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I Watch You Sleep

i watch you sleep
wondering where you are
the hair
falls down to the cheeks
spilling upon the pillows
moon intrudes
throwing shadows around
our cat stirs
your mouth is slightly open
as if you are about to whisper
i hear the violins leap in joy
the piano lights from key to key
on the streets, the brass hurries
my heart absorbed in love's symphony
and still, you sleep, turn
i curl into that curve
two pieces to a puzzle
that no longer puzzles me
my arm slowly enfolds you
you the automaton
grasp my hand
pull it to you
that lonely electron, out of orbit
now secure
as i listen to the symphony
no one hears
your beating heart calms my senses
a puppy drifts into sleep
secure as they only are
dream of wolves in forests deep
running free in lands that time forgets
this will be the last breath i breathe
dropping deliciously off me
as i enter the realm of  Lethe
to wait for you
as first light dances across the face
breathless as your eyes open
claim my first kiss as dawn intrudes
makes the night's  journey
worth every moment 
where the present is a present
the gift of you
the symphony that walks me 
thru the night

   Fergus Falls   2/00

Romantic poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings. Poetry to romantic poets is not a craft but an inspiration. The poet does not care for the perfection of form or clarity of expression. The romantic poets laid emphasis on imagination, inspiration, and emotion. It is the expression of the inner urges of the soul of the artist. The poet gives free expression to his feelings, emotions, experiences, thoughts, and ideas and does not care for rules and regulations. The emphasis is laid on inspiration and intuition.

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Date: 8/2/2022 9:58:00 PM
I love the rich flavors of your romantic words “ two pieces to a puzzle that no longer puzzles me” “ where the present is a present the gift of you”. Outstanding writing my friend. A Fave! Blessings xxoo
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Timothy Ray
Date: 8/3/2022 4:46:00 AM
thank you Connie....
Date: 8/1/2022 6:03:00 PM
Ah, dear Timothy, I am swept up and away in the romance and beauty of your expressive intellect, rich emotions and soulful soul. "i curl into that curve / two pieces to a puzzle / that no longer puzzles me" - your brilliant artistry and revealing heart takes my breath away! Exquisite enchantment, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Timothy Ray
Date: 8/2/2022 7:49:00 AM
thank you....a fellow poet in the Temple of Corinthian Columns you are...we serve the greatest of them all...i am humbled
Date: 8/1/2022 5:49:00 AM
Beautiful! The images surrounding you both & I curl into the curve & how you notice each nuance. Very nice, Tim!
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Timothy Ray
Date: 8/2/2022 7:57:00 AM
thank you Kim....my favorite, her heart renders him a puppy....his first step with her in the realms of love....
Date: 8/1/2022 5:18:00 AM
You have the gift of romanticism. This is a beautiful read Timothy. I love how you describe her hair spilling upon the pillows and the moon throwing shadows. Love it! :-)
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Timothy Ray
Date: 8/2/2022 7:58:00 AM
thank you Anne, he often refers to it as redolent....his night-night enchantment into sleep

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