend. Beautiful write!!! Licia :-)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 8, 2013 at 12:57 PM
You are a romantic of the highest order!
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM
you are such a passionate and feeling poet. this certainly shows you at your best!!
Onclaud Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 10:36 AM
sentimental flow graces your page, mus.. this is one of your best... cheers to you!..:) huggs
Dunn Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Thank you for sharing this poem with me it was really a great write. and thank you for your comments on my poem. cheri
Sirak Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM
A masterfully crafted poem. The longing and anguish breathes through every word. I absolutely love 'fragrant scarf of tomorrow's promise you left behind' Worlds of sadness are encompassed in those few lines. Thank you for your comments on my poetry. Love it when you visit.
Mehta Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 6:14 AM
Touchy and sad thoughts expressed with fine emotions of passion, Mustapha
Hamilton Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 5:55 AM
What a lovely gem of a poem dear MM Up there with the best. Ty for your review on Men I have been ill so am far behind on answering remarks .Love Shadow xox smile
A   Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Heartfelt M&M... such a sad poem..almost like a ballad.. luv~ LINDA
Vaso Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Such a beautiful piece Mustapha !!!! Very romantic!
Anish Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Poerful! Is this a true tale? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Jones Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Mustapha wow...I've made my grave of sorrows...and the sadness of this, your heart is sooooo big...hhuuuuggg....
Haick Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 5:36 PM
So good to read you again, Mustapha. It's been a while. This speaks to the longing of a heart that has no rest for the absence of its love. Amazing work as usual! Always, Annalise
Chircop Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 2:10 PM
It deserves a favourite
Chircop Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 2:09 PM
I do love this poem so.much..It flows with so much emotion..So much longing-I cast a thousand tears in a silver bottle-What a deep expression.Excellent..indeed wonderfully penned-Charma.
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November 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM
sweet jumping teddybears beautifully penned dear friend
Manassian Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Mustapha....I do believe this is the BEST of your poems....I have no words to describe how beautiful it is.....Truly enchanting from the first line to the amazing finish...You carried me with image upon image of longing and want....STRAIGHT TO MY FAVORITES...With a 7 from me
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