If We Must Part

If we must part my love...let it be like this;
arouse me with a subtle caress,
Intoxicate me …
leave me a drunken fool in love.
 ~
If we must part,
do not leave me in
early morning’s shrouded haze,
still enslaved
on the fringes of night’s sleep...
if we must part. 
~
If we must part,
let it be walking hand in hand
on serenity’s shore,
as the moonlight dances
‘cross an unruffled sea.
 
Say no words to me…
 let eyes to soul speak;
for mere words are impotent
where love resides.
 ~
Remember
the hush between our lips…
the oath of our consummation;
cherish the stillness my love...
if we must part.
~
Say you'll return to me,
and all will be as it was...
even if the words are untrue,
say  it is so...my love...
If we must part.
~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Capitano Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 7:34 AM
Such a gorgeous love poem full of expectations and subtle sadness in the departure. Awesome.
Imtiaz Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 3:42 PM
So lovely hearts feelings
Swartz Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 6:55 PM
This is such a beautiful poem. It is perfect imagery in the words you used. Sad and glad emotions i felt when i read this.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 6:31 PM
Hello again Nicole,I also enjoyed this love poem. Parting is difficult no matter what month or year it is. I read a lot of love poems from other poets. I enjoy them.
Carrillo Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 10:34 AM
Nicole; This is a beautiful love poem. I hope you never have to part from the one you love. If I had to part from someone - I want it to be in December, so I won't have to start the new year with the same love. Love the poem. Have a blessed day... Lucilla
Anish Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Sad - all too common moment delicately chronicled here. Fine poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Imtiaz Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Yes parting is not easy, the real love is felt when you are partying with loved one
Williams Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 1:39 PM
Parting is not easy....Thank you so much Matthew!
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2014 at 11:56 PM
wow, Nicole, this is GORGEOUS. Best love poem I saw tonight!
Williams Avatar
June 1, 2014 at 6:12 PM
Awww Thank you Andrea..so nice of you to say! Have a great week!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace